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Discover a wealth of knowledge and resources in The Mulberry Bush’s learning hub. Whether you’re delving into nurture-based education, child development strategies, or therapeutic approaches, our curated selection offers insights and tools to support your journey.
Explore articles, downloadable sheets and expert interviews to nurture growth and understanding in the fields of education and child welfare.
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Therapy
Childhood Trauma
Behaviour
Reflective Practice
Simple CBT Exercises for Children That Can Be Practiced at Home
Introduction to CBT for Children
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a widely used, evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps ...
Read more
ADHD vs Childhood Trauma: Understanding the Difference
When a child struggles to concentrate, manage big emotions, or behave in ways that feel unpredictable, it can raise difficult questions for the adults around them. Is this ADHD? Is something else going on? Or could early experiences be shaping how this child is responding to the world?
Read more
Learning from Stories We Thought Were Just Entertainment
When we talk about children in care, early years trauma or early bereavement, we often turn to professional language such as attachment theory, trauma responses, adverse childhood experiences, regulation and resilience.
But long before many of us learned this language, we were already being shown ways to improve our understanding.
Read more
What Does Childhood Trauma Look Like?
Table of Contents
Understanding Childhood Trauma
How Trauma Can Show Up in Everyday Life
How Adults Can Respond
Reflective Prompts ...
Read more
What Is Challenging Behaviour?
Supporting children and young people can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life but it can also bring moments of deep frustration, confusion, and worry. When a child’s behaviour feels unpredictable, explosive, or difficult to manage, it’s often described as “challenging behaviour.”
Read more
How Animals Support Children Impacted by Early Years Trauma
Children who have experienced early trauma often struggle to feel safe in a world that hasn’t always been kind. Whether due to neglect, abuse, or significant early loss, these experiences can deeply impact their ability to trust others, regulate their emotions, or engage with learning and relationships.
But support doesn’t always begin with words.
Sometimes, support can come in the form of a wagging tail, a gentle nudge, or the quiet comfort of a furry companion simply sitting nearby.
Read more
Why Online Childhood Trauma Tests Can Do More Harm Than Good
If you’ve ever come across a childhood trauma test online, you’ll know how tempting it can be to click through the questions. Often framed as a way to “measure” your early life experiences, these quizzes usually promise quick insights into whether you were affected by adversity as a child. For many, they take the form of the widely known ACEs test (Adverse Childhood Experiences questionnaire), a simple ten-question checklist that has been shared across websites, social media platforms, and even parenting forums.
Read more
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR): A Complete Guide
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of psychotherapy designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences. Developed in the late 1980s by psychologist Francine Shapiro, EMDR has since become one of the most widely researched and recommended therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Read more
What is Somatic Experiencing: A Body-Based Approach to Healing Trauma
When people think about trauma therapy, talk-based approaches often come to mind. But trauma doesn’t only live in our thoughts, it can also become “stuck” in the body. This is where Somatic Experiencing (SE), a body-based trauma therapy, offers a unique path forward.
Read more
“I’m Tracy Beaker!” 20 Years On: How a CBBC Classic Changed the Way We See Children in Care
It’s been over two decades since The Story of Tracy Beaker first aired on CBBC in 2002. For many who grew up watching it, Tracy wasn’t just a character, she was a revelation. Loud, angry, messy, imaginative, and full of fire, Tracy Beaker tore through the prim rules of children’s television and gave voice to a group of young people rarely seen on screen: kids in care.
Read more
The Impact Technology Can Have on Childhood Trauma: What Parents and Educators Need to Know
Technology is everywhere. Our children and young people grow up with smartphones in hand, schools rely on digital tools, and social lives often revolve around social media platforms. But while tech brings convenience and connection, it also opens new doors to harm, especially for those already vulnerable due to trauma, or those navigating the delicate stages of emotional development.
Read more
Understanding Trauma Responses: How They Develop and What They Mean
Trauma responses are instinctive reactions to perceived threats or distressing experiences. When faced with overwhelming fear or danger, the brain and body activate survival mechanisms designed to protect us. These responses are automatic, not conscious decisions.
Read more
What is Trauma?
Trauma is a psychological and emotional response to distressing or harmful experiences. It can result from events such as accidents, abuse, violence, or loss. Trauma can affect anyone, regardless of age, but its impact can be particularly severe when experienced in childhood.
Read more
How Childhood Trauma Affects Emotional Regulation
Emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences in a balanced way. It plays a crucial role in everyday life, influencing how individuals handle stress, interact with others, and make decisions.
Read more
Exploring Play Therapy: What is it and what are its benefits?
Understand what Play Therapy is, the core principles and benefits it provides and how it can be used for children who have suffered from early years trauma
Read more
The Impact of Trauma on the Brain
Early childhood trauma encompasses deeply distressing experiences, such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction, that overwhelm a child's ability to cope. Exposure to such adversity during formative years can significantly disrupt normal brain development, leading to long-term emotional, cognitive, and behavioural challenges.
Read more
How Reflective Supervisions Can Benefit Your Organisation & Staff
Reflective supervisions can be a vital tool, for any organisation or environment that works closely with children and young ...
Read more
Understanding Harmful Sexual Behaviours
What is harmful sexual behaviour (HSB)?
Harmful Sexual Behaviour is described by the NSPCC as “developmentally inappropriate sexual ...
Read more
Navigating Triggers: A Guide to Understanding and Using Trigger Warnings
In recent years, the use of trigger warnings has become a topic of discussion and debate, particularly in online communities, educational settings, and social media platforms. But what exactly are trigger warnings, and why are they important?
Read more
What Are The 10 Aces of Childhood Trauma?
Childhood trauma can have lasting effects on individuals well into adulthood, influencing mental, emotional, and even physical health. One framework for understanding these impacts is the concept of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Read more
What Are the Signs of Childhood Trauma?
Childhood trauma is a serious issue that can have profound and lasting effects on a person's physical, emotional, and psychological ...
Read more
Understanding Music Therapy: What is it and what are its benefits?
Understand what Music Therapy is, the core principles and benefits it provides and how it can be used for children who have suffered from early years trauma
Read more
Resources
All
Wellbeing
Therapeutic
Signposting
Understanding Children’s Wellbeing and How to Support Them
Understanding a child’s wellbeing isn’t always about asking more questions. Often, the answers are already there in behaviour, relationships and the small shifts we might miss. This guide explores how to notice, interpret and respond to these signals in a way that feels natural, relational and grounded in everyday practice, helping you move from simply asking to truly understanding.
Read more
Simple CBT Exercises for Children That Can Be Practiced at Home
Introduction to CBT for Children
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a widely used, evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps ...
Read more
Signposting (Oxfordshire & Online)
A comprehensive guide of charities based in Oxfordshire or resources & charities that can be found online that cover a large variety of topics including bereavement, autism, parental support and more.
Read more
Alternative Provision Signposting
This document features a list of alternative provision providers in Oxfordshire and online. This list is intended for information ...
Read more
What Is Challenging Behaviour?
Supporting children and young people can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life but it can also bring moments of deep frustration, confusion, and worry. When a child’s behaviour feels unpredictable, explosive, or difficult to manage, it’s often described as “challenging behaviour.”
Read more
Why Online Childhood Trauma Tests Can Do More Harm Than Good
If you’ve ever come across a childhood trauma test online, you’ll know how tempting it can be to click through the questions. Often framed as a way to “measure” your early life experiences, these quizzes usually promise quick insights into whether you were affected by adversity as a child. For many, they take the form of the widely known ACEs test (Adverse Childhood Experiences questionnaire), a simple ten-question checklist that has been shared across websites, social media platforms, and even parenting forums.
Read more
What is Somatic Experiencing: A Body-Based Approach to Healing Trauma
When people think about trauma therapy, talk-based approaches often come to mind. But trauma doesn’t only live in our thoughts, it can also become “stuck” in the body. This is where Somatic Experiencing (SE), a body-based trauma therapy, offers a unique path forward.
Read more
Trauma Glossary
Helping You Understand the Language of Trauma-Informed Care
Supporting a vulnerable child can be complex — especially when the words ...
Read more
99 Wellbeing Activities for children and young people
A collection of 99 wellbeing activities children and young people can try to support their emotional and physical wellbeing
Read more
Understanding Pastoral Education: What is it, and How Does it Work?
Pastoral education is a vital aspect of modern schooling that focuses on supporting students' emotional, social, and academic wellbeing. While academic learning equips students with essential knowledge, pastoral care ensures they feel safe, supported, and ready to engage in their studies. Without this foundational support, students may struggle to reach their full potential.
Read more
How to Keep Children Safe Online
In today’s digital age, children are navigating an online world filled with endless opportunities for learning, creativity, and ...
Read more
Navigating Triggers: A Guide to Understanding and Using Trigger Warnings
In recent years, the use of trigger warnings has become a topic of discussion and debate, particularly in online communities, educational settings, and social media platforms. But what exactly are trigger warnings, and why are they important?
Read more
Books on Trauma for professionals
Download a list of books on the topic of trauma written for professionals. Download the full list of books in this sector to try.
Read more
99 Questions to ask Children & Young People to Understand Their Wellbeing
If you are looking for unobtrusive questions to help you understand a child or young persons wellbeing then look no further than this guide.
Here we have compiled 99 questions that give insight into their health and welfare.
You can filter through each of the topics to find the questions you think will be of the most benefit.
Read more
About us
The Mulberry Bush Manifesto
Our team
Our values
Our history
Foundations
News & Blog
CEO Blog
Learning & Resources
Events & training
Ex-Pupils
Careers
Contact us
Learning & Resources
Discover a wealth of knowledge and resources in The Mulberry Bush’s learning hub. Whether you’re delving into nurture-based education, child development strategies, or therapeutic approaches, our curated selection offers insights and tools to support your journey.
Explore articles, downloadable sheets and expert interviews to nurture growth and understanding in the fields of education and child welfare.
Click Here for Learning
Click Here for Resources
Learning
All
Therapy
Childhood Trauma
Behaviour
Reflective Practice
Simple CBT Exercises for Children That Can Be Practiced at Home
Introduction to CBT for Children
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a widely used, evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps ...
Read more
ADHD vs Childhood Trauma: Understanding the Difference
When a child struggles to concentrate, manage big emotions, or behave in ways that feel unpredictable, it can raise difficult questions for the adults around them. Is this ADHD? Is something else going on? Or could early experiences be shaping how this child is responding to the world?
Read more
Learning from Stories We Thought Were Just Entertainment
When we talk about children in care, early years trauma or early bereavement, we often turn to professional language such as attachment theory, trauma responses, adverse childhood experiences, regulation and resilience.
But long before many of us learned this language, we were already being shown ways to improve our understanding.
Read more
What Does Childhood Trauma Look Like?
Table of Contents
Understanding Childhood Trauma
How Trauma Can Show Up in Everyday Life
How Adults Can Respond
Reflective Prompts ...
Read more
What Is Challenging Behaviour?
Supporting children and young people can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life but it can also bring moments of deep frustration, confusion, and worry. When a child’s behaviour feels unpredictable, explosive, or difficult to manage, it’s often described as “challenging behaviour.”
Read more
How Animals Support Children Impacted by Early Years Trauma
Children who have experienced early trauma often struggle to feel safe in a world that hasn’t always been kind. Whether due to neglect, abuse, or significant early loss, these experiences can deeply impact their ability to trust others, regulate their emotions, or engage with learning and relationships.
But support doesn’t always begin with words.
Sometimes, support can come in the form of a wagging tail, a gentle nudge, or the quiet comfort of a furry companion simply sitting nearby.
Read more
Why Online Childhood Trauma Tests Can Do More Harm Than Good
If you’ve ever come across a childhood trauma test online, you’ll know how tempting it can be to click through the questions. Often framed as a way to “measure” your early life experiences, these quizzes usually promise quick insights into whether you were affected by adversity as a child. For many, they take the form of the widely known ACEs test (Adverse Childhood Experiences questionnaire), a simple ten-question checklist that has been shared across websites, social media platforms, and even parenting forums.
Read more
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR): A Complete Guide
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of psychotherapy designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences. Developed in the late 1980s by psychologist Francine Shapiro, EMDR has since become one of the most widely researched and recommended therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Read more
What is Somatic Experiencing: A Body-Based Approach to Healing Trauma
When people think about trauma therapy, talk-based approaches often come to mind. But trauma doesn’t only live in our thoughts, it can also become “stuck” in the body. This is where Somatic Experiencing (SE), a body-based trauma therapy, offers a unique path forward.
Read more
“I’m Tracy Beaker!” 20 Years On: How a CBBC Classic Changed the Way We See Children in Care
It’s been over two decades since The Story of Tracy Beaker first aired on CBBC in 2002. For many who grew up watching it, Tracy wasn’t just a character, she was a revelation. Loud, angry, messy, imaginative, and full of fire, Tracy Beaker tore through the prim rules of children’s television and gave voice to a group of young people rarely seen on screen: kids in care.
Read more
The Impact Technology Can Have on Childhood Trauma: What Parents and Educators Need to Know
Technology is everywhere. Our children and young people grow up with smartphones in hand, schools rely on digital tools, and social lives often revolve around social media platforms. But while tech brings convenience and connection, it also opens new doors to harm, especially for those already vulnerable due to trauma, or those navigating the delicate stages of emotional development.
Read more
Understanding Trauma Responses: How They Develop and What They Mean
Trauma responses are instinctive reactions to perceived threats or distressing experiences. When faced with overwhelming fear or danger, the brain and body activate survival mechanisms designed to protect us. These responses are automatic, not conscious decisions.
Read more
What is Trauma?
Trauma is a psychological and emotional response to distressing or harmful experiences. It can result from events such as accidents, abuse, violence, or loss. Trauma can affect anyone, regardless of age, but its impact can be particularly severe when experienced in childhood.
Read more
How Childhood Trauma Affects Emotional Regulation
Emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences in a balanced way. It plays a crucial role in everyday life, influencing how individuals handle stress, interact with others, and make decisions.
Read more
Exploring Play Therapy: What is it and what are its benefits?
Understand what Play Therapy is, the core principles and benefits it provides and how it can be used for children who have suffered from early years trauma
Read more
The Impact of Trauma on the Brain
Early childhood trauma encompasses deeply distressing experiences, such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction, that overwhelm a child's ability to cope. Exposure to such adversity during formative years can significantly disrupt normal brain development, leading to long-term emotional, cognitive, and behavioural challenges.
Read more
How Reflective Supervisions Can Benefit Your Organisation & Staff
Reflective supervisions can be a vital tool, for any organisation or environment that works closely with children and young ...
Read more
Understanding Harmful Sexual Behaviours
What is harmful sexual behaviour (HSB)?
Harmful Sexual Behaviour is described by the NSPCC as “developmentally inappropriate sexual ...
Read more
Navigating Triggers: A Guide to Understanding and Using Trigger Warnings
In recent years, the use of trigger warnings has become a topic of discussion and debate, particularly in online communities, educational settings, and social media platforms. But what exactly are trigger warnings, and why are they important?
Read more
What Are The 10 Aces of Childhood Trauma?
Childhood trauma can have lasting effects on individuals well into adulthood, influencing mental, emotional, and even physical health. One framework for understanding these impacts is the concept of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Read more
What Are the Signs of Childhood Trauma?
Childhood trauma is a serious issue that can have profound and lasting effects on a person's physical, emotional, and psychological ...
Read more
Understanding Music Therapy: What is it and what are its benefits?
Understand what Music Therapy is, the core principles and benefits it provides and how it can be used for children who have suffered from early years trauma
Read more
Resources
All
Wellbeing
Therapeutic
Signposting
Understanding Children’s Wellbeing and How to Support Them
Understanding a child’s wellbeing isn’t always about asking more questions. Often, the answers are already there in behaviour, relationships and the small shifts we might miss. This guide explores how to notice, interpret and respond to these signals in a way that feels natural, relational and grounded in everyday practice, helping you move from simply asking to truly understanding.
Read more
Simple CBT Exercises for Children That Can Be Practiced at Home
Introduction to CBT for Children
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a widely used, evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps ...
Read more
Signposting (Oxfordshire & Online)
A comprehensive guide of charities based in Oxfordshire or resources & charities that can be found online that cover a large variety of topics including bereavement, autism, parental support and more.
Read more
Alternative Provision Signposting
This document features a list of alternative provision providers in Oxfordshire and online. This list is intended for information ...
Read more
What Is Challenging Behaviour?
Supporting children and young people can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life but it can also bring moments of deep frustration, confusion, and worry. When a child’s behaviour feels unpredictable, explosive, or difficult to manage, it’s often described as “challenging behaviour.”
Read more
Why Online Childhood Trauma Tests Can Do More Harm Than Good
If you’ve ever come across a childhood trauma test online, you’ll know how tempting it can be to click through the questions. Often framed as a way to “measure” your early life experiences, these quizzes usually promise quick insights into whether you were affected by adversity as a child. For many, they take the form of the widely known ACEs test (Adverse Childhood Experiences questionnaire), a simple ten-question checklist that has been shared across websites, social media platforms, and even parenting forums.
Read more
What is Somatic Experiencing: A Body-Based Approach to Healing Trauma
When people think about trauma therapy, talk-based approaches often come to mind. But trauma doesn’t only live in our thoughts, it can also become “stuck” in the body. This is where Somatic Experiencing (SE), a body-based trauma therapy, offers a unique path forward.
Read more
Trauma Glossary
Helping You Understand the Language of Trauma-Informed Care
Supporting a vulnerable child can be complex — especially when the words ...
Read more
99 Wellbeing Activities for children and young people
A collection of 99 wellbeing activities children and young people can try to support their emotional and physical wellbeing
Read more
Understanding Pastoral Education: What is it, and How Does it Work?
Pastoral education is a vital aspect of modern schooling that focuses on supporting students' emotional, social, and academic wellbeing. While academic learning equips students with essential knowledge, pastoral care ensures they feel safe, supported, and ready to engage in their studies. Without this foundational support, students may struggle to reach their full potential.
Read more
How to Keep Children Safe Online
In today’s digital age, children are navigating an online world filled with endless opportunities for learning, creativity, and ...
Read more
Navigating Triggers: A Guide to Understanding and Using Trigger Warnings
In recent years, the use of trigger warnings has become a topic of discussion and debate, particularly in online communities, educational settings, and social media platforms. But what exactly are trigger warnings, and why are they important?
Read more
Books on Trauma for professionals
Download a list of books on the topic of trauma written for professionals. Download the full list of books in this sector to try.
Read more
99 Questions to ask Children & Young People to Understand Their Wellbeing
If you are looking for unobtrusive questions to help you understand a child or young persons wellbeing then look no further than this guide.
Here we have compiled 99 questions that give insight into their health and welfare.
You can filter through each of the topics to find the questions you think will be of the most benefit.
Read more