Don't believe everything you think - your brain gets it wrong sometimes. A blog - 1 minute read #acceptancecommitmenttherapy #act #cognitivebehaviouraltherapy #cbt #thoughts #reframing #metacognition #williamjames www.elainenichollsnvr.com/post/don-t-believe

I don't like who I am when my child pushes me to my limits A blog - 1 min read #secondarytrauma #burnout #blockedcare #survivalmode #parenting #adoption #fostering #kinship #trauma #developmentaltrauma #attachment #attachmentdisorder #fasd #autism #adhd www.elainenichollsnvr.com/post/who-i-become

Therapeutic parenting - stepping in and stepping back during the teenage years A blog - 3 minute read #nvr #nonviolentresistance #vigilantcare #therapeuticparenting #parenting #teenagers #parentingteenagers #cse #grooming #gangs #onlinesafety www.elainenichollsnvr.com/post/vigilant-care

It's been a bumpy road - into pastures new A blog - 2 minute read #adoption #grief #loss #birthparent #birthmum #birthfamily #birthparentloss #birhfamilycontact #nvr #nonviolentresistance #parentingteens #parentingadoptedadults www.elainenichollsnvr.com/post/into-pastures-new

Happy new year from one courageous parent to another A blog - 1 minute read #happynewyear #parenting #therapeuticparenting #nvr #nonviolentresistance #cpva #teenagers #boundaries #connection #anchor www.elainenichollsnvr.com/post/courageous-parenting

Clear is kind - holding boundaries compassionately and making space for the emotions #nvr #nonviolentresistance #parenting #teenagers #therapeuticparenting #boundaries #communication #compassion #connection #brenebrown #cleariskind www.elainenichollsnvr.com/post/clear-is-kind

How was your christmas as an adopter, foster parent, or kinship carer? #christmas #trauma #adoption #fostering #fostercare #kinship #therapeuticparenting www.elainenichollsnvr.com/post/how-was-your-christmas

“When you’re raped there is shame, and it’s not for us to have shame, it’s for them. It’s true that I hear lots of women, and men, who say you’re very brave. I say it’s not bravery, it’s a will and determination to change society” - Gisèle. What a woman.

Literally crying hearing how French women applaud Gisele Pelicot every day as she walks out of court. #r4today Everywhere around the world women watch & applaud her bravery too. She stood up for all of us. Because the shame has to switch sides.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas - how can we create a trauma-informed Christmas A blog - 4 minute read #trauma #traumainformed #christmas #santa #elfontheshelf #sensory #anxiety #meltdowns #feltsafety #growthmindset #adhd #fasd #autism elainenichollsnvr.com/post/christmas-24

Good morning, it's Socialist Sunday.

AI is here to stay and there's a dark side - especially where our children are concerned. Does your child have AI friends? A 2 minute read blog. #ai #aifriends #smartphones #onlinesafety #teenagers #parenting #nvr #nonviolentresistance #cathknibbs elainenichollsnvr.com/post/ai-friends

Where are you? If you went up a step what changes would people see, what changes would you see, how would you feel? Let’s Talk about .... coaching Cards for Teens & Adults #solutionFocused Strengthcards.co.uk

I love a picture advent calendar. Today I got a Christmas tree. Excited for tomorrow. 🎄 🔔 #christmas #advent #adventcalwndar #christmastree #brianbilston

After an eight-year investigation that allegedly uncovered £3 million of 'improper' academy trust spending and led to the banning of two heads, the government has bizarrely claimed an investigation report into the scandal 'does not exist'

It’s been a tough old week but I’ve been rewarded with this absolute beaut of a sunset on my street as we head into the weekend. Fijn weekend, folks.

We could go on about how we welcome publishers, we don't demote links, we encourage independent developers to build apps and extensions on top of Bluesky's network.... but instead, we'll show you. All thanks to the incredible community here! 🦋

Hoping you had a Happy Thanksgiving, love Grandma #aiart #midjourney #Grandma

Chat GPT - I like it but I didn’t mention Christmas??? 🎄 #chatgpt #ai #chatgptpoetry #aipoetry #artificialintelligence #dogs #dogsofbluesky #cavapoo #shihtzu #malshi #christmas

This is Arthur. He seems to have misplaced his legs and needs your help to find them. They are about one inch long and Arthur-colored. 13/10

If you're residing in the UK & home educating or seriously considering home ed I can highly recommend this fab support group. Full of great advice regarding your legal rights,peersupport in your home ed journey & much more www.facebook.com/groups/hefa2... #homeeducation #sen #electivehomeeducation

Kent County Council have announced a new draft strategy for education. Based on collaboration. I, many SENDCos and Heads can produce examples of so many breaches of law that their “strategy” is www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg-j...

The power of connection.. www.theguardian.com/wellness/art... #socialhealth #connection #supporters

Chat GPT - I’m playing a board game with the wife - as we listen to music - can you write a poem? #chatgpt #copilot #ai #artificialintellegence #aipoetry #poetry #rummikub #boardgame #family #marriage

Wonderful video being shared "I wonder if you see me" - must watch powerful depiction of trauma. A blog - 3 min watch & 1 min read #trauma #childhoodtrauma #shame #abandonment #curiosityforexperience #therapeuticparenting #traumainformed #edusky www.elainenichollsnvr.com/post/now-you-see-me

Chat GPT - Katie has a plan & these are the responses from mum’s Emma & Elaine & sister Sophie. Asked for a rework of “family she’s outgrown” (nope) and then “family she’s always known” (not quite) Almost made my eyes leak 🥰 #chatgpt #copilot #ai #aipoetry #poetry #teenagers #familywhatsapp

Ha ha. This made me laugh a lot! #starterpack #blueskystarterpack

Chat GPT - can you write a poem about this rare cuddle with my pampered prince Tony? #chatgpt #copilot #ai #artificialintelligence #aipoetry #poetry #shihtzu #dogs #dogsofbluesky

NVR family support - what's it based on and what's it good for? A blog - two min read #nvr #nonviolentresistance #therapeuticparenting #autism #adhd #fasd #trauma #pda #evidencebasedpractice #familysupport #challingbehaviour #cpv elainenichollsnvr.com/post/nvr-evidence-base-and-adaptability

Yes!

ChatGPT this is my dog Marvel - she’s had a rough week - a poem? #chatgpt #copilot #ai #artificialintelligence #poetry #aipoetry

Don’t they look smart in their new matching jumpers? My heart just can’t take it 🥰 #dogs #puppies #cavapoo #shihtzu #malshi

Venturing into the world of AI - I can confirm that there’s a way to go with the creation of credible images - as you can see here by areas highlighted with a red circle! #copilot #chatgpt #ai #artificialintelligence #aiphoto

ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/97... Useful new research on the experiences of late diagnosed autistic people, and social trauma. Lots on how much rethinking people have to do, about social situations that were a nightmare in the past.

Delivering an NVR group & had a discussion about the need to offload without being given advice A blog - 1 min read #venting #offloading #listeningear #supportnetwork #supporters #nvr #nonviolentresistance #trauma #traumainformed #therapeuticparenting elainenichollsnvr.com/post/letting-off-steam

Parents with childhood trauma - making sense of our experience is what matters A blog - 2 min read #childhoodtrauma #complextrauma #complexptsd #trauma #traumainformed #meaning #narratives #therapeuticparenting #dissociation #dissociativedisorder elainenichollsnvr.com/post/it-s-not-what-happened

Okay chatGPT what have you got to say about this photo? This was playfully written on my car by my cheeky teenage daughter! It just keeps getting better 😂 #chatgpt #ai #artificialintelligence #playfulness #poetry #parentingteenagers #teenagers

Playing a game with chat GPT - “can you write a poem about this photo” Top work artificial intelligence - might have to put this one in a frame ❤️ 😭 #ai #artificialintellifence #chatgpt #dogs

What's the story - creating kind and balanced narratives for children's behaviour A blog - 1 minute read #therapeuticparenting #parenting #nvr #nonviolentresistance #ddp #dyadicdevelopmentalpsychotherapy #behaviourmanagement #cpv #childtoparentviolence elainenichollsnvr.com/post/what-s-the-story

The NVR map A blog - 2 minute read #nvr #nonviolentresistance #therapeuticparenting #nvrtherapeuticparenting #trauma #traumainformed #adoption #fostering #kinship #attachment #developmentaltrauma elainenichollsnvr.com/post/the-nvr-map

I hope this has some impact: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...