PACE is at the core of therapeutic parenting and a vital part of the child's healing process. By becoming PACEful and having a PACE attitude you are building a connection with the child, which is not possible with a narrower focus on managing the behaviour. This connection builds the trust and security in the relationship that has previously been missing from the child’s experience. With this connection, the child will cope better with the normal boundaries and discipline that caregivers need to provide.