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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 prefer to avoid using the word ‘Abuse’ even though this is typically a commonly used phrase, and we explain WHY this is. You can read our blog post about that here. 

You can find out more about us, what we do on our page for parents/families and for professionals. 

Listen to our podcast on Spotify, Amazon Music, iTunes, or view it on Youtube below.

 

Finding Connection with Your Teen During GCSE’s

Finding Connection with Your Teen During GCSE’s

by | Apr 10, 2025 |

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.

Eliza Fricker #CapaCommunityConnections

Eliza Fricker #CapaCommunityConnections

by | Mar 11, 2025 | , ,

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.