Creating Consequences That Teach, Not Punish

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  • Length: 50 minutes

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Certification Included

If you're a foster carer or other professional working with children, this certificate is a record of your Continuous Professional Development (CPD). 

CPD Minutes: 50
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Course Overview

Learn how to set fair, effective, and age-appropriate consequences that teach accountability and strengthen relationships.

This course equips parents and carers with practical tools to address behaviour using relatable, respectful, and reasonable approaches, fostering trust and real-life learning opportunities for children and teens.

Parents & Carers love us  

Very good course! You put across the point about how to achieve the natural way to achieve the consequence in a child friendly way.

I liked the three R’s and the way to put it into a table. This shows how well it can work with the young person.
Janet
This has helped me a lot to understand my children and what choices I can offer. The course is fantastic!
Katie

What's in the course?

IF YOU LIKE A GOOD read

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"Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Trauma" by the American Academy of Pediatrics

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"Trauma Through a Child's Eyes" by Peter A. Levine and Maggie Kline

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"Beyond Consequences, Logic, and Control" by Heather T. Forbes and B. Bryan Post

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"No-Drama Discipline" by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

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"Building the Bonds of Attachment" by Daniel A. Hughes

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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

An organisation dedicated to improving access to care for children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events. Their website offers resources for parents and caregivers.

Child Mind Institute

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