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
I found this course extremely informative and useful It has enabled me to gain a fabulous insight into this topic which will be embedded within the work that we do - not just leaving it to the parenting team to discuss in one solo session The biggest realisation was that it has given us such an insight into how we can use this model to meet the needs of all -whether that is the children, residents or each other. It also made me think of how I parent myself and how subtle changes at home with my own children will have such a big impact
KCA Course Participant
16 November 2022
She was so lovely and handled the group well as it was small, and she was so approachable
Amy Luddington
31 January 2024
I would suggest that most of clients have experienced trauma in one form or another during their lifetime. In applying some of the techniques learnt I hope to be able to engage and form trusting relationships so that I can support my clients to the best of my ability.
Jason Fleming
18 March 2021
It was really useful training, the presenter was so knowledgeable and inspiring. Thank you
KCA Course Participant
5 September 2021
This was the course I have been asking the Borough for since the Covid period, it was clear from my AMHP work that in A&E, police stations, and other allied interfaces that the professionals were struggling as were we and we needed a new way to recognise that the Pandemic was all new to us and would stay with us for years to come. Trauma affects people differently and their responses are different too over a period of time lots of trauma responses can be seen even in the hardiest of professionals.
Michael Ince
24 October 2023
The training was well presented with enough information recapping and new knowledge, plenty of time to discuss in small groups and plenty of opportunities to as questions throughout. Very interesting and enjoyable to attend. Thanks you
Ness Clark
1 December 2020
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
Most wonderful resources to refer to during the day... and afterwards too - amazing!!
Hannah Knight
1 October 2019
We are starting baby groups up again and the new training has given me more confidence.
KCA Course Participant
18 January 2021
I have learnt more in an hour than I have on full day courses.
KCA Course Participant
31 January 2023
Excellent delivery, just the right combination of provider input and breakout discussion. Very thought provoking and reflective.
KCA Course Participant
15 April 2021
Susan is a fabulous presenter - she has an ease of style and makes the hour go quickly!
KCA Course Participant
27 January 2022
Excellent trainer and very interesting content, I am inspired to learn more about this subject!
Helen Godfrey
3 March 2022
I did like the fact it was virtual as there was space and time for discussion in breakout rooms and I really liked the mapping tool which is extremely practical to use for yourself and with people you are working with
Christine Stanbridge , Kent CC
22 June 2022
Make it mandatory for anyone working in a school or learning environment!!
Hannah Knight
1 October 2019
It was absolutely fascinating, far exceeded my expectations. Kate was an exceptional speaker.
KCA Course Participant
5 October 2022
Barry was an amazing trainer and was very conscious of others' situations around resilience and trauma
Lisa Wibberley , Kent CC
11 July 2022
The learning will impact on lots of children I work with and how I respond and interact with them.
Emma Kelly
19 January 2021
{Kate is} just such a good speaker who communicates the science and emotional information so well which empowers you.
KCA Course Participant
18 November 2022
Difficult issues made very simple. Thanks
KCA Course Participant
4 December 2023
I have so enjoyed working with Kate, and found her entirely engaging, credible and feel very fortunate to have been a school selected for this work.
Janine Sabbagh , Nower Hill
5 June 2023
I could have listened to Susan for hours!
Alison Mooney
16 November 2021
No, Susan is up there with the great trainers on a virtual platform that I have had over the last year
Jules Pigott
14 September 2021
This training was one of the best I have attended on emotional coaching and feel it will empower me moving forward
Suzanne Webb
6 March 2024
This was the best course that i have attended in a long time
KCA Course Participant
26 January 2021
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