felt-safety is the intervention.

trust children.

nothing could be more simple or more difficult. because to trust children we must first learn to trust ourselves and most of us were taught as children that we could not be trusted - john holt

  • we are affirming.

    you are accepted. you are valued. you are loved. you belong. it is your human right to have access to the supports you need.

  • we are authentic.

    wholeheartedly sharing lived experience because connection to others can only be as meaningful as our connection to ourselves.

  • we are divergent.

    less is more with high quality, individualised, support because treating everybody equally does not mean treating them the same.

we practice holistically.

we connect to the whole child & never lost sight of the child within the context of their whole family system. we prioritise partnerships with parents because you are the expert when it comes to your child.

we practise protectively..

we preserve autonomy, presume competence, follow special interests, support emerging skills & use strengths-focused approaches. we promote sensory safety, facilitate brain-body awareness, offer attuned, respectful & responsive connections & ensure consent from your child in every interaction.

“if you want to improve the world, start by making people feel safer”

stephen porges