Podcast: When Siblings Fight - Understanding Trauma & Finding Peace

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  • Length: 18 minutes

Course Overview

This audio course explores managing intense sibling conflict in foster homes through a realistic case study.

Learn how trauma responses trigger escalating fights between foster children and discover practical, trauma-informed strategies for creating safety and reducing conflict whilst maintaining your own wellbeing as a foster carer.

Parents & Carers love us  

Informative, easy to understand and valuable to any foster carer.
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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: 18
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Recommended Reading and Resources

"7 Top Tips for Using Dan Hughes’ PACE Model with Foster Children" by +ProActive Approaches

The article offers seven practical tips for using Dan Hughes’ PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) with foster children, emphasising connection over correction, creating safety, and responding therapeutically to challenging behaviour. It supports carers in building trust and emotional security.

"‘Haunted me’: Why sibling abuse is the forgotten abuse" by Mary Garden

The article explores the often-overlooked issue of sibling abuse, highlighting survivors’ stories and the lasting psychological impact. It stresses the need for greater awareness, proper recognition in child protection systems, and support for victims who are frequently dismissed or disbelieved due to the normalisation of sibling conflict.

"Everything You Need To Know About PACE Parenting" by Compass Fostering

The article explains the PACE parenting approach—Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy—developed by Dan Hughes. It outlines how carers can use PACE to build trust, support emotional regulation, and strengthen relationships with children who have experienced trauma, offering practical examples and advice for everyday fostering situations.

"The Impact of Sibling Separation" by Orange Grove Fostercare

The article discusses the impact of sibling separation in foster care, highlighting emotional consequences and the importance of maintaining sibling bonds. It explores reasons for separation, the benefits of keeping siblings together when possible, and how foster carers can support ongoing connections even when siblings live apart.

"Sibling Experiences of Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Scoping Review" by Ben Donagh et al.

The article reviews research on sibling violence and abuse, highlighting its prevalence, psychological impact, and frequent dismissal by caregivers and professionals. It calls for clearer definitions, better recognition in child welfare systems, and more targeted interventions to support affected children and prevent long-term harm.
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