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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore what to do when a child’s behaviour feels like it is escalating—when emotions are becoming bigger, conflict is increasing, and strategies that once worked no longer seem effective. For many parents and carers, these moments can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and difficult to make sense of.

Using a trauma-informed and behavioural lens, we unpack what may sit underneath escalating behaviours and why children often communicate distress through actions rather than words. This episode focuses on practical, compassionate responses that help reduce escalation, strengthen regulation, and rebuild connection—supporting adults to move away from reactive cycles and towards calmer, more effective support.

Check Out TRIBE Trauma Informed Care Here: https://www.tribecare.org/

Episode Highlights:

• Why behaviours may escalate over time
• Understanding the difference between “won’t” and “can’t”
• How stress, overwhelm, and unmet needs show up behaviourally
• Common adult responses that accidentally increase escalation
• Practical de-escalation and co-regulation strategies
• Why connection and predictability matter during difficult moments
• Knowing when additional support may be needed

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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we bring the voice of foster carers to the forefront highlighting what they wish professionals truly understood about trauma-informed care. Foster carers are on the front line of supporting children with complex trauma, yet their insights are often underrepresented in decision-making, planning, and intervention design.

This episode explores five key messages that can transform how professionals work alongside carers—moving from fragmented, inconsistent approaches to more aligned, relational, and effective support. Grounded in real-world experience and trauma-informed principles, this conversation focuses on improving collaboration, strengthening understanding, and ultimately achieving better outcomes for children.

Check out the TRIBE Trauma Informed Care training at: https://www.tribecare.org/

Episode Highlights:

• Why consistency between home and professional input is critical
• The importance of listening to and valuing carers’ lived experience
• How misalignment between professionals and carers impacts children
• Supporting carers, not just the child
• Building stronger, more collaborative relationships between carers and professionals

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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore why endings, big or small, can feel particularly difficult for care-experienced children. Whether it’s the end of a visit, a school day, a relationship, or a placement, these moments can trigger intense emotional responses that may seem disproportionate to what’s happening in the present.

Through a trauma-informed lens, we unpack how past experiences of loss, separation, and unpredictability shape children’s responses to endings. We discuss how these experiences can impact trust, emotional regulation, and expectations of relationships, and why endings may be experienced as unsafe rather than simply transitional.

This episode offers practical, compassionate guidance for parents, carers, and professionals—helping you understand what sits beneath these reactions and how to support children through endings in a way that builds safety, predictability, and emotional resilience over time.

Episode Highlights:

• Why endings can feel overwhelming for care-experienced children
• The impact of loss, separation, and disrupted attachments
• How past experiences shape present reactions to endings
• Why even small transitions can trigger big emotions
• The role of predictability and preparation
• Practical ways to support children before, during, and after endings
• Building trust and emotional safety around transitions

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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, play therapist Aleisha walks us through two well-known attachment-based interventions: Theraplay and PCAP (Parent Child Attachment Play). Both approaches focus on strengthening the relationship between the child and their caregiver, using structured, playful interactions to build connection, safety, and emotional regulation.

We explore how each approach works in practice, where they overlap, and how they differ in structure, delivery, and focus. Through a trauma-informed lens, this episode helps parents, carers, and professionals understand how attachment-based therapies can support children’s emotional development—particularly for those with trauma histories—by working directly with both the child and the parent to create meaningful, relational change.

Episode Highlights:

• What Theraplay and PCAP (Parent Child Attachment Play) are
• How both approaches use play to strengthen attachment and connection
• Key similarities between Theraplay and PCAP
• Important differences in structure, delivery, and focus
• The role of the parent within each intervention
• How attachment-based therapies support children with trauma histories
• Choosing the right approach for a child and family
• What outcomes and progress can look like over time

Check Out Aleisha's Podcast on Integrative play Therapy Here: https://youtu.be/NadoiJ_q1DA

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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore the growing intersection between online risk and childhood trauma, and why some children are more vulnerable in digital spaces than others. While the online world offers connection and opportunity, it also presents real risks particularly for children whose past experiences may impact their decision-making, boundaries, and need for connection.

Using a trauma-informed lens, we unpack how trauma can influence online behaviour, including risk-taking, seeking validation, and difficulty recognising danger. This episode provides parents with a clear, practical understanding of what sits beneath online risk and how to respond in ways that prioritise safety, connection, and long-term skill development rather than fear or restriction alone.

Here is the link to TRIBE Trauma Informed Care which we mention in the podcast: https://www.tribecare.org/tribe-training

Episode Highlights:

• Why children with trauma histories may be more vulnerable online
• The link between trauma, attachment, and online behaviour
• Understanding risk-taking, validation-seeking, and boundaries
• Common online risks facing children and teenagers today
• How to talk to your child about online safety without increasing fear
• Practical, trauma-informed strategies to reduce risk
• Building trust, communication, and safer online habits over time

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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore how to approach difficult conversations with children in a way that feels safe, supportive, and trauma-informed. Whether the topic is loss, family history, behaviour, or past experiences, these moments can feel daunting for adults—especially when there’s a fear of saying the wrong thing or causing distress.

Through a trauma-informed lens, this episode focuses on how to create the right conditions for these conversations to happen. We discuss pacing, emotional safety, and how to respond to children’s questions and reactions with honesty and care. Rather than avoiding the hard stuff, we explore how thoughtful, supported conversations can strengthen relationships, build understanding, and help children make sense of their experiences over time.

Check Out Our Life Story Work Courses On Having Difficult Conversations Here: https://www.lifestorywork.com/

Episode Highlights:

• Why avoiding difficult conversations can increase confusion and anxiety
• How to create emotional safety before, during, and after conversations
• The importance of timing, pacing, and following the child’s lead
• How to talk honestly without overwhelming or overloading
• Responding to big emotions during difficult conversations

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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore how exam stress can impact teenagers, particularly those with trauma histories, and why some young people experience exams as overwhelming, threatening, or emotionally intense. We unpack how pressure, fear of failure, and high expectations can activate stress responses, making it harder for teens to concentrate, retain information, and perform at their best.

Using a trauma-informed lens, this episode focuses on practical, effective ways adults can support teenagers through exam periods. We discuss how to reduce pressure while still encouraging success. Whether you are a parent, carer, or professional, this episode offers clear strategies to help teens feel more in control, supported, and able to navigate exam stress with confidence.

Episode Highlights:

• Why exam stress can feel overwhelming for some teenagers
• The role of pressure, expectations, and fear of failure
• Practical trauma-informed strategies to support
• How to balance support with maintaining expectations
• Creating environments that reduce stress and increase confidence

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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore why Easter can be unexpectedly challenging for children with trauma histories. With increased excitement, disrupted routines, sensory overload, and high levels of sugar, what looks like a fun day can quickly become overwhelming. We unpack how chocolate, anticipation, and change can act as powerful triggers, leading to big emotions and behaviours that may seem sudden or disproportionate.

Through a trauma-informed and behavioural lens, we help adults understand what’s really happening underneath these reactions and how to respond in ways that support regulation rather than escalation. This episode offers practical, compassionate strategies to help children navigate Easter more successfully reducing stress, building predictability, and creating a sense of safety during what can otherwise be a difficult time.

Here is the other video we mention: Peppa Pig and the Easter Egg Hunt: https://youtu.be/MUnu7dAYwFI