Children who have experienced domestic abuse often carry invisible wounds that affect their ability to learn, connect, and thrive. Our dedicated children’s support service uses trauma-informed, neuroscientific approaches such as PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) to help children regulate their emotions, rebuild trust, and rediscover joy. We work with children who may be struggling with school attendance, emotional withdrawal, risk-taking behaviours, or heightened fear responses, offering them a safe and nurturing space to begin healing.
Our Sessions
Our sessions are tailored to each child’s needs and may include therapeutic play, creative arts, sensory regulation plans, and non-verbal expression techniques such as Drawing and Talking or Untold Story Work. We also incorporate elements from the Rockpool Recovery Toolkit and offer attachment-based programmes including “Mummy and Me” to strengthen the parent-child bond. These interventions are designed not only to support the child but also to empower families with tools to reflect, regulate and reconnect.
Thanks to a generous grant from the PH Holt Foundation, we are expanding our Family Link work over the next three years. This includes funding for private therapy, play therapy, and additional support hours to ensure families receive the consistent, specialised care they need. Our children’s worker also collaborates with schools to deliver up to 12 therapeutic sessions, helping children re-engage with education and social life in ways they may not have been able to before.
Positive Impact
The impact of this work is profound. Children become happier, feel safer, and are better able to express themselves and succeed in school. As they grow, these early interventions help break the cycle of abuse, laying the foundation for healthier relationships and improved life opportunities in adulthood.
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, we’re here to help
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