What is a child really trying to say through difficult behaviour?
In this episode of Family Talk, Lucy Johnston speaks with Sarah Naish about therapeutic parenting, childhood trauma, boundaries, emotional regulation and why behaviour is often a sign of an unmet need.

Sarah explains why standard parenting approaches do not always work for children who have experienced trauma, and why children may struggle to link cause and effect when they are living in survival mode. She also explores the difference between gentle parenting and therapeutic parenting, the importance of firm but fair boundaries, and why carers need to understand the child behind the behaviour.

The conversation also covers screens, smartphones, social media, misdiagnosis, ADHD, autism, attachment, compassion fatigue and why Sarah prefers the phrase “essential maintenance” instead of self-care.

A practical and honest conversation for parents, foster carers, adoptive parents, kinship carers, teachers, social workers and anyone supporting children with complex needs.

Family Talk is part of Care Visions Talks, exploring the challenges of raising children in today’s world.

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