This online workshop explores the importance of emotional connection with children. It helps participants to understand and explore the idea of being mind-minded in parenting (being aware of their feelings, thoughts and desires as well as those of the child).

Participants are also helped to recognise the difference between defensive and open and engaged responding. How you respond to children, especially those who have come from adverse backgrounds often determines how the child or young person reacts. This is displayed in the behaviours they show.

The idea is to parent in a way that meets the behavioural, developmental and therapeutic needs of the child. This DDP informed workshop has an emphasis on ‘connection with correction’ to provide a secure and safe base for the child.

The sessions are held on the following dates: