The opening episode, “Three Faces and Dysregulation”, explores how children and young people may express distress through three different “faces”. These can include aggression, withdrawal, or other difficult behaviours that put pressure on family relationships. By recognising these patterns as signs of dysregulation rather than deliberate defiance, parents and carers can begin to respond in ways that bring connection instead of conflict.
We are so pleased to share that The Capa First Response Podcast is back with a brand-new season, created to support families who are experiencing Child-to-Parent/Carer Aggression and Harmful Behaviour (CAPA/CAPVA). Thanks to funding from East Sussex County Council,...
When Siblings Are Caught in the Middle: Supporting the Whole Family When a young person displays aggression towards a parent or caregiver, the emotional impact can ripple through the entire household. At Capa First Response CIC, we often hear from families who are...
This blog post explores what realistic expectations for progress can feel like for families navigating Child to Parent/Carer Aggression and/or Harmful Responses (sometimes referred to as CAPVA). If you're a parent or carer living with CAPVA, you’ve likely asked...
Here are 8 tips to help you survive the school holidays, which can be notoriously tricky if your family usually thrives on routine!
Staying calm when things aren't going right is tricky, and even more so when the stressful situation is happening with your child. Esther Jones has shared four ways to keep calm during challenging moments with children, so do watch and try them out when you need...