NVRnorthampton
@nvrnorthampton.bsky.social
We are a CIC providing NVR training & support to anyone living with and/or supporting young people who may present in violent, aggressive and controlling ways.
https://linktr.ee/NVRnorthampton
https://linktr.ee/NVRnorthampton
Our friend and Northamptonshire’s own MJ Whelan has just published her debut novel!
Please support if you can, your direct purchase will help support Kinship Carers UK
www.mjwhelan.co.uk
Please support if you can, your direct purchase will help support Kinship Carers UK
www.mjwhelan.co.uk
M J Whelan – Sentenced Book
” I was gripped from the first sentence. The full sensory evocation of a spring garden was one of the most intense […]
www.mjwhelan.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Our friend and Northamptonshire’s own MJ Whelan has just published her debut novel!
Please support if you can, your direct purchase will help support Kinship Carers UK
www.mjwhelan.co.uk
Please support if you can, your direct purchase will help support Kinship Carers UK
www.mjwhelan.co.uk
🎥 via BBC Woman’s Hour (@bbcwomanshour - Instagram)
Anna Maxwell-Martin and Kellie Bright are some of the parents featuring in a new podcast, ‘SEND in the Spotlight’, which is available now on BBC Sounds!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
Anna Maxwell-Martin and Kellie Bright are some of the parents featuring in a new podcast, ‘SEND in the Spotlight’, which is available now on BBC Sounds!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
December 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
🎥 via BBC Woman’s Hour (@bbcwomanshour - Instagram)
Anna Maxwell-Martin and Kellie Bright are some of the parents featuring in a new podcast, ‘SEND in the Spotlight’, which is available now on BBC Sounds!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
Anna Maxwell-Martin and Kellie Bright are some of the parents featuring in a new podcast, ‘SEND in the Spotlight’, which is available now on BBC Sounds!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
We're enormously proud of our very own brilliant colleague, friend and founder Penny Ruth Willis - she graduated yesterday, an MA with Distinction! 💜🎓🎉
October 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We're enormously proud of our very own brilliant colleague, friend and founder Penny Ruth Willis - she graduated yesterday, an MA with Distinction! 💜🎓🎉
Join professionals from education, social care, youth justice, the prison service & more as they embark on our next online accredited NVR Foundation Level Training.
Designed for professionals who want to bring this transformative approach into their practice.
Starts 14 October
bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
Designed for professionals who want to bring this transformative approach into their practice.
Starts 14 October
bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
September 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Join professionals from education, social care, youth justice, the prison service & more as they embark on our next online accredited NVR Foundation Level Training.
Designed for professionals who want to bring this transformative approach into their practice.
Starts 14 October
bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
Designed for professionals who want to bring this transformative approach into their practice.
Starts 14 October
bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
“It’s not about being passive, it’s about being receptively present…. Say yes to the feelings, even as you say no to the behaviour.” - Dan Siegel
#NVR can help - bit.ly/NVR_BM
#ChallengingBehaviour #CPV #Adoption #FosterCare #KinshipCare #SEND #ACES #ParentalSupport #Connection #RelationalRepair
#NVR can help - bit.ly/NVR_BM
#ChallengingBehaviour #CPV #Adoption #FosterCare #KinshipCare #SEND #ACES #ParentalSupport #Connection #RelationalRepair
August 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
“It’s not about being passive, it’s about being receptively present…. Say yes to the feelings, even as you say no to the behaviour.” - Dan Siegel
#NVR can help - bit.ly/NVR_BM
#ChallengingBehaviour #CPV #Adoption #FosterCare #KinshipCare #SEND #ACES #ParentalSupport #Connection #RelationalRepair
#NVR can help - bit.ly/NVR_BM
#ChallengingBehaviour #CPV #Adoption #FosterCare #KinshipCare #SEND #ACES #ParentalSupport #Connection #RelationalRepair
“Traditional methods of managing a child’s behaviour through punishment and reward not only have little effect, but actually make things worse: for both child and parent.” - @stuartshanker.bsky.social
#NVR can help - bit.ly/NVR_BM
#ParentalSupport #Connection #RelationalRepair
#NVR can help - bit.ly/NVR_BM
#ParentalSupport #Connection #RelationalRepair
August 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
“Traditional methods of managing a child’s behaviour through punishment and reward not only have little effect, but actually make things worse: for both child and parent.” - @stuartshanker.bsky.social
#NVR can help - bit.ly/NVR_BM
#ParentalSupport #Connection #RelationalRepair
#NVR can help - bit.ly/NVR_BM
#ParentalSupport #Connection #RelationalRepair
🌿 In NVR, “baskets” help parents sort behaviours into priorities:
It’s not about controlling everything. It’s about choosing what matters most, and responding with presence, hope, and connection. 💜
www.buzzsprout.com/2422439/epis...
#NVR #Parenting #FamilyConnection #parents #nonviolentresistance
It’s not about controlling everything. It’s about choosing what matters most, and responding with presence, hope, and connection. 💜
www.buzzsprout.com/2422439/epis...
#NVR #Parenting #FamilyConnection #parents #nonviolentresistance
August 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
💬 “We’ve tried everything & nothing works!” If you’ve heard this from the parents/ carers you support - this post is for you.
#NVR can help - join us for our online NVR Foundation Level Training, starts 2 Sept - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
See you there?
#NonviolentResistance
#NVR can help - join us for our online NVR Foundation Level Training, starts 2 Sept - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
See you there?
#NonviolentResistance
August 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
💬 “We’ve tried everything & nothing works!” If you’ve heard this from the parents/ carers you support - this post is for you.
#NVR can help - join us for our online NVR Foundation Level Training, starts 2 Sept - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
See you there?
#NonviolentResistance
#NVR can help - join us for our online NVR Foundation Level Training, starts 2 Sept - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
See you there?
#NonviolentResistance
Really enjoyed doing this…
🌿 New on Pondering Play and Therapy 🎙️
Nonviolent Resistance (NVR) — a parenting approach that helps families facing conflict, aggression, and disconnection.
🎧 Tune in: www.buzzsprout.com/2422439/epis...
#Parenting #NVR #Therapy #FamilySupport #PlayTherapy #Podcast
Nonviolent Resistance (NVR) — a parenting approach that helps families facing conflict, aggression, and disconnection.
🎧 Tune in: www.buzzsprout.com/2422439/epis...
#Parenting #NVR #Therapy #FamilySupport #PlayTherapy #Podcast
August 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Really enjoyed doing this…
🎉 We’ve reached 2,500 downloads! 🎉
A huge thank you to everyone who has listened, shared, and supported the Pondering Play and Therapy Podcast. 💛 Your encouragement means the world to us🌿
🎙️
#PodcastMilestone #PlayMatters #TherapyThroughPlay #PonderingPlayAndTherapy
A huge thank you to everyone who has listened, shared, and supported the Pondering Play and Therapy Podcast. 💛 Your encouragement means the world to us🌿
🎙️
#PodcastMilestone #PlayMatters #TherapyThroughPlay #PonderingPlayAndTherapy
August 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
“The pervasive misunderstanding of trauma-related behavior has a profound effect on our educational, mental health, & juvenile justice systems.” - Bruce D Perry
#NVR is a powerful, systemic approach that can help - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
#TraumaInformed #TraumaResponsive
#NVR is a powerful, systemic approach that can help - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
#TraumaInformed #TraumaResponsive
August 21, 2025 at 9:13 AM
“The pervasive misunderstanding of trauma-related behavior has a profound effect on our educational, mental health, & juvenile justice systems.” - Bruce D Perry
#NVR is a powerful, systemic approach that can help - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
#TraumaInformed #TraumaResponsive
#NVR is a powerful, systemic approach that can help - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
#TraumaInformed #TraumaResponsive
Reposted by NVRnorthampton
Holiday homes for neurodivergent families
Avoid strong smells - from hand soap and air fresheners. They can overwhelm or make people feel sick (cherry hand soap)
Reduce textures - esp for sofas and bedding. Throws can help if seats are textured, but embroidery on duvets/ pillows can be unbearable.
Avoid strong smells - from hand soap and air fresheners. They can overwhelm or make people feel sick (cherry hand soap)
Reduce textures - esp for sofas and bedding. Throws can help if seats are textured, but embroidery on duvets/ pillows can be unbearable.
August 21, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Holiday homes for neurodivergent families
Avoid strong smells - from hand soap and air fresheners. They can overwhelm or make people feel sick (cherry hand soap)
Reduce textures - esp for sofas and bedding. Throws can help if seats are textured, but embroidery on duvets/ pillows can be unbearable.
Avoid strong smells - from hand soap and air fresheners. They can overwhelm or make people feel sick (cherry hand soap)
Reduce textures - esp for sofas and bedding. Throws can help if seats are textured, but embroidery on duvets/ pillows can be unbearable.
From troubled & troubling tots to teens - from violent, destructive behaviours to anxiety-based controlling & self-injurious behaviours, we’ll equip you with strategies & techniques proven to help where traditional approaches don’t seem to work.
NVR - Beginner’s Mind
9 Sept | Online
bit.ly/NVR_BM
NVR - Beginner’s Mind
9 Sept | Online
bit.ly/NVR_BM
August 19, 2025 at 7:42 AM
From troubled & troubling tots to teens - from violent, destructive behaviours to anxiety-based controlling & self-injurious behaviours, we’ll equip you with strategies & techniques proven to help where traditional approaches don’t seem to work.
NVR - Beginner’s Mind
9 Sept | Online
bit.ly/NVR_BM
NVR - Beginner’s Mind
9 Sept | Online
bit.ly/NVR_BM
Carrie Grant in The Guardian: Supporting kids with Send is expensive. But the cost of not doing so is far greater. We agree. www.theguardian.com/commenti...
Supporting kids with Send is expensive. But the cost of not doing so is far greater | Carrie Grant
Education, health and care plans have been invaluable for my children. Hints they could be scrapped fill me with fear, says TV presenter Carrie Grant
www.theguardian.com
August 19, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Reposted by NVRnorthampton
📣 The Government has announced that kinship carers will be included in a new review of parental leave and pay!
Are you a kinship carer and do you want to make sure your voice is heard? Respond to the review’s call for evidence: ow.ly/5nfc50WF5UR
#SameLoveSameLeave
Are you a kinship carer and do you want to make sure your voice is heard? Respond to the review’s call for evidence: ow.ly/5nfc50WF5UR
#SameLoveSameLeave
August 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
📣 The Government has announced that kinship carers will be included in a new review of parental leave and pay!
Are you a kinship carer and do you want to make sure your voice is heard? Respond to the review’s call for evidence: ow.ly/5nfc50WF5UR
#SameLoveSameLeave
Are you a kinship carer and do you want to make sure your voice is heard? Respond to the review’s call for evidence: ow.ly/5nfc50WF5UR
#SameLoveSameLeave
Self funders, we now offer 0% interest payment plans across all of our trainings through PayPal*
We do not charge any additional fees for offering these options or if you choose to use them.
*see Paypal for eligibility and T&Cs
We do not charge any additional fees for offering these options or if you choose to use them.
*see Paypal for eligibility and T&Cs
Autumn/Winter dates for our Online #NonviolentResistanceTraining…
For parents, grandparents, foster carers, or anyone raising children:-
• NVR #BeginnersMind - bit.ly/NVR_BM
For Professionals:-
• #NVRFoundation L1 - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
• #NVRAdvanced L2 - bit.ly/NVRAdv
For parents, grandparents, foster carers, or anyone raising children:-
• NVR #BeginnersMind - bit.ly/NVR_BM
For Professionals:-
• #NVRFoundation L1 - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
• #NVRAdvanced L2 - bit.ly/NVRAdv
August 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Self funders, we now offer 0% interest payment plans across all of our trainings through PayPal*
We do not charge any additional fees for offering these options or if you choose to use them.
*see Paypal for eligibility and T&Cs
We do not charge any additional fees for offering these options or if you choose to use them.
*see Paypal for eligibility and T&Cs
The objective... “is not to change people & their behaviour in order to get our way; it is to establish relationships based on honesty & empathy, which will eventually fulfill everyone’s needs.” - Marshall B Rosenberg
#NVR can help - bit.ly/NVR_BM
#SystemicApproach #Connection #ParentalSupport
#NVR can help - bit.ly/NVR_BM
#SystemicApproach #Connection #ParentalSupport
August 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The objective... “is not to change people & their behaviour in order to get our way; it is to establish relationships based on honesty & empathy, which will eventually fulfill everyone’s needs.” - Marshall B Rosenberg
#NVR can help - bit.ly/NVR_BM
#SystemicApproach #Connection #ParentalSupport
#NVR can help - bit.ly/NVR_BM
#SystemicApproach #Connection #ParentalSupport
NVR is a powerful approach for parents who feel they’ve lost their voice, influence, or connection with their child. If you’re lying awake at night, anxious, feeling isolated, or even afraid - for your child or of them - NVR offers a way forward.
bit.ly/NVR_BM
#CPV #CPVA #NVR
#ParentalSupport
bit.ly/NVR_BM
#CPV #CPVA #NVR
#ParentalSupport
July 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
NVR is a powerful approach for parents who feel they’ve lost their voice, influence, or connection with their child. If you’re lying awake at night, anxious, feeling isolated, or even afraid - for your child or of them - NVR offers a way forward.
bit.ly/NVR_BM
#CPV #CPVA #NVR
#ParentalSupport
bit.ly/NVR_BM
#CPV #CPVA #NVR
#ParentalSupport
Brilliant!!! Huge congratulations @helenbonnick.bsky.social 😊🎉
We want to send a HUGE congratulations to Helen Bonnick MBE this week, she has now been presented with her MBE in person, after being announced in the New Year's Honours list for her work supporting families over over 20 years. We are incredibly proud of her, and so pleased that she is our Patron!
July 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Brilliant!!! Huge congratulations @helenbonnick.bsky.social 😊🎉
#NVR is a powerful, proven systemic approach that can help professionals support & empower families struggling with violent, aggressive & controlling behaviours from children & young people
NVR Foundation (L1) training
8 x bi-weekly ONLINE sessions
Starts 2 Sept
6:30 - 9:00pm BST
bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
NVR Foundation (L1) training
8 x bi-weekly ONLINE sessions
Starts 2 Sept
6:30 - 9:00pm BST
bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
July 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
#NVR is a powerful, proven systemic approach that can help professionals support & empower families struggling with violent, aggressive & controlling behaviours from children & young people
NVR Foundation (L1) training
8 x bi-weekly ONLINE sessions
Starts 2 Sept
6:30 - 9:00pm BST
bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
NVR Foundation (L1) training
8 x bi-weekly ONLINE sessions
Starts 2 Sept
6:30 - 9:00pm BST
bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
“…everywhere you look - there are people impacted by trauma who are still misunderstood, and sometimes retraumatized, by the very systems that should be helping them.” - Oprah Winfrey
NVR can help - bit.ly/2TlRH2a
#NVR #SystemicApproach #Connection #RelationalRepair #ParentalSupport
NVR can help - bit.ly/2TlRH2a
#NVR #SystemicApproach #Connection #RelationalRepair #ParentalSupport
July 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
“…everywhere you look - there are people impacted by trauma who are still misunderstood, and sometimes retraumatized, by the very systems that should be helping them.” - Oprah Winfrey
NVR can help - bit.ly/2TlRH2a
#NVR #SystemicApproach #Connection #RelationalRepair #ParentalSupport
NVR can help - bit.ly/2TlRH2a
#NVR #SystemicApproach #Connection #RelationalRepair #ParentalSupport
Autumn/Winter dates for our Online #NonviolentResistanceTraining…
For parents, grandparents, foster carers, or anyone raising children:-
• NVR #BeginnersMind - bit.ly/NVR_BM
For Professionals:-
• #NVRFoundation L1 - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
• #NVRAdvanced L2 - bit.ly/NVRAdv
For parents, grandparents, foster carers, or anyone raising children:-
• NVR #BeginnersMind - bit.ly/NVR_BM
For Professionals:-
• #NVRFoundation L1 - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
• #NVRAdvanced L2 - bit.ly/NVRAdv
July 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Autumn/Winter dates for our Online #NonviolentResistanceTraining…
For parents, grandparents, foster carers, or anyone raising children:-
• NVR #BeginnersMind - bit.ly/NVR_BM
For Professionals:-
• #NVRFoundation L1 - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
• #NVRAdvanced L2 - bit.ly/NVRAdv
For parents, grandparents, foster carers, or anyone raising children:-
• NVR #BeginnersMind - bit.ly/NVR_BM
For Professionals:-
• #NVRFoundation L1 - bit.ly/NVR-FdnL1
• #NVRAdvanced L2 - bit.ly/NVRAdv
Reposted by NVRnorthampton
Across the late summer and autumn last year I spoke to parents, carers and professional about how we support families living with children's challenging behaviour. You can read my report and listen to all the interviews here.
#cpv #ccvab
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#cpv #ccvab
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June 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Across the late summer and autumn last year I spoke to parents, carers and professional about how we support families living with children's challenging behaviour. You can read my report and listen to all the interviews here.
#cpv #ccvab
alcoates.co.uk/churchill-fe...
#cpv #ccvab
alcoates.co.uk/churchill-fe...
Reward-and-punishment-based approaches simply do not work for all children or teenagers. There is another way…
‘NVR -Beginner’s Mind’
8 online, bi-weekly sessions
9 Sept, 6:30pm - 8pm (BST)
🔗 bit.ly/NVR_BM
For parents, grandparents, foster carers, or anyone raising children - you are not alone.
‘NVR -Beginner’s Mind’
8 online, bi-weekly sessions
9 Sept, 6:30pm - 8pm (BST)
🔗 bit.ly/NVR_BM
For parents, grandparents, foster carers, or anyone raising children - you are not alone.
July 8, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Reward-and-punishment-based approaches simply do not work for all children or teenagers. There is another way…
‘NVR -Beginner’s Mind’
8 online, bi-weekly sessions
9 Sept, 6:30pm - 8pm (BST)
🔗 bit.ly/NVR_BM
For parents, grandparents, foster carers, or anyone raising children - you are not alone.
‘NVR -Beginner’s Mind’
8 online, bi-weekly sessions
9 Sept, 6:30pm - 8pm (BST)
🔗 bit.ly/NVR_BM
For parents, grandparents, foster carers, or anyone raising children - you are not alone.