Book review : Working with relational trauma in children's residential care: a guide to using dyadic developmental practice by Kim S Golding, George Thompson & Edwina Grant

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Scotland, Matthew (2025) Book review : Working with relational trauma in children's residential care: a guide to using dyadic developmental practice by Kim S Golding, George Thompson & Edwina Grant. Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care, 24 (2). pp. 86-91. ISSN 1478-1840

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Abstract

Working With Relational Trauma in Children’s Residential Care is intended by its three authors as a training resource and guidebook that provokes thought and provides guidance for practitioners. The book’s thorough treatment of trauma-informed child care complements our foundational Crossreach texts (Practice Model, TCI, and Beacon House), focusing specifically on dyadic developmental practice in residential settings. The opening chapters explain key DDP principles, applying familiar terms such as attachment theory, intersubjectivity, the window of tolerance, PACE, and storytelling. The book explains theory in an accessible manner, with its application to practice brought to life by an array of case studies, illustrations, and reflective exercises. The book’s reflective and illustrative format prompted me to write a reflective review using its images as discussion points while considering my first year in residential child care.

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