Gareth K Thomas, foster carer, on trauma informed parenting

In this episode, we sit down with foster carer Gareth K Thomas to explore his experiences of caring for children who have lived through trauma, and what it really means to offer trauma-informed care in practice.Gareth shares honest reflections on the realities of foster care - the rewards, the challenges, and the emotional impact of supporting children who have experienced adversity. We talk about how trauma shows up in behaviour, how carers can make sense of what they’re seeing, and the importance of staying curious, compassionate, and regulated in the face of difficult moments.The conversation also explores:What trauma-informed care looks like day-to-dayThe importance of relationships, trust, and consistencySupporting children without losing sight of yourselfThe wider system around foster care - what helps and what gets in the wayAs ever, this is a grounded and thoughtful discussion that keeps the focus on real-life practice, not theory alone.Gareth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethkthomas/Gareth's website: https://garethkthomas.com/https://www.clrfd.com/48/Gareth's forthcoming bookhttps://a-z-book.com/