Therapeutic Parenting for Childhood Aggression and Violence

Understanding why distressed young people may behave violently can be challenging. There are often biological, psychological, and environmental factors at play and exploring these can help in understanding the roots of the behaviours and how to best support the young person you care for.

We’ll explore:

• Why some children may display aggressive or violent behaviour
• The role of trauma, attachment, and emotional regulation
• Practical ways to de-escalate and respond with empathy
• How to build stronger, safer relationships with children in distress

Register now, through the form on this page, and join the conversation.

About our Guest:

Carly Kingswood is an Attachment & Trauma Therapist, Consultant, Supervisor, Trainer, Author, and DDP Practitioner based in Southwest England. Since 2010, she has worked with adopted and fostered children, including kinship placements, specialising in attachment and trauma. Carly supports parents and carers in understanding trauma-related behaviours and building therapeutic, connected relationships with their children.
She also provides Therapeutic Life Story Work and trains other therapists in her approach. A former foster carer of 10 years, Carly now consults and trains for an Ofsted Outstanding children’s residential provider, offering supervision and training for staff. She is a member of Coram BAAF and BACP.

Co-author of The Unofficial Guide to Therapeutic Parenting for Childhood Aggression and Violence.

About our host:

Lucy Johnston - is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster with a long-standing commitment to social affairs, health, and children’s welfare. As a writer and host of the Care Visions Family Talk podcast, she shares powerful stories about young people in care and explores the systems that shape their lives.

With a background in investigative reporting, Lucy began her career at The Big Issue before moving to The Observer and later The Sunday Express, where she is Health and Social Affairs Editor. Her work has exposed neglect in care homes, failures in mental health services, and injustices faced by vulnerable children and families.

Lucy brings empathy, and journalistic rigour to every story she tells. She continues to champion better outcomes for young people through thoughtful storytelling - both in print and on air.

This event will be held on Zoom. Register for free to be included in updates and be provided with access information.

Over the years, we’ve learned so much—by listening to young people and their families, and by working with leading experts in child development and well-being. Now, we want to share that knowledge with you. We know every parent or carer is doing their best, but let’s face it: parenting and caring can be tough at times, no matter who you are. That’s where we come in. Sometimes, a few helpful tips or a bit of advice from someone who's been there can make all the difference. 

Care Visions Family Talk is a series of online events, hosted by Lucy Johnston. Each session will feature guest experts in parenting and child development, offering practical insights and strategies to support your journey as a parent or carer. Every session will be followed by a Q&A or open discussion, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences, or simply listen.

We welcome every parent or caregiver to join us, and while we’re committed to keeping things relaxed and welcoming, we do ask everyone to follow a few simple guidelines:  

• No judgment, no shame: This is a safe space for everyone.  
• Keep it clear: We’ll make sure the conversation is accessible to all. If there’s any jargon, we’ll explain it. 
• Curiosity is key: There’s no such thing as a silly question—ask anything! 
• Join in as much or as little as you like: Whether you want to participate or just listen, that’s entirely up to you. 

During each session, you’re free to ask questions or share comments using Zoom’s chat feature. Our host will weave your questions and thoughts into the discussion, or if you prefer, you can raise your hand to ask your question directly.