Trauma Informed Practice

Best Behaved Kids is a trauma-informed practice. We understand that a trauma-informed approach is necessary for some of our most challenging children. We are experienced in working closely with children in out-of-home-care and those with complex trauma.

These are some of the children who can cause major disruption in the classroom and in the home. Parents, carers, teachers and schools need extra support and a trauma-informed plan so that these behaviours can be targeted and better understood. Then we can devise support strategies and plans to help.

We understand that trauma impacts neurological development and attachment so the progress for these children may be slower. Protective factors such as security in relationships, a sense of inner confidence and exploring one's strengths can impact a child positively. 

We use a strengths-based approach when working to devise an individualised support plan, based on the current understanding of the adults and the needs of the child.

We see children experience success and an increasing ability to trust, to feel safe and to learn, when a trauma-informed approach is implemented by practitioners, schools, families and stakeholders.