The Behaviour Clinic

26/02/2026

🎙️ Is Your Child Struggling at School and You Can’t Figure Out Why?
Children impacted by trauma often face hidden challenges in school — from attention and memory difficulties to emotional regulation and social struggles. Parents may feel frustrated or helpless when academic issues persist despite support, not realizing that trauma can underlie many learning and behavioural difficulties.

🎧 Listen to our podcast School Difficulties & Trauma | Talk – Ep.10, where we explore how trauma can affect learning and behaviour, share strategies for supporting children in school, and discuss ways parents and educators can collaborate to create a safe, understanding, and effective learning environment.

Listen here:
🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tribe-talk/id1844466329

🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GYLqmkBAIgAzYGDHA0XqO

25/02/2026

💜 Why Do We Use Dixit Cards in Therapeutic Life Story Work?
Because sometimes children don’t have the words to explain big feelings, confusing experiences, or difficult memories. The imaginative, open-ended images create a safe way to explore thoughts, emotions, and personal stories without pressure — allowing each child to share at their own pace and in their own way.

24/02/2026

The Risky Friends, Risky Choice Deep Dive is Tomorrow! And you could leave with clearer insight, practical tools, and more confidence navigating difficult conversations with teens.

🗓 Feb 25th
⏰ 10:30am
👉 Book here: https://www.tribecare.org/risky-friends-risky-choices?new_run=true

23/02/2026

Mairi Moo Is Starting School
Help your child with starting school 🎒

Mairi Moo Is Starting School helps children feel understood when facing new beginnings. It validates nerves and builds confidence around separation and change.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmvDN-Perus

Mairi Moo has to go to school, but she's feeling worried! What should she do? The 'Mairi Moo the Highland Coo' series are stories about common stressful situ...

22/02/2026

If peer influence or subtle behaviour changes are on your radar, our February deep dive creates space to explore what’s really going on — and what helps!

🗓 Feb 25th
⏰ 10:30am
👉 Book here: https://www.tribecare.org/risky-friends-risky-choices?new_run=true

20/02/2026

At the end of January, Barney and Jess attended Royal Educare’s Networking Event which was a valuable opportunity to step away from day-to-day service delivery and connect with professionals across the social care sector.
The morning included thoughtful discussion around recruitment and retention, culture in care, and the practical realities of training within our sector. Guest speakers included Warren Davies (Responsible Individual, Merthyr Council Children’s Services), Donna Chiffi (Practice Lead at Mirus Wales and author of Beyond the Task), and Craig Rees speaking on statutory vs mandatory training.
Events like this matter. They allow us to reflect, strengthen partnerships, and ensure that the work we are doing within residential services continues to align with best practice, regulation and, most importantly, the needs of the children and young people we support.
Thank you to Royal Educare for creating space for meaningful conversation and connection.

19/02/2026

🎙️ Is Your Child Taking Risks and You’re Not Sure Why It Keeps Happening?
When a child repeatedly seeks out danger, pushes limits, or engages in risky behaviour, it can leave parents feeling confused, scared, or misunderstood. These behaviours often aren’t just “attention‑seeking” — especially for children impacted by trauma, they can be a way of coping, expressing unmet needs, or managing overwhelming feelings.

🎧 Listen to our podcast Why Children Take Risks — The Hidden Impact Of Trauma | Talk – Ep.8, where we explore the unseen drivers of risk‑taking behaviour, how trauma shapes choices that look “risky,” and practical ways to respond with understanding rather than punishment.

Listen here:
🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tribe-talk/id1844466329

🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GYLqmkBAIgAzYGDHA0XqO

18/02/2026

Seeing is the first step.
Understanding is the next.

Join our Risky Friends, Risky Choices deep dive — Feb 25th at 10:30am.
🔗 https://www.tribecare.org/risky-friends-risky-choices?new_run=true

17/02/2026

Jess has been working on developing some new direct-work resources this week focused on helping young people understand who they are interacting with and how to respond safely and appropriately.
The aim is to move beyond simply telling a young person who is “safe” or “unsafe”, and instead build their critical thinking skills, supporting them to identify different roles in the community, consider context, and choose an appropriate way to engage (e.g., wave, handshake, hug, observe, or walk past).
Making these social rules visual, structured and explicit can reduce anxiety, increase independence, and strengthen personal safety skills.

16/02/2026

The Worrysaurus
Help your child with anxious thinking 🦖

The Worrysaurus helps children recognise anxious thoughts and understand how worries can grow. It gently supports calming strategies and reassurance.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4JQS2Pw3EY

It's a beautiful day and Worrysaurus has planned a special picnic.But it isn't long before a small butterfly of worry starts fluttering in his tummy . . .If ...

15/02/2026

Join our February Deep Dive, You’ll leave with clearer insight, practical tools, and more confidence navigating risky friendships and choices.

🗓 Feb 25th
⏰ 10:30am
👉 Book here: https://www.tribecare.org/risky-friends-risky-choices?new_run=true

13/02/2026

If you’re noticing withdrawal, defensiveness, or secrecy ... you’re not alone!
This February deep dive explores why these patterns show up and how to respond with connection.

🗓 Feb 25th | ⏰ 10:30am
🔗 https://www.tribecare.org/risky-friends-risky-choices?new_run=true