How trauma shapes sibling relationships in childhood Sibling relationships are often described as our longest-lasting relationships. They can be sources of loyalty, comfort and shared identity. However, when [...]
When families are facing challenges, it can be easy to focus on what is difficult. Parents and carers are often navigating complex situations whilst trying their best to [...]
Professionals working with children, young people and families will often encounter situations where progress feels difficult. A young person may not attend appointments. A parent may seem reluctant [...]
Reflecting on how children experience place - in their homes, relationships, bodies and worlds - and why trauma can make belonging feel complicated Children’s Mental Health Week asks [...]
Supporting adoptive, kinship and special guardianship families through the festive season Every Christmas begins with a recipe. Families gather familiar ingredients - love, tradition, memory, connection - and [...]
Understanding and supporting pupils with early trauma during the Christmas build-up Imagine you are seven years old. It is mid-November and the classroom is starting to change. The [...]
How supporting residential care staff leads to better outcomes for children Many carers say that working in a children’s residential home is one of the most rewarding roles [...]
Connecting policy with practice to create lasting support for adoptive families. As National Adoption Week draws to a close, we’re turning our attention to connection at the system [...]
How small moments of care and reflection help our team stay connected, and strengthen the support we offer to families At Gateway Psychology, connection is at the centre [...]
Understanding how connection shapes the work we do Starting therapy can feel daunting. For many children and young people, meeting someone new or talking about feelings is unfamiliar [...]