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Able to Care — 114 episodes

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Dementia, Grief and Counselling with Lisa Daniels - Part 1

2

Tackling Child Poverty with Dignity - Part 2

3

Understanding Child Poverty in the UK - Part 1

4

Adapting Activities for Dementia with Florence Tyloo - Part 2

5

Meaningful Activities in Dementia Care with Florence Tyloo - Part 1

6

Breaking Cycles of Trauma: Parenting, Social Work and the Power of Honest Support

7

Understanding Trauma in Children and Families: Beyond Labels, Behaviour and Blame

8

Personal Care Refusal in Dementia Care: How to Reduce Distress and Build Trust

9

What Children’s Homes Really Need: Rhiannon Hughes on Staffing, Trust and Therapeutic Care

10

Growing Up in Care: Rhiannon Hughes on Trauma, Survival and Sibling Separation

11

Social Media & Phone Ban: Why Taking Phones Away Can Make Behaviour Worse

12

Therapeutic Kindness in Children’s Homes: Building Strong Teams for Better Care

13

Why People with Dementia Pace: Understanding Walking, Distress and Unmet Need

14

Why Belonging Matters: Understanding Behaviour, Trauma & School Exclusion | Dr Lisa Cherry

15

Is It Lying or Coping? Understanding Children’s Behaviour for Parents, Teachers and Caregivers

16

Understanding Autism Beyond Behaviour: Science, Hope and Practical Support for Parents and Caregivers

17

Attention-Seeking or Connection-Seeking? Understanding Behaviour That Challenges

18

Why Wellbeing Matters in Care Homes: Dementia, Burnout and Better Support with Surraya Sadr

19

How to De-Escalate Behaviour: 4 Practical Steps That Actually Work

20

Dementia Adventure: Keeping Life Meaningful After a Dementia Diagnosis

21

How to Reduce Violence in Health and Social Care: Prevention That Actually Works

22

18 Minutes of CPR: The Night That Saved Rob Jones’ Life

23

When Honesty Hurts: Connection Before Correction in Dementia Care

24

Small Changes That Reduce Dementia Risk - with Michelle Reshef-Ash

25

Why Children Steal, Hide or Hoard: The Real Story Behind ‘Difficult’ Behaviour

26

The School-to-Prison Pipeline & Neurodiversity – What Schools Miss with Dr Neil Alexander-Passe

27

Restorative Practice That Works: How to Debrief After Difficult Behaviour

28

Future Care Made Simple: Vicky Jones on Planning Before Crisis Hits

29

What Is Positive Behaviour Support PBS ? Real-life examples and practical insights

30

Living Well With Dementia: Friendship, Dignity and Making Moments Matter

31

Trauma Isn’t a Behaviour Problem: 3 Mindset Swaps for Carers and Teachers

32

From Carer to Diagnosis: Michael Booth on Living with Young Onset Dementia

33

When Dementia Looks Like Aggression: What Behaviour Is Really Saying & How to Respond

34

Live-In Care Explained – Why Families Are Choosing Home Over Care Homes

35

Why 'Do As You’re Told' Doesn’t Work: Rethinking Challenging Behaviour

36

No Home, No Care: The UK Housing Crisis Blocking Care Packages

37

Preventative Wellbeing: The Six C’s That Help People Thrive

38

Transforming School Behaviour and Culture with Fiona Booth

39

The Hidden Power of Language in Care, Teaching and Parenting

40

Silence Your Inner Critic: Mindful Self-Compassion for Caregivers (with Kathryn Lovewell)

41

The Cost of Submissive Behaviour: When Quiet Isn’t Calm

42

Understanding Men, Women & Stress: John Gray on Relationships, Care, and Self-Care

43

AI in Care and Education: Enhancing Humanity or Risking Connection?

44

Anxiety Isn’t Weakness – It’s Wisdom in Disguise

45

Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA): Why It’s Not Defiance, It’s Autonomy

46

She Built a Business to Beat Her Biggest Fear

47

The Hidden Curriculum: Behaviour They Learn from You

48

Understanding Dementia: What Every Carer and Family Needs to Know

49

6 Smarter Ways to Teach Behaviour (Without Punishment)

50

When the System Takes Your Child: A Father’s Fight to Reunite

51

The Power of Repair: Rebuilding Trust After Behaviour Challenges

52

Food, Frailty & Dignity: Supporting Nutrition in Older Age

53

Lies, Trust and Survival: Rethinking Dishonesty

54

Love, Loss and Dignity: Rethinking Dementia Support

55

Good & Evil: Ditch the Labels, see the person, not the category.

56

Supporting Children in Care: Practical Tools for Parents & Teachers

57

Spot the Signs: Prevent Behaviour Escalation Early

58

Praise, Placements & Belonging: Support Neurodivergent Kids

59

Why “Attention Seeking” Is Really Connection Seeking

60

Living with Young Onset Dementia: Karen Thomas on Change & Care

61

Why “Calm Down” Backfires — And What to Say Instead

62

Living Alongside Young People: Foster Care & Creative Healing

63

Right, Wrong, or Just Misunderstood? A Trauma-Informed Look at Behaviour

64

When the System Fails, Love Doesn’t

65

Is “Good Behaviour” Hiding a Bigger Problem?

66

Supporting Struggling Minds: Executive Function Explained

67

Positive Culture Starts with You: Why Carers Need Praise Too

68

Retained Reflexes & Behaviour: A Game-Changer for Parents and Teachers

69

Reclaiming Boundaries in a Switched-On World

70

Creating Trauma-Responsive Schools: Why Every Child Needs to Belong

71

From Crying Babies to Angry Adults: Why We Judge Instead of Help

72

Vapes & Spice: The Hidden Addiction Crisis - with Alison Armstrong

73

Beyond Judgement: How to See the Person, Not Just the Behaviour

74

Fixing School Systems: From Trauma to True Inclusion

75

Stop Punishing, Start Understanding: A Kinder Way to Manage Behaviour

76

Parent & Child Fostering: Keeping Families Together

77

Praise or Pressure? Helping Kids Build Resilience

78

Fostering Growth: Mindset Shifts That Change Lives

79

Regression Is a Message: What’s the Child Really Telling You?

80

Dignity in Personal Care: Small Acts, Big Impact

81

It’s Not Them, It’s You: The Secret to Calmer Parenting and Teaching

82

Trauma in School and at Home: What Every Teacher and Parent Should Know

83

Shame Doesn’t Teach: A Better Way for Parents, Teachers & Carers

84

Understanding Dementia: Real Support, Real Stories, Real Change

85

Feeling Numb? It Might Be Compassion Fatigue

86

How Cognitive Assessments Help Children Thrive: A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Carers

87

The Science of Negativity Bias: Practical Tools for Caregivers, Teachers, and Parents

88

Online Extremism, Identity, and Safeguarding: How to Protect Young Minds

89

Risk Aversion vs Resilience: How Managed Risk Builds Confidence in Children and Adults

90

From the Care System to Changing It: Steve Baron on Reframing Social Work and Supporting Vulnerable Children

91

Boundaries That Build Trust: Why Caregivers, Parents & Professionals Need Them

92

Understanding Grooming and Childhood SA: A Survivor’s Story with Jeremy Indika

93

How to Manage Stressful Situations Without Losing Control: Top Tips for Caregivers and Parents

94

Trauma, Autonomy, and Advocacy: Navigating PDA with Julia Daunt and Ruth Fidler

95

Should We Praise Children? The Answer for All Parents, Teachers and Carers

96

Trauma-Informed or Just a Trend? How to Create Real Change in Classrooms & Care Settings

97

How to Support Neurodivergent & Trauma-Affected Individuals for Parents, Teachers and Carers

98

Understanding Childhood Trauma:What Every Parent, Teacher & Carer Needs to Know

99

How Workplace Culture Shapes Behavior Management: Creating Positive Environments for Care & Education

100

The Teenage Brain Uncovered: Understanding Adolescence with Dr. Bettina Hohnen

101

FASD Awareness: Alison McCormack on Diagnosis, Challenges & Effective Support

102

The Mary Poppins of Social Care: Paula Cashmore on Quality, Compassion, and Leadership in Care

103

From Conflict to Connection: How ‘I’ Statements Transform Communication

104

From Love on the Spectrum to Autism Education: Kaelynn Partlow’s Story

105

Mood Monitoring: A Game-Changer for Carers, Teachers & Parents in Managing Behaviour

106

Mental Capacity Explained: How to Assess, Support, and Advocate for Better Decision-Making

107

De-escalate Stress & Build Trust with One Simple Phrase

108

The Power of Play: How Play Transforms Learning & Behaviour with Emily Warren

109

Breaking Down Tasks for Success: Forward & Backward Chaining in Care & Education

110

Understanding Dementia: Gina Awad on Advocacy, Rare Dementias, and Carer Support

111

Why Setting Boundaries is Key to Healthy Relationships and Mental Wellbeing

112

Seven Steps to Empower Autistic Children

113

The Power of Active Listening

114

How Do You Find the Right Care Home for Your Loved One?