“As parents we have felt understood and listened to, in a way that has enabled us to share without judgement and move forward positively as a result.“
Adoptive parents who accessed ‘Connecting the Dots’
Adults and Families
In addition to offering talking based therapies, we work with movement and creativity, and provide therapeutic support for family systems.
We believe in empowering parents to become agents of change - they are the constant whilst therapy is temporary.
Connecting The Dots
Connecting The Dots is a 10 session programme incorporating therapeutic parenting and sensory integration approaches.
The programme aims to:
Enable parents to gain greater understanding of their child’s behaviour and to enhance knowledge of the hidden and expressed need.
Cultivate greater understanding of the sensory system and help parents to use this understanding to shape their parenting approach
Equip parents with greater potential to self-regulate and to co-regulate their child
Connecting the Dots draws upon Sensory Attachment Intervention, Sensory Integration approaches and utilises Therapeutic Parenting aspects of DDP.
“The change, understanding and clarity Connecting the Dots has brought to families is remarkable for 10 weeks.
Each therapist has so much knowledge, and they all work with such a supportive, caring and empathetic approach.
I cannot recommend it enough.”
- Social Worker
Connecting The Dots:
FAQs for parents
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This programme draws on the evidence base/research, that there is long term benefit to the family, when a Therapist works with the parent to bring about positive change with their child. This programme works because it gives parents the tools to support their children, long after the therapists have ended the sessions.
Connecting The Dots will empower you as parents to become agents of change – you are the constant whilst therapy is temporary. Informing, supporting and guiding parents toward becoming consistent, compassionate and connected provides your child with greater opportunity to an enhanced attachment security and by extension improved self-esteem.
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Yes, we’ll complete an observation of your child in their classroom, and work in partnership with parents and school staff, reviewing progress across both environments. Our team actively engage with the school, ensuring consistency for your child. Sometimes, if its needed, one of our Occupational Therapists will do some practical work with your child at school. We will discuss this with you first.
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We know that you (parents) are the experts on your own child. You will know their individual ways, the things they love and the situations that they avoid. We will work with you to use this knowledge in a much deeper way. We will help you to enhance your connection and to move toward greater security. Our team have 20 years’ experience in this field and are committed to their continuous professional development as well as being passionate about supporting children and families.
In addition to gaining a greater understanding of the way your child communicates their needs and why, we will specifically explore your child’s sensory system and help you to co-regulate them so that they can learn to self regulate. This programme is 10 sessions of bespoke support which is tailored to your family. This is uniquely designed to equip you with tools to help your child, through an understanding of the impact of their trauma and subsequent complex presenting symptoms.
Connecting The Dots has seen so many parents in your shoes, and if it helps with your worries, we can connect you with one of the parents that has completed the programme to talk about how they felt.
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Asking for support for your children and gaining a greater understanding of your child’s needs is something that shows strength as a parent. If you’re reading this, we’re so happy that you are exploring ways to connect with your child. It’s a vulnerable place, trusting a new person or team to come into your life for a short period, but they will bring with them years of knowledge and experience to support you and your child.
Connecting The Dots has seen so many parents in your shoes, and if it helps with your worries, we can connect you with one of the parents that has completed the programme to talk about how they felt.
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)
DDP is a therapeutic approach that draws upon knowledge of attachment and developmental trauma with the aim of helping children and their families develop more connected and secure relationships.
Click to visit ddpnetwork.org
Therapeutic Parenting Support
Foundations for Attachment and Nurturing Attachments are parenting programmes based in DDP principles, their aim being to facilitate more empathic, connected and regulated relationships within the family system.
Filial Therapy
Filial based therapy draws upon the skills and principles of Play Therapy. The therapist works with the parents in order for the parent to become the primary agent of change in the child’s life.
Individual Post Adoption Support
We can provide bespoke post adoption support for Adults and Families which incorrporate a range of these offers. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Therapeutic Yoga
Our therapeutic yoga aims to support parents to increase nervous system regulation, both on the mat and beyond.
The sessions with Amy have helped me to feel really grounded. Amy tailors the yoga poses to my ability and I come away each week feeling calm, refreshed and clear headed whilst I've completed a good body workout too!
- Adoptive parent who benefits from Strengthen and Soothe 1-1 sessions
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“Things are so different for us since working with Laura, I feel like a different person! I now enjoy parenting my child and spending time with him, this was so hard for me before your support. Thank you Curiosity Project, you are amazing.”
Adopter of child with complex needs