Abbey Green
Our Services
We provide specialist residential care and therapeutic
support to help children heal, grow and build brighter
futures in a safe, nurturing environment.
We provide specialist residential care and therapeutic support to help children heal, grow and build brighter futures in a safe, nurturing environment.
What We Offer
Our services are designed to meet the individual needs of each child and young person,
helping them to heal, develop and thrive.
52 Week Residential Care
52 week Residential Care for children aged 5–17 with Emotional behavioural difficulties.
Our homes provide a safe, stable and nurturing environment where children feel valued, supported and able to build positive relationships.
Specialist Therapeutic Services
One to one and group therapy, including:
Therapeutic Parenting, PACE, Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Trauma, Focused Therapy, Theraplay, DDP, Integrative Therapy.
Therapy is tailored to each child’s needs and delivered by experienced, highly trained therapists and practitioners.
Model of Care
The Sanctuary Model, Dyadic developmental psychotherapy (DDP), PACE and Theraplay informed practice also play a role.
Our model is relationship-based and trauma-informed, creating the conditions for children to feel safe, connected and ready to learn and grow.
Our Approach in Practice
At the heart of our work is the belief that strong, therapeutic relationships can change lives. Our approach is grounded in attachment theory and neuroscience, recognising the impact of early trauma and building on each child’s strengths.
We work in partnership with children, families and professionals to create consistent, nurturing and therapeutic environments where lasting change can happen.
Playfulness
Encouraging fun,
imagination and
connection.
Acceptance
Welcoming the child unconditionally for
who they are.
Curiosity
Exploring the child’s experiences with
wonder and interest.
Empathy
Understanding and
sharing feelings to
build deep trust.
Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP)
Dyadic Developmental Practice has been developed by Dan Hughes over the past twenty years. It is based on a theoretical understanding of attachment and intersubjective relationships; and the impact of developmental trauma.
For successful intervention, the model suggests a strong focus on parenting principles, that facilitate security of attachments and which incorporate an attitude based on:
(PACE) playfulness, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.