Violence in the home can be a distressing and frightening experience for any parent or carer. When children direct aggression toward their parents, it not only disrupts the household harmony but also poses significant emotional and physical risks....
When we think about child against parent aggression (CAPA), it’s easy to focus only on the behaviour we can see: the shouting, the physical aggression, the breakdown in communication. But to truly support families, we need to dig deeper to understand the...
A huge thanks to this family for allowing us to share this poem, written by their daughter after they received support from us. You can read the poem or listen to it being read (by an actress) below. "We have no hesitation to share these words, especially if they...
In the coming months, thousands of teenagers across the UK will sit their GCSEs. It’s the culmination of years of schoolwork and, for many, a gateway to the next stage of life. But for some young people, it doesn’t feel like that at all. Instead, exam season can bring fear, anxiety, pressure, and conflict—especially at home.
Many parents are finding themselves in daily battles. Conversations about revision turn into shouting matches. Doors slammed. Tears shed. Some young people may even tip into behaviour that feels unacceptable or unsafe—verbal and physical aggression, or complete withdrawal.
At Capa First Response, we work with families every day who are walking this exact path. And we want you to know this: there is nothing wrong with your parenting. This is hard. For all of you.
Information and the video of the fantastic session from Eliza Fricker. In the video you can hear Eliza talk through her family's experience with school avoidance, PDA and how it brought her to start illustrating and writing books for parents/carers and for young people themselves. She shares the story behind 'Can't not Won't' - the book that became a Sunday Times Bestseller.
What Does the Term "Abuse" Mean to You? How would you feel telling people that your 4 or 5-year-old child is abusive? What about your 14 or 15-year-old? The term "abuse" is widely recognised in the context of domestic violence, often describing a perpetrator who...