Meadows Psychology Service

04/09/2025

🌿 Development Residential 2025 🌿

In July, colleagues from across the country in our therapy services came together for a two-day residential. The event gave us the opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with one another outside of the usual pressures of daily practice.

The feedback was clear and consistent with people rating the residential as excellent and that the experience had strengthened team culture and created a stronger sense of connection across the services. With colleagues travelling from different regions, the chance to spend time together was described as invaluable. As one person put it: “Being together really helped solidify some of the values we all share.” Another reflected: “It was great to touch base with everyone, there was a real sense of being part of something bigger.”

The residential reminded us that professional development is not just about new knowledge or skills - it is about nurturing relationships, strengthening identity, and holding on to the values that guide our work. By investing in our teams, we build the foundations for stronger, safer, and more healing relationships with the children, young people, carers and families at the heart of everything we do 💡💙

04/09/2025

The 5Ps framework provides a structured, evidence-informed approach to psychological formulation. 💡

By considering Presenting, Predisposing, Precipitating, Perpetuating and Protective factors, professionals can develop a shared, trauma-informed understanding that guides intervention across systems.

Learn more in our latest blog:

https://meadowspsychologyservice.co.uk/5-ps-psychological-formulation/

21/08/2025

✨ Trust. Safety. Connection. ✨

At Meadows Psychology Service, we recognise that experiences of relational trauma can shape how children view themselves and others.

Trauma-informed practice tells us that healing happens in safe, consistent relationships, where children can experience relational repair and begin to rebuild trust.

Our latest blog explores how Therapeutic Parenting and the PACE approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) provide carers with a framework to nurture safety, strengthen connection, and support emotional growth.

Whether you’re a parent, foster carer, adoptive parent, or professional, these principles can transform everyday interactions into opportunities for trust and attunement. 💙

👉 Read the full post here: https://meadowspsychologyservice.co.uk/the-pace-approach/

30/06/2025

We had a fabulous time at The Children's Services Comissioners Conference last week!

Thankyou to those who visited us and to those of you who contributed your thoughts and ideas to our vision boards! 🎨

What does success look and feel like in your service? 💭

23/06/2025

We’re pleased to be attending the Children’s Services Commissioners’ Conference 2025 on 26th & 27th June.

With this year’s theme – “Improving Outcomes Through Collaboration & Innovation” – we’re proud to share how Meadows Psychology Service supports care-experienced children, young people, and care leavers through trauma-informed psychological support across residential care, supported accommodation, education, fostering, and adoption services.

Visit us at Stand 44 to learn how we embed flexible, trauma-informed support within care systems, monitor outcomes in meaningful ways, and work systemically to strengthen the networks around children and young people, ensuring those who care for them feel supported too.

And don’t forget to enter our spa voucher giveaway!

03/06/2025

🧠 New on the Blog! 🌱⁠
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What does it really mean to be trauma-informed in clinical supervision?

At Meadows Psychology Service, we believe that supervision should be a space of safety, reflection, and growth.
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In our latest blog post, we explore:

✨ The core principles of trauma-informed care.

💬 The role of clinical supervision in trauma informed practice.

🛠️ Practical strategies for building trust and psychological safety⁠ in clinical supervision.

💙 The benefits of trauma informed clinical supervision for both the professionals involved and those that they support and work alongside.
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Whether you're a supervisor, supervisee, or simply curious about deepening your clinical practice, this one’s for you!
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🔗 Click the link to read: https://meadowspsychologyservice.co.uk/clinical-supervision-in-trauma-informed-care/

22/05/2025

12/05/2025

Foster Care Fortnight 2025: “The Power of Relationships” ⭐

From May 12–25, we’re celebrating the incredible foster carers who open their hearts and homes to children in need. 🏡💙

This year’s theme, "The Power of Relationships", reminds us that connection is key to healing and growth, not just for foster children, but for the entire community. 🗝️

At Meadows Psychology Service, we’re proud to support foster families with the tools they need to build strong, nurturing relationships that help children thrive. 💙

Join us in honouring the work of foster carers and advocating for the children they support.

Read our latest blog post here: https://meadowspsychologyservice.co.uk/foster-care-fortnight-2025/

The Fostering Network

30/04/2025

Reflective practice is a crucial component of professional development in social care, allowing practitioners to analyse their experiences, improve their services, and ultimately enhance the wellbeing of the children, young people and families they support.

In our recent blog article, we explore:

💡What reflective practice is.

💭The different reflective models.

💡How to encourage reflective practice in your teams.

💭How Meadows Psychology Service can help.

Follow the link below to learn more:

https://meadowspsychologyservice.co.uk/reflective-practice-in-childrens-social-care/

24/04/2025

🎉Happy Birthday Nicola! 🥳

Today, the Meadows Psychology Service team would like to wish our amazing director, Nicola, a very happy birthday!

Your leadership, vision and unwavering dedication to the MPS team and the young people, families and carers we support inspires us every day.

We hope this year brings you as much joy as you bring to others! 🥰🌞

Have the best day!

22/04/2025

Reflective Practice in Supported Accomodation 💡

At Meadows Psychology Service, we recognise the pivotal role that supported accommodation plays in the lives of care experienced young people, which is why we work closely with providers to offer services that support the unique needs and challenges faced by the young people as they transition into adulthood.

Why is Reflective Practice Important?

Reflective practice encourages continuous learning and adaptation of strategies based on individual needs; thus ensuring that we are being flexible and responsive.

It promotes a culture of collaboration and encourages open dialogue amongst staff; enabling them to share insights and strategies which enhance their collective ability to develop safe, trusting relationships with the young people and provide consistent, compassionate care.

To learn more about the importance of reflective practice when working with young people in supported accommodation settings, follow the link below to read our short guide. 📖💭

https://meadowspsychologyservice.co.uk/reflective-practice-in-supported-accomodation-guide/

15/04/2025

Resilience is a term used to describe one’s ability to cope with and achieve positive outcomes despite difficult or traumatic experiences. 💡

When a child or young person is resilient, they can recover from setbacks and move forward in their lives more quickly. This builds their confidence and helps them to feel more capable of managing difficulties next time they arise.

Read our latest blog to explore the impact that early trauma can have on a young person’s self-esteem and resilience, and the importance of carers adopting strategies which aim to nurture both of these. 💜

https://meadowspsychologyservice.co.uk/building-resilience-in-children-and-young-people/