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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore why endings, big or small, can feel particularly difficult for care-experienced children. Whether it’s the end of a visit, a school day, a relationship, or a placement, these moments can trigger intense emotional responses that may seem disproportionate to what’s happening in the present.

Through a trauma-informed lens, we unpack how past experiences of loss, separation, and unpredictability shape children’s responses to endings. We discuss how these experiences can impact trust, emotional regulation, and expectations of relationships, and why endings may be experienced as unsafe rather than simply transitional.

This episode offers practical, compassionate guidance for parents, carers, and professionals—helping you understand what sits beneath these reactions and how to support children through endings in a way that builds safety, predictability, and emotional resilience over time.

Episode Highlights:

• Why endings can feel overwhelming for care-experienced children
• The impact of loss, separation, and disrupted attachments
• How past experiences shape present reactions to endings
• Why even small transitions can trigger big emotions
• The role of predictability and preparation
• Practical ways to support children before, during, and after endings
• Building trust and emotional safety around transitions