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TRIBE Talk
Welcome to TRIBE Talk, the podcast where we talk trauma-informed care. Hosted by Laura Neal and Rachel Evans, from The Behaviour Therapy Clinic, the creators of the TRIBE model of Trauma Informed Care. Each episode explores real stories, practical strategies, and the science behind supporting children, families, and carers through adversity.
We dive into the challenges of parenting and caring for children impacted by trauma, share insights from behavioural science and therapy, and offer practical tools you can use in everyday life. Whether you’re a foster carer, adoptive parent, social worker, educator, or therapist, TRIBE Talk is here to help you turn trauma theory into trauma-informed practice.
Join us for compassionate conversations, expert advice, and a dose of inspiration—because every child deserves care that heals.
TRIBE Talk
Friendship Difficulties: Why Children with Trauma Histories Struggle | #TRIBE Talk - Ep. 18
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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore how friendship difficulties are shaped by complex and developmental trauma, and why it is essential to understand the pre-requisite skills children need before they can successfully build and maintain friendships. We focus on the foundational emotional, relational, and regulatory capacities that are often overlooked yet are critical for meaningful peer connection, offering a trauma-informed perspective on what children truly need in order to develop friendship skills over time.
Check Out Our Episode Emotional Regulation for Children With Trauma Histories HERE: https://youtu.be/hNF_xTuYcaE
Episode Highlights:
How early trauma impacts trust and social development
Why some children push peers away or cling too tightly
The role of emotional regulation in friendship breakdowns
How survival strategies can show up in peer relationships
Why “social skills training” alone is often not enough
Trauma-informed ways adults can support friendship development
Building connection, safety, and belonging over time
Visit www.tribecare.org for more information about TRIBE Trauma Informed Care