Additional Courses
On completion of a level, Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced, we also ask that you complete two Additional Courses.
You can access the Additional Courses at any point in your learning journey with us, but we recommend you complete all 12 courses from our Foundational Level, so that you are more familiar with some of the terms we use in our Additonal Courses.
Each course takes about one hour to complete.
ADDITIONAL COURSES
We continue to develop our training drawing on the latest research for therapeutic parenting. Our Additional Level topics are being developed and we currently have two courses available, progressing to more courses over the coming months.
Helping Babies Heal: Understanding the impact of Trauma
Babies and toddlers who enter care have often experienced significant disruption, loss, and trauma, even at a very young age. This course helps caregivers understand how early experiences can affect a child’s development, behaviour, attachment, and sense of safety.
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Participants will learn what to expect when caring for infants and toddlers who have experienced trauma, how to recognise and respond to their emotional and developmental needs, and practical strategies for building trust, security, and healthy attachment. The course aims to equip caregivers with the confidence, knowledge, and skills to provide nurturing, responsive care that supports healing and positive outcomes for young children.
They Care Too - The Impact of Fostering on Biological Children
When you welcome a child into your care, the journey involves your whole family, including your own children.
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This course is designed for caregivers who are caring for children alongside their biological children. Together, we’ll explore the experiences of biological children, navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of mixed caregiving households, and learn practical strategies to support positive relationships and help the whole family thrive.
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REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR TRAINING
From late August 2026 we have a new training registration process. Please click below to find out more.
FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL
Our Foundational Level courses are available for registration. They cover topics such as:
- How Trauma Impacts the Child’s Brain
- Attachment 101
- How our Past Shapes Parenting
Please click below to learn more about the full range of Foundational Level courses.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Our Intermediate Level courses are in development and will cover topics such as:
- Exploring Attachment Styles and Behaviour
- Understanding Legal Rights and Responsibilities
- Emotional Impact of Caregiving
ADVANCED
LEVEL
Our Advanced Level courses are in development and will cover topics such as:
- Communication – Staying Open and Engaged
- Providing Safe Structure and Supervision
- Understanding your Child’s Chronological Vs Developmental Age
National Care Standards
The National Care Standards set the minimum requirements that must be met for tamariki and rangatahi in care, as well as the support caregivers should receive when they open their hearts and homes to children.
There are SIX parts to the National Care Standards. We have adapted them into four easy-to-understand, self-directed courses giving caregivers a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities.
Learning Resources
We have put together a library of supplementary training resources to help you on your therapeutic parenting journey. These can be used to help refresh your learning, shared with other caregivers in your network, or printed out to post around your whare (house) as an everyday reminder.