Strengthening Connected Relationships
KCA is here to enable people to build and strengthen connected relationships, using evidence from research to improve everyday interactions, everywhere.
We draw on the expertise represented in our core approaches of ‘Five to Thrive’, ‘Mending Hurts’, ‘Holding Together’ and ‘Creating Connections’, whilst including the latest developments from neuroscience.
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Five to Thrive is a way of understanding how connected relationships are fundamental to human wellbeing, helping to build resilient communities, and how we can promote these attachment bonds
Mending Hurts promotes recovery from trauma by enabling people to notice what they, or other people, do in their most effective interactions with people when they are more vulnerable or traumatized. When we notice ourselves doing something well, we become more conscious of our activity and more competent in it
Creating Connections between human beings lies at the heart of individual and community resilience, and, indeed, at the heart of KCA’s work. Our resilience mapping tools open up conversations about the network around people when they are feeling more vulnerable. This can offer insights that guide intervention and support.
Holding Together offers a systemic intervention to build resilience in the team around a child when they are more vulnerable or traumatised
Thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyable experience; could have spent a good few more hours listening to Jane Evans.
Patricia Chang , Hallfield Primary School
5 January 2017
I told my agency it was the best course I had ever been on.
KCA Course Participant
20 June 2016
I found the course leader to be friendly and approachable which encouraged participation from delegates.
KCA Course Participant
12 February 2021
I find this topic very interesting and relevant to my role. I would be interested in any further training that may become available in the future.
KCA Course Participant
29 January 2018
I was hooked and listening intently for the whole session ~ really great, thank you!
KCA Course Participant
25 February 2021
Thoroughly enjoyed the training, allowed the development of ideas that can be implemented quickly. The course also allowed for challenging questions to be raised regarding the consistency of approach which were answered effectively.
Gregory Colyer
19 April 2018
I cannot think of any ways that this course could be improved. I found it so useful and really opened me up to children's behaviours and brain. FANTASTIC DAY!! Thank you.
Annamarie Finn
17 May 2018
Tom Pyne was inspirational throughout the course. The use of first hand experiences helped to put knowledge into practical situations. An enjoyable and informative day.
KCA Course Participant
29 April 2018
Excellent course gives food for thought both in practice and as a parent.
KCA Course Participant
6 June 2018
I was initially a bit unsure of attachment and what it meant and whether it would apply to my class or children in my care, however I am so inspired and now more aware of how it can be shown in so many children in so many different ways. It has made me review my practice and how I will conduct myself in my class.
Lois Ware
19 January 2018
A fantastic course! very interesting and totally engaging throughout. Felicia was AMAZING! Very knowledgeable and explained things in layman's terms. I feel highly motivated and want others to share what I have just experienced.
Lorna Wilkinson
18 May 2017
I have already started to think differently about the way some pupils behaviours are and why they are they way they are, increasing my empathy and therefore a better connection to them.
KCA Course Participant
5 June 2018
I find that in dealing with these difficult situations the suggestions of which responses to use are very helpful. Personally I can stay calm and connected in these circumstances but can struggle to find the right words... I do find myself drawing on these empathic responses I'm learning in training.
Kerry Roberts
3 June 2020
Fantastic
KCA Course Participant
1 February 2018
I could have listen to Felicia Wood all day, I thought she was brilliant. The only way this could have been any better for me is if I could have spent more of the day listening and talking to her.
Kevin Bowen
31 October 2017
I enjoyed the training, it was very useful and helped to inform my understanding of the issues children will face on returning to school.
KCA Course Participant
6 May 2020
Understanding that young people acting out is not necessarily a bad thing for attention or 'just because' but a reaction to ACE's which has developed over time. Learning to understand this and change the way I view this and react to this verbally and non verbally will help moving forward.
KCA Course Participant
11 February 2021
I am now able to value the importance of all who are involved in the planning of contacts, and will utilise supervision more so that it includes discussions around contact, impact of contact on myself as well as the child.
KCA Course Participant
19 August 2016
One of the best courses I have been on!
KCA Course Participant
4 February 2018
Very enthusiastically delivered and upbeat considering the session was so long. Susan seems passionate and knowledgeable and it was very interesting.
Kate Chorlton
16 October 2020
I enjoy Kate's down to earth and very knowledgable approach.
KCA Course Participant
5 May 2020
Really enjoyed it. Sheila was excellent
Caroline McInnes
7 October 2019
We are starting baby groups up again and the new training has given me more confidence.
KCA Course Participant
18 January 2021
The facilitator was easy to listen to and I found it motivating to want to learn more because of her passion and explanations on the subject.
Jackie Hanley
7 November 2016
Very interesting and I am now inspired to try new techniques.
KCA Course Participant
31 May 2017
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