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, Matt & Helen. We discuss the types of behaviours we’ll be looking at and some of the themes we’ll be tackling in Series 1 of The Capa Podcast.

You can find out more about Capa First Response and what we do on our ‘About’ page.

Podcast - meet your hosts

Capa First Response’s Vision: To stop harmful and/or aggressive behaviour in the home from a child or adolescent towards a parent or caregiver; For no parent or caregiver to feel alone in their experience  and for whole families to have access to the support they need to improve their family situation.

Capa First Response’s Mission: To facilitate development of a nation-wide network of consistent, accessible, quality support for families, and to raise awareness amongst families and professionals around children/adolescents who use harmful and/or aggressive behaviour towards a parent/carer.

The Drama Triangle – Season 2 Episode 4

The Drama Triangle – Season 2 Episode 4

In this episode, we dive into two powerful models that help us understand how we show up in conversations and conflicts. We explore the Drama Triangle, a really useful framework for recognising the roles we slip into when tension rises and the Communication Pie, which breaks down what truly carries weight in how we communicate.

Safety Planning and Calling the Police – Season 2 Episode 2

Safety Planning and Calling the Police – Season 2 Episode 2

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.