The third episode in Season 2 of The Capa Podcast: “Validation” is now available to listen and watch. In this episode, Matt explains the importance of validating your child's feelings, but without affirming or approving the behaviours and actions.
For many parents and carers, moments of crisis can feel frightening and overwhelming. In this episode, our Senior Practitioner Matt, together with a guest expert, explains clear and practical strategies to help you prepare for difficult situations. We talk about how to plan ahead for safety, how to de-escalate when possible, and how to make informed decisions about safety planning and calling the police.
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...