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Introducing The Autonomic Ladder...
If you've not already heard of it, the Autonomic Ladder is a concept designed by Deb Dana and grounded in Stephen Porges' Polyvagal...
Emma Spillane
Mar 2, 20232 min read
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Supporting school year transitions from home (part 2) - starting a new school year
Revised September 2024 We’re heading towards the return to school for settings in England and Wales, and our children may be showing us...
Emma Spillane
Aug 15, 20227 min read
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
Christmas can trigger a whole heap of feelings and memories for any one of us – some may be magical, some less so. For children in care,...
Emma Spillane
Nov 29, 20215 min read
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Mother's day school activities - considering potential triggers
Mother's Day – an annual set date in March traditionally used to celebrate mothers across the UK and all they do for their children. For...
Emma Spillane
Mar 1, 20213 min read
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Practicing gratitude – it’s not just good for adults!
You might be forgiven for thinking gratitude is one of those fads that was talked about everywhere at the beginning of the pandemic when...
Emma Spillane
Feb 24, 20213 min read
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School communities: Togetherness and compassionate communication in lockdown (some reflections)
As a parent, I really am grateful for the efforts of schools to keep my childrens' education going (I have two children at primary school)...
Emma Spillane
Jan 18, 20214 min read
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