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For this episode of TRIBE Talk, we provide a introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and explore how its core principles can support practitioners working with children, families, and carers. ACT encourages us to stay connected to what matters most, even in the presence of difficult thoughts, emotions, and workplace challenges. We discuss how ACT can help practitioners remain grounded in their values, navigate uncertainty with greater confidence, and maintain compassionate, purposeful practice in the face of everyday demands.

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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore five common mistakes that can unintentionally damage trust and weaken relationships with children. Most practitioners enter the profession because they want to make a positive difference, yet even well-intentioned interactions can leave children feeling misunderstood, unheard, or unsafe. Through a trauma-informed and behavioural lens, we examine how trust is built—or broken—in the small, everyday moments that shape relationships.

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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore one of the most common challenges faced by parents, carers, and professionals: supporting children and teenagers who become angry. While anger is often viewed as the problem, it is usually a signal that something deeper is going on. Beneath anger may be fear, anxiety, frustration, shame, overwhelm, or unmet needs that a young person is struggling to express in other ways.

Using a trauma-informed and behavioural lens, we discuss why some children and teens experience anger more intensely than others, what may be driving these reactions, and how adults can respond effectively. Rather than focusing solely on stopping angry behaviour, this episode explores how to understand it, reduce escalation, and help young people develop healthier ways of managing and communicating difficult emotions.

Episode Highlights

• What may sit underneath angry behaviour
• How trauma can influence emotional regulation and anger
• Common triggers for anger in children and teenagers
• The difference between reacting to anger and understanding it
• Practical strategies to reduce escalation and conflict
• How to teach emotional regulation and coping skills
• Supporting long-term change rather than short-term compliance