As Russell Barkley reminds us, “Children who need the most love often ask for it in the most unloving ways.” ❤️‍🩹

From a trauma-informed lens, this isn’t defiance, it’s a learnt survival strategy. A nervous system that’s learned connection isn’t always safe.

As an emotionally available adult showing up with consistency, attunement, and empathy, we slowly teach:
“You’re safe now. You don’t have to protect yourself from me.”

Safe relationships rewire the brain 🧠 one moment of connection at a time.

Wrth i'r flwyddyn ysgol ddod i ben, gall trawsnewidiadau gyffroi teimladau mawr. Dyna pam y gall fod mor wych defnyddio'r offer meddylgar, sy'n seiliedig ar drawma, i helpu plant (ac oedolion!) i deimlo'n ddiogel, yn cael eu clywed a'u cefnogi wrth iddynt symud o un bennod i'r llall. 📖

Gall y gweithgareddau ysgafn hyn helpu i roi pethau anghyffyrddadwy fel atgofion a chysylltiadau rhywbeth i'w ddal ymlaen, gan fynd i'r tymor nesaf.

Nid oes rhaid i drawsnewidiadau deimlo fel diweddglo, gyda chymorth oedolion sydd ar gael yn emosiynol, gallant ddod yn bontydd. ✨💛

As the school year draws to a close, transitions can stir up big feelings. That’s why it can be so great to use these thoughtful, trauma-informed tools to help children (and adults!) feel safe, heard and supported as they move from one chapter to the next. 📖

These gentle activities can help give intangible things like memories and connections something to hold onto, going into the next term.

Transitions don’t have to feel like endings, with the help of emotionally available adults, they can become bridges. ✨💛

Follow along for more ideas and in the meantime, let us know if you have any more to share!

When a parent is arrested, remanded into custody and sentenced, the impact on a child can be profound, yet often invisible. This bitesize, trauma-informed session explores how schools and services can work collaboratively to reduce stigma, build trust, and offer consistent, sensitive support for children affected by parental imprisonment.

This bitesize, trauma-informed session explores how schools and services can work collaboratively to reduce stigma, build trust, and offer consistent, sensitive support for children and young people affected by parental imprisonment.

We'll explore the hidden challenges children face and the role of schools and communities in offering emotional safety during those challenging times.
Let’s bridge the gap; so no child falls through it.

📅 Wednesday 8th October
🕒 Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
💻 Format: Live Online via Zoom
🔗 Book now via the link in bio

Sometimes, the simplest prompts uncover the most powerful truths.
This heartfelt response came from a child during the “I wish my teacher knew” activity, beautifully facilitated by one of our TIS practitioners.

Activities like this strengthen connection, nurture trust, and create space for children to feel seen, valued, and heard.

Behind every safe classroom is an adult who shows up with compassion, curiosity and care; an emotionally available adult.

✨ Moments that Matter ✨ will be an ongoing series of posts to showcase TIS Practitioner's amazing practice! Do you have something you want to showcase? Get in touch!