This Introduction to DDP PACE is a 1-day course, spread over two half days on 17 and 24 September 2026.
It introduces the principles of PACE allowing you the opportunity to practice this approach in interventions with children and families. Children who have experienced relational trauma will have developed ways of thinking, feeling and behaving in response to their early experiences. DDP PACE deepens emotional connection and psychological safety with children to help them recover trust.
PACE stands for playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy. It was created by Dr. Dan Hughes, the founder of DDPI and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), as a core aspect of DDP. PACE is central to DDP-informed parenting and teaching.
DDP PACE trainings are provided by DDP PACE Trainers, supported by DDPI Worldwide.
The training objectives include:
- To provide an introduction to the attitude of PACE and its use by practitioners in their interventions and supportive relationships
- Increase understanding of the practice model of DDP and the role of PACE within this model
- Understand the importance of a relational focus to support interventions with children and families
affected by developmental trauma - Understand PACE and explore its helpfulness with children and adults
- Explore using PACE in the moment in our practice
What is PACE?
More information about PACE can be found on our What is meant by PACE? page. Please see our Training section for more details about DDP PACE Training.
Who is it for?
This training is suitable for all adults caring for or working with children who have experienced relational trauma. This can include adoptive parents, foster carers, kinship carers, residential workers, education practitioners, and support workers.
Organiser
Contact: training@thebelayfoundation.org.uk
“The Belay Foundation is a charity that supports families whose children are care-experienced and have been through early life trauma. We help families find trauma-responsive childcare at home and provide practical support such as advice on disability benefits. Our aim is to strengthen the support around a family to improve family relationships and resilience. All of our training and support to families is built around the principles of DDP.”
More details
Dates: 17 and 24 September 2026
Please contact the organisers or visit their website to book your place.
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