Blog & Resources
Podcast S1 Intro: An Introduction to CAPA
Join Jane, Matt & Helen for our first podcast, including an introduction to Capa First Response CIC. We will explain what 'CAPA' means and the types of behaviours families experience. In the first episode of The Capa Podcast we introduce you to your hosts Jane,...
10 tips for improving communication with your child
Ten tips you can try to being to improve communication with your child for a happier, healthier home environment.
Easing back to school transitions
Find out how to support your child when they are finding school transitions hard, especially after holidays
Capa First Response launches a podcast!
CAPA FIRST RESPONSE CIC LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING PODCAST TO RAISE AWARENESS ON CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS’ HARMFUL BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS PARENTS/CARERS Capa First Response CIC is proud to announce the launch of their eye opening new podcast, aimed at shedding light on a...
Books: Siblings without Rivalry
Welcome to our first book of the month feature: Siblings Without Rivalry by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. Lauren, our communications officer and mum of two children close in age has read this book recently and here's why she thinks it's a must-read for parents...
Rethinking Trauma & Transition podcast
Jane joined hosts Ali & Rich on their podcast 'Rethinking Trauma and Transition' for an episode themed around 'Fractured Parent and Child Relationships'. The episode, at just over an hour long, encompasses a variety of topics; from understanding the shift in...
Strategies for minimising harmful behaviour at Christmas
Christmas can be stressful, here are some strategies for minimising harmful behaviour from children towards parents and carers at Christmas.
Nurturing Inclusivity: Capa First Response Partners with Autism and ADHD Specialist
At Capa First Response, we are continuously evolving to meet the unique needs of the families we support. Today, we are excited to announce a ground-breaking collaboration between our senior practitioner, Matt Rider, and Dr. Annie Clements(Hons) of...
An exercise in seeing things from a different angle
Sometimes we are so focused on a problem, that we lose track of what it is we actually want. It can feel a lot easier to know what we don’t want rather than be able to say what do want. However, when we are clear what it is we actively want (rather than simply the...
Why we focus on the Why’s not What’s
Why Capa First Response focuses on the Why's not What's when helping families
Calling the Police
As a parent or caregiver the thought of calling the police when it is about your child is unthinkable and a very difficult decision to make.
Why we don’t like to use ‘Abuse’
Child and adolescent to parent abuse (CAPA) is a serious issue that affects many families, the world over. However, when discussing CAPA, the language we use can be just as important as the actions we take. The phrase that is used to term this issue is ‘Child or...