Looking for real conversations about Child to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA)? Tune into the CAPA First Response podcast for honest stories, expert insights, and practical advice to support families and professionals. Listen now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/22ulI7h... #CAPVA #ParentSupport

Working with families affected by Child to Parent Violence and Aggression? CAPA First Response offers accredited training, resources, and guidance to help professionals respond confidently and compassionately. Explore our services: capafirstresponse.org/professionals/ #CAPVA #ProfessionalSupport

Our next online Community Connections event is on 5th November with guest Sarah Fisher. The theme is Connected Parenting. Details & book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1734131366599 #CapaCommunityConnections #ConnectedParenting

Today on Woman’s Hour (30.45 - 41.20) a conversation about #CAPVA with @rutternik.bsky.social and martha hampson from @actionforchildren.bsky.social. Nikki says this is very much a social problem, not a family problem. We must ensure families feel heard. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Many congratulations to @rutternik.bsky.social on this amazing achievement 🤩 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

If your child’s behaviour is hurting you or others at home, you don’t have to face it alone. CAPA First Response offers resources and support for families experiencing Child to Parent Violence and Aggression (CAPVA). 🌐 Find out what’s available: capafirstresponse.org/families/ #CAPVA #ParentSuppo

“Anger isn’t always a choice — it’s a response.” This blog offers guidance for parents on how to support children through anger, without escalating conflict or shame. 📖 Full article: capafirstresponse.org/tips-to-help... #CAPVA #ParentingTools #ManagingAnger #ChildBehaviour #CAPAFirstResponse

Emotional-Based School Avoidance (EBSA) can be confusing and stressful for families. This guide explores what EBSA looks like, why it happens, and how parents can support their child with empathy and understanding. 📖 Read more: capafirstresponse.org/support-chil... #EBSA #ParentSupport #CAPVA #Sc

Join professionals from education, social care, youth justice, the prison service & more as they embark on our next online accredited NVR Foundation Level Training. Designed for professionals who want to bring this transformative approach into their practice. Starts 14 October bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1

When things escalate quickly at home, it’s hard to know what to do in the moment. This blog outlines strategies to reduce harm, stay calm, and respond safely when your child becomes violent. 📖 Read the article: capafirstresponse.org/strategies-d... #CAPVA #Deescalation #ParentingSupport #ChildSaf

The words we use to describe child-to-parent violence and aggression can either build barriers or open doors to support. Using “abuse” can cause shame and misunderstanding for both parents and children. At CAPA First Response, we prefer terms like “explosive behaviour” or “harmful/aggressive action

Professionals: Build your skills with our accredited 3-hour CAPVA training! Gain confidence supporting families affected by Child Against Parent Violence & Aggression with practical tools, risk factor awareness, and communication strategies. 🗓 Date: 13th November | 💷 Price: £50 | 🎓 Accredited cour

Don’t miss our accredited CAPVA training for professionals — 24th Sept, online. Last spots filling fast! 🔗 Register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1-day-accr... #CAPVA #CPD #ProfessionalTraining

Lovely post from @rutternik.bsky.social summing up a series on #adoption support - or lack of. The new team in charge of Holes are planning to group blogs following a theme. Let us know your thoughts and whether you’d like to contribute! #CAPVA holesinthewall.co.uk

Interested in learning more about Child & Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA)? The Respect Young People's Service offers a one day course that explains(CAPVA) why it may happen, what the risk factors are and what practitioners can do.

“It’s helpful to remember that the less you do, the better.” This article offers practical steps for staying calm, creating space, and helping aggressive behaviour lose momentum. 📝 Read more: capafirstresponse.org/strategies-f... #CAPVA #DeescalationTips #ParentingUnderPressure #CAPAFirstResponse

Upcoming Training Course: Child and Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA) Recognise and Respond - 4th November This course explains why CAPVA happens, what the risk factors are and what practitioners can do if they suspect a parent is being abused. www.respect.org.uk/pages/event-...

🟢CAPVA: Recognise and Respond 🗓️4th November ⏲️09:30-16:30 💻Online 🌐 www.respect.org.uk/pages/117-tr... 👉For more details and how to book you can email [email protected] Book early to avoid disappointment.

If you are interested in learning more about CAPVA, The Respect Young People's Service run a training course on recognising and responded to CAPVA. 🟢CAPVA: Recognise and Respond 🗓️4th November ⏲️09:30-16:30 💻Online 🌐 www.respect.org.uk/pages/117-tr... 👉For more details email [email protected]

Ever wonder why your child melts down the minute they get home from school? You’re not alone — it’s called After-School Restraint Collapse, and it’s real. 💥 Our blog explains what it is, why it happens, and how you can respond with compassion (and less stress). 📝 Read now:

A plea, for anyone who has used our services for family support, and who has not yet completed our survey, can you spare 15 minutes to fill it out by 12th September? The results will help us focus and improve our services for families. ▶ durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

The BBC's coverage of the latest report by the Femicide Census highlights that, of 121 women killed by men in 2022, 12 were killed by their sons. This was the most significant group after partners and former partners. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Our 1-day accredited training on CAPVA takes place on 24th Sept – and places are filling fast. ✅ Interactive, practical, online ✅ For professionals in social work, education, youth services ✅ CPD accredited 📍 Don’t miss your chance – register now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1-day-accr... #CAPVA #CPD #

Wondering how smartphones are affecting your child’s mood, sleep, or behaviour? This article explores the real impact of phone use — and how to talk about it calmly and clearly. 📖 Read now: capafirstresponse.org/understandin... #DigitalParenting #SmartphoneStress #ParentSupport #CAPAFirstResponse

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Important work as always from the Femicide Census and Karen Ingala Smith. Recognition and early help is very much needed. #CAPVA

Publication Day! The second edition of 'Adolescent to Parent Abuse: Current Understandings in Research, Policy & Practice' is out now. Fully updated to reflect the huge amount of research & practice that has taken place over the past decade. policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/adolescent-t...

👪 Parenting through CAPVA is hard — but you don’t have to do it alone. Join our free online drop-in every Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Ask questions, learn strategies, and connect with others who understand. 🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/for-paren... 📧 [email protected] (subject: DROP

“Aggression is rarely the first step.” This blog looks at how sensory overload, demand avoidance, and communication challenges can contribute to behaviour that may appear aggressive. 📖 Full article: capafirstresponse.org/how-neurodiv... #CAPVA #Autism #ADHD #ChildBehaviour #ParentingSupport

Staying calm in moments of crisis is hard. Our new video gives parents & carers supportive strategies to handle stress and de-escalate tension. 🎥 Watch here: capafirstresponse.org/how-to-stay-... #CAPVA #TraumaInformedParenting #ChildToParentViolence #EmotionalRegulation #CAPAFirstResponse

I've added another interview to the library of interviews from my The Churchill Fellowship alcoates.co.uk/churchill-fe... report podcast. Here I speak to Tracy Moisan Director of the National Consortium on #AFCCA from Canada

Breaking News: Online Peer Support Grant Awarded alcoates.co.uk/blog%2C-news...

Professionals: Don't miss this! Our 1-day CAPVA accredited training is happening on 24th September – online and open to anyone working with families. 💬 Learn to recognise, assess & respond to CAPVA 🎓 Accredited certificate 💻 Live online training 📌 Book your place:

“Traditional methods of managing a child’s behaviour through punishment and reward not only have little effect, but actually make things worse: for both child and parent.” - @stuartshanker.bsky.social #NVR can help - bit.ly/NVR_BM #ParentalSupport #Connection #RelationalRepair

TOMORROW EVENING — Free Online Drop-In for Parents & Carers 🗓 When: 26th August 🕕 Time: 18:00 📍 Zoom – Free to attend 🔗 Reserve your spot now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-eveni... 📧 Questions? Email [email protected] (Subject: DROP IN) #CAPVA #FreeSupport #ParentingHelp #EveningDropIn

I chatted to Karine Tremblay from Canada as a follow on to my @churchillfship.bsky.social report We talked the impact of caring for children with challenging behaviour on adopters - Filial Trauma #adoption #adopter www.podbean.com/eas/pb-bdyyc...

💛 FREE Virtual Drop-In for Parents & Carers Struggling with aggressive or harmful behaviour from your child? Join us Wednesdays at 10:30 AM for a safe, supportive space to share and learn with experts. 📲 Zoom | 🔗 Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/for-paren... 📧 [email protected] (subject: DR

Feeling isolated dealing with Child to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA)? Join us this week for a FREE evening online drop-in — a safe space to share, learn, and feel supported. 🌙 🗓 Tuesday 26th 🕕 6pm 💻 Zoom | Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-eveni... You don’t need to face this alone.

⏳ Last Chance for Early Bird Pricing! Ends this week (31st Aug) Join our 1-day accredited training on 24th September and deepen your knowledge of Child to Parent Violence & Aggression (CAPVA). 💡 Designed for frontline professionals 🎓 CPD accredited 📍 Online – accessible from anywhere 🔗 Book now:

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💬 “We’ve tried everything & nothing works!” If you’ve heard this from the parents/ carers you support - this post is for you. #NVR can help - join us for our online NVR Foundation Level Training, starts 2 Sept - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1 See you there? #NonviolentResistance

Exciting news! The funding bid to Adoption England I made with Charlotte J at Beacon Family Services has been awarded Drawing on my Churchill Fellowship here's the link to the report podcast re Peer support adoptionandfostering.podbean.com/e/churchill-... Details to follow! #CCVAB #CPV #AFCCA

FREE Evening Online Drop-In for Parents & Carers facing CAPVA Struggling with aggressive or violent behaviour from your child or teen? You’re not alone — and support is available. 💛 🗓️ Date: Tuesday 26th 🕕 Time: 6pm 📍 Online via Zoom 🔗 Book your free spot now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-eveni...

Helping your child manage anger starts with small, consistent strategies. This article shares tips like recognising early signs, setting boundaries, and modelling calm responses — without expecting perfection. 📖 Read here: capafirstresponse.org/tips-to-help... #ParentSupport #ChildAnger #CAPVA #E

From troubled & troubling tots to teens - from violent, destructive behaviours to anxiety-based controlling & self-injurious behaviours, we’ll equip you with strategies & techniques proven to help where traditional approaches don’t seem to work. NVR - Beginner’s Mind 9 Sept | Online bit.ly/NVR_BM

💥 Are you a parent or carer dealing with Child to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA)? Join our FREE weekly online drop-in every Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Connect with others, get expert advice, and feel supported. 📍 Online via Zoom | 🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/for-paren...

The objective... “is not to change people & their behaviour in order to get our way; it is to establish relationships based on honesty & empathy, which will eventually fulfill everyone’s needs.” - Marshall B Rosenberg #NVR can help - bit.ly/NVR_BM #SystemicApproach #Connection #ParentalSupport

Self funders, we now offer 0% interest payment plans across all of our trainings through PayPal* We do not charge any additional fees for offering these options or if you choose to use them. *see Paypal for eligibility and T&Cs

Professionals: Are you confident responding to Child to Parent Violence & Aggression in your work? Join our 1-day online accredited training on 24th September ✅ Real-life case studies ✅ Trauma-informed frameworks ✅ Certificate of completion 💥 Early bird ends 31st August – secure your place now! 🔗