Non Violent Resistance
NON VIOLENT RESISTANCE
“The goal and purpose of NVR is to be the guiding light in the storm”
NVR is a parenting style that is underpinned by the knowledge of issues relating to complex developmental trauma and attachment. By focusing on these elements it can provide significant change for families as part of Post Adoption Support. We also have adapted this model to support Kinship Carers. It is successful in helping families where neurodivergence is part of the children’s presentation.
Building strong connective relationships
NVR is gentle, relational and loving. By improving and building strong connective relationships within your family you can raise your parental presence and find strategies to manage conflict and child to parent violence.
The adults are central to this work. It is both an empowering and effective way to make changes within your whole family.
We focus on building a strong relationship between parents and children and the extended family.
We seek to support you in looking at your own need to be well on all levels and to have the space and energy to continue to show you love your child through times of conflict.
Within NVR there are different elements that work together like a jigsaw puzzle. The NVR Map illustrates these elements and we work on a different part each week, with time to review and share your experiences.
The NVR Map
We also add in our own knowledge of identity relating to your child’s story, trauma, attachment, and neurodivergence.
Testimonials and feedback from families
We asked the families that attend these sessions to give us one word to describe their experience of attending the group and these were their responses:
“For parents to become anchors for their children they must firmly attach themselves to their parental ground” Haim Omer, Courageous Parents 2021
NVR can be used with children with any age, including adult children. We consider the sibling relationships and how NVR can support them too.
We offer a variety of practical strategies – we are creative and flexible. We have the opportunity to explore and find solutions together.
Our workshops and what we offer
Our unique offer to you is our ongoing Support Session – both in person and online. You also have access to our 24/7 WhatsApp Group. Our strength is this support comes from the community of parents that we have nurtured who we see supporting each other on a daily basis, led by our continued input.
We value our families lived experience and we are lucky to be joined in our Workshops by parents who know what you are experiencing and living with.
We have fun, tears, ideas and support each step of the way.
Post Adoption and Kinship Carer Workshops
These are funded by the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund.
We offer 12 weeks of online sessions. We have 8 weekly sessions of 2.5 hours. Followed by 4 monthly online support sessions.
There is also your dedicated Whatsapp Group to ask us questions, share your experience and receive support during the training.
It is ideal for both parents to attend. We encourage single parents to bring a supporter, maybe a grandparent or friend.
We can tailor our Actions Speak Louder Than Words course to meet your professional needs
We can tailor our Actions Speak Louder Than Words course to meet your professional needs
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