Safe, Seen, Supported is a two-day therapeutic parenting programme for parents and carers of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The course combines attachment-informed and trauma-informed approaches with practical strategies to support understanding, connection and everyday parenting challenges.
Description
Safe, Seen, Supported is a specialist therapeutic parenting programme designed for parents and carers of children and young people with (or suspected) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
This interactive course aims to help parents and carers better understand the impact of FASD, alongside the additional effects of trauma, attachment disruption and developmental differences. Drawing on therapeutic parenting principles, attachment theory and clinical experience, the programme provides practical strategies to support regulation, connection, communication and family relationships.
The course offers a supportive, reflective space where parents and carers can explore the unique challenges associated with FASD, share experiences with others in similar situations and develop greater confidence in understanding and responding to their child’s needs.
Sessions include psychoeducation, practical exercises, reflective discussion, video materials and opportunities to apply strategies between sessions and reflect on experiences as a group.
Topics covered include:
- Understanding FASD and neurodevelopmental differences
- The impact of trauma and attachment difficulties alongside FASD
- Therapeutic parenting approaches to behaviour and regulation
- Strengthening attachment, connection and relationships
- Developing practical strategies for everyday challenges
- Reflecting on parenting styles and family dynamics
- Building confidence, understanding and parental resilience
- Developing peer support and shared understanding within the group
Training is delivered by highly qualified clinical psychologists and therapists with extensive experience supporting children and families affected by trauma, attachment difficulties and FASD
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites are required. This course is suitable for adoptive parents, foster carers, kinship carers and special guardians caring for children or young people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), or where FASD is suspected. Participants should be willing to engage in reflective discussions and practical activities throughout the programme.