Children who have experienced trauma, loss or separation early in life
need more than just special care and attention; they need to be parented
with love and security in a way that allows them to heal and rebuild
emotional bonds. This comprehensive book provides parents and carers
with crucial advice and guidance on how to strengthen attachment and
trust.
Based on Dan Hughes' proven 'PACE' model of therapeutic parenting, this
book explains how to implement PACE techniques to overcome the
challenges faced by children who struggle to connect emotionally.
Barriers to stable relationships such as a lack of trust, fear of
emotional intimacy, and high levels of shame are all explained. It
explores techniques to overcome these barriers by teaching how to
support the child's behaviour at the same time as building empathy and
trust.
The practical parenting guidance offered throughout is essential for
carers or parents of troubled children, and will help build safe, secure
emotional relationships.