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One family’s personal experience of working with Capa First Response (Audio)
A mum records her experience, feelings and the outcome from working with Capa First Response
Books: How to Talk so Kids Will Listen…
This month Helen, our Evaluation Officer has picked our 'book of the month'. Helen recommends it as a 'must read for parents, useful for all stages of childhood and on into teenager years!' "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk," offers...
The CAPA Podcast Wraps Up First Season with Exciting Plans for the Future
After the successful release of six full length episodes plus a bonus intro, "The CAPA Podcast - Understanding Child Against Parent Aggression" by Capa First Response CIC has received praise for its insightful discussions and empathetic approach towards the...
Explosive and Harmful Impulses – Nikki Rutter
Find out about Nikki Rutter's research article: Explosive and Harmful Impulses
Podcast S1 Ep6: More About CAPA & Q and A
For our final episode of our first series we're chatting about lots of different things related to 'Child Against Parent Aggression', including talking more about the terms and language we use; validation, regulation, the difference between rules and boundaries...
The Simple Guide to Attachment Difficulties in Children: Book Review
This months 'book of the month' is "The Simple Guide to Attachment Difficulties in Children: What They Are and How to Help," by Betsy de Thierry. The book offers a comprehensive resource for parents/carers navigating the complex terrain of attachment issues in...
Podcast S1 Ep5: Definition & Language
Today we're talking about HOW we describe these behaviours, the actions themselves and the words we use when talking about this area to both families and professionals. Aggression, abuse, violence, harmful... we discuss these terms and more. As an organisation we...
Podcast S1 Ep4: Education
This episode focusses on Education, which is a massive part of a child's life. Often issues experienced with children using aggressive behaviours can start with problems experienced at school. We discuss the typical school set up and how it might not work for all...
Podcast S1 Ep3: Neurodiversity
Today we tackle the subject of Neurodiversity in relation to 'child against parent aggression'. We discuss some of the common things that come up, including how hard it is for a neurodivergent person living in a neurotypical world. We talk about adapting strategies...
BBC RADIO 4: ‘The Trouble with Parenting’
Capa First Response CIC proudly announces its participation in BBC Radio 4's 'File On Four' program titled 'The Trouble with Parenting' that aired on March 5th, 2024, and is now available for streaming via the BBC Sounds app. The episode, produced and presented by...
Podcast S1 Ep2: Siblings
In this episode we discuss the impact this behaviour can have on siblings both directly and indirectly. We talk about differences between children and expectations that they may deal with similar challenges in similar ways, and the problems this can cause when they...
Podcast S1 Ep1: Age & Capa
In our first full length episode, Jane, Matt and Helen are talking about age in relation to Child Against Parent Aggression. We discuss the 'peak' age for a child starts using these behaviours, and whether there are other factors at play too. We also discuss the...