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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · 4d

We're enormously proud of our very own brilliant colleague, friend and founder Penny Ruth Willis - she graduated yesterday, an MA with Distinction! 💜🎓🎉

Our founder Penny Ruth Willis on her Graduation Day - she was awarded her MA with Distinction

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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Sep 18

Join professionals from education, social care, youth justice, the prison service & more as they embark on our next online accredited NVR Foundation Level Training.

Designed for professionals who want to bring this transformative approach into their practice.

Starts 14 October
bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1

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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Aug 24

“It’s not about being passive, it’s about being receptively present…. Say yes to the feelings, even as you say no to the behaviour.” - Dan Siegel

#NVR can help - bit.ly/NVR_BM

#ChallengingBehaviour #CPV #Adoption #FosterCare #KinshipCare #SEND #ACES #ParentalSupport #Connection #RelationalRepair

“Be more responsive, less reactive.” - Diane Poole Heller

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Margaret @soulpainter79.bsky.social · Aug 24

Beautiful art in my neighborhood #art

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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Aug 23

“Traditional methods of managing a child’s behaviour through punishment and reward not only have little effect, but actually make things worse: for both child and parent.” - @stuartshanker.bsky.social

#NVR can help - bit.ly/NVR_BM

#ParentalSupport #Connection #RelationalRepair

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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Aug 23

Such good news, Lisa. Sending you best wishes from all of us.

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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Aug 23

Pondering play and therapy @ponderingplay.bsky.social · Aug 23

🌿 In NVR, “baskets” help parents sort behaviours into priorities:

It’s not about controlling everything. It’s about choosing what matters most, and responding with presence, hope, and connection. 💜

www.buzzsprout.com/2422439/epis...

#NVR #Parenting #FamilyConnection #parents #nonviolentresistance

NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Aug 22

💬 “We’ve tried everything & nothing works!” If you’ve heard this from the parents/ carers you support - this post is for you.

#NVR can help - join us for our online NVR Foundation Level Training, starts 2 Sept - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1

See you there?

#NonviolentResistance

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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Aug 22

Really enjoyed doing this…

Pondering play and therapy @ponderingplay.bsky.social · Aug 21

🌿 New on Pondering Play and Therapy 🎙️
Nonviolent Resistance (NVR) — a parenting approach that helps families facing conflict, aggression, and disconnection.

🎧 Tune in: www.buzzsprout.com/2422439/epis...
#Parenting #NVR #Therapy #FamilySupport #PlayTherapy #Podcast

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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Aug 22

Pondering play and therapy @ponderingplay.bsky.social · Aug 18

🎉 We’ve reached 2,500 downloads! 🎉
A huge thank you to everyone who has listened, shared, and supported the Pondering Play and Therapy Podcast. 💛 Your encouragement means the world to us🌿
🎙️
#PodcastMilestone #PlayMatters #TherapyThroughPlay #PonderingPlayAndTherapy

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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Aug 21

“The pervasive misunderstanding of trauma-related behavior has a profound effect on our educational, mental health, & juvenile justice systems.” - Bruce D Perry

#NVR is a powerful, systemic approach that can help - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1

#TraumaInformed #TraumaResponsive

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Emma Sutton @emmalgsutton.bsky.social · Aug 21

Holiday homes for neurodivergent families

Avoid strong smells - from hand soap and air fresheners. They can overwhelm or make people feel sick (cherry hand soap)

Reduce textures - esp for sofas and bedding. Throws can help if seats are textured, but embroidery on duvets/ pillows can be unbearable.

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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Aug 19

From troubled & troubling tots to teens - from violent, destructive behaviours to anxiety-based controlling & self-injurious behaviours, we’ll equip you with strategies & techniques proven to help where traditional approaches don’t seem to work.

NVR - Beginner’s Mind
9 Sept | Online

bit.ly/NVR_BM

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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Aug 19

Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · Aug 17

Carrie Grant in The Guardian: Supporting kids with Send is expensive. But the cost of not doing so is far greater. We agree. www.theguardian.com/commenti...

Supporting kids with Send is expensive. But the cost of not doing so is far greater | Carrie Grant

Education, health and care plans have been invaluable for my children. Hints they could be scrapped fill me with fear, says TV presenter Carrie Grant

www.theguardian.com

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Family Rights Group @familyrightsgp.bsky.social · Aug 13

📣 The Government has announced that kinship carers will be included in a new review of parental leave and pay!

Are you a kinship carer and do you want to make sure your voice is heard? Respond to the review’s call for evidence: ow.ly/5nfc50WF5UR

#SameLoveSameLeave

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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Aug 14

Self funders, we now offer 0% interest payment plans across all of our trainings through PayPal*

We do not charge any additional fees for offering these options or if you choose to use them.

*see Paypal for eligibility and T&Cs

NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Jul 12

Autumn/Winter dates for our Online #NonviolentResistanceTraining…

For parents, grandparents, foster carers, or anyone raising children:-
• NVR #BeginnersMind - bit.ly/NVR_BM

For Professionals:-
• #NVRFoundation L1 - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
• #NVRAdvanced L2 - bit.ly/NVRAdv

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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Aug 14

The objective... “is not to change people & their behaviour in order to get our way; it is to establish relationships based on honesty & empathy, which will eventually fulfill everyone’s needs.” - Marshall B Rosenberg

#NVR can help - bit.ly/NVR_BM

#SystemicApproach #Connection #ParentalSupport

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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Jul 29

NVR is a powerful approach for parents who feel they’ve lost their voice, influence, or connection with their child. If you’re lying awake at night, anxious, feeling isolated, or even afraid - for your child or of them - NVR offers a way forward.

bit.ly/NVR_BM

#CPV #CPVA #NVR
#ParentalSupport

NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Jul 28

Brilliant!!! Huge congratulations @helenbonnick.bsky.social 😊🎉

capa1stresponse.bsky.social @capa1stresponse.bsky.social · Jul 25

We want to send a HUGE congratulations to Helen Bonnick MBE this week, she has now been presented with her MBE in person, after being announced in the New Year's Honours list for her work supporting families over over 20 years. We are incredibly proud of her, and so pleased that she is our Patron!

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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Jul 28

#NVR is a powerful, proven systemic approach that can help professionals support & empower families struggling with violent, aggressive & controlling behaviours from children & young people

NVR Foundation (L1) training
8 x bi-weekly ONLINE sessions
Starts 2 Sept
6:30 - 9:00pm BST

bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1

A testimonial from Karen (Social Worker & Advocate) and previous attendee of our NVR Foundation level 1 course. She said, “A fantastic inspiring course! Penny and Donna have such extensive knowledge and real examples of how NVR works and is life changing for parents, children and families. Brilliant resources and delivery. I would recommend this course to all professionals… I can't thank you enough.”

NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Jul 25

“…everywhere you look - there are people impacted by trauma who are still misunderstood, and sometimes retraumatized, by the very systems that should be helping them.” - Oprah Winfrey

NVR can help - bit.ly/2TlRH2a

#NVR #SystemicApproach #Connection #RelationalRepair #ParentalSupport

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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Jul 12

Autumn/Winter dates for our Online #NonviolentResistanceTraining…

For parents, grandparents, foster carers, or anyone raising children:-
• NVR #BeginnersMind - bit.ly/NVR_BM

For Professionals:-
• #NVRFoundation L1 - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
• #NVRAdvanced L2 - bit.ly/NVRAdv

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Al coates @alcoates.bsky.social · Jun 22

Across the late summer and autumn last year I spoke to parents, carers and professional about how we support families living with children's challenging behaviour. You can read my report and listen to all the interviews here.
#cpv #ccvab
alcoates.co.uk/churchill-fe...

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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · Jul 8

Reward-and-punishment-based approaches simply do not work for all children or teenagers. There is another way…

‘NVR -Beginner’s Mind’
8 online, bi-weekly sessions
9 Sept, 6:30pm - 8pm (BST)

🔗 bit.ly/NVR_BM

For parents, grandparents, foster carers, or anyone raising children - you are not alone.

NVR - ‘Beginner’s Mind’ starts 9 September at 6:30pm BST

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NVRnorthampton @nvrnorthampton.bsky.social · May 20

“Don’t ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness. Compassion & tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.” - Dalai Lama

bit.ly/2TlRH2a

#NonviolentResistance #NVR #SystemicApproach #Connection #RelationalRepair #ParentalSupport