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A critical factor for successful change lies in the quality of the relationship between practitioners and children and their families. Our relationship with families should acknowledge and understand their individual and family circumstances, including experiences of discrimination, grief, loss and violence. It is important to acknowledge and understand families’ resilience, strengths and protective factors despite these experiences. Our compassion, empathy and recognition of their lived experience provides the building blocks to promote and foster healthy relationships.
Building successful relationships relies on an active appreciation of a family's culture. It is critical that practitioners role model healthy and respectful interactions, behaviours and relationships.
In Part 3 we will explore practice tools, principles and frameworks essential to working with children and families:
07 May 2024