The Three Modules
The Three Modules
Psycho-educational Module
Attachment theory
Infant brain development
Diagnostic issues
The psychological, physiological and developmental impact of trauma, abuse, neglect and loss
Resilience factors
Factors contributing to successful long-term reparative care.
Caregiver Self Care and Self-reflection Module
Self care
Self-reflection on own attachment history and parenting style
Understanding and managing triggers
Reflection on the child’s behaviour and understand the function underlying the behaviour
Empathy, sensitivity, and responsiveness to the child
Decreasing caregiver stress levels,
Acknowledgement, validation, encouragement and support
Behaviour Management and Skills Training Module
Developing sense of safety and belonging for the child
Developing child’s self-reflective and emotional regulation skills
Parenting to the child’s emotional level
Consequences, rewards and communication
Understanding and managing specific attachment and trauma related behaviours
Programme Description
The Fostering Security programme runs for 10 sessions and each session is two hours long.
Participants also engage in home activities which involve reading articles and reflecting on aspects of their own or their child’s behaviour. In an attempt to maintain the effects of the training and continue to provide caregivers with support, training and information after the programme ends a support group, following completion of the Fostering Security programme, is in the process of being established.
