Guides to Working with Relational Trauma Using DDP - Böcker

Written by experienced clinicians, this book provides an exploration of how educators can easily use Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) to help vulnerable pupils to thrive.DDP is an intervention model for children and young people who have experienced trauma in past relationships. Safety and security is increased through offering emotional connection in a variety of ways, helped by the attitude of PACE (playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy). The model gives children the opportunity to experience the relationships necessary for healthy development, emotional regulation and resilience. This book gives educators all the tools they need to embed DDP into their practice, including building connections with students, partnerships with parents, understanding the theory behind DDP, and overcoming the challenges of implementing it in practice. These principles can be adapted to support pupils at all levels.

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) is a therapeutic approach that uses attachment theory to support children and families who have experienced relational trauma. By consciously offering PACE (playfulness, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy), adults can help children - and each other - to feel more secure and open to others. This guide explains how to apply the principles of DDP to every level of working with children and families in the social care system. It covers how DDP can be used to support everything from building relationships between children and carers to decision-making on an organisational scale. It also explores ways to adapt DDP-based strategies to take different cultural and social considerations into account, allowing social workers to ensure their practice is tailored to each family's individual needs.