On this page you will find resources to help you and your family, both during and post adoption.
Planned resources include:
- PACE Yourself – a one page poster covering the key PACE principles (New and Improved)*
- Therapeutish Tip #1 – a short video showing how to calm your breathing for *all* ages
- Letterbox – a one page idea prompt on what you might say to birth parents
- Feelings – a poster to print to remind us all that feelings aren’t good or bad
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This is a one-page colourful poster to stick up on your wall and remind yourself of the PACE principles of Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy. A new and improved version, developed with the kind assistance of Kim Golding from the DDP network.
Recommended reading is on the main page, to help you understand the concept and how to apply the principles in action.
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Therapeutish Tip #1 – Regulation (a short video starring Bubbles)
Discover a very simple, d
o-it-anywhere technique to help adults and children alike to calm down if they are stressed, distressed or dysregulated.
Watch the video by clicking on the page here.
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