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I love exploring how we can use attachment theory and research findings to navigate parenting challenges in a calmer, more connected way. I hope you'll find a topic on this page that resonates with you.  

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Navigating divorce or separation through a family systems approach

I'm joining Dr. Sarah Bren on her podcast, Securely Attached. Sarah is a clinical psychologist and parenting expert who helps families navigate the challenges of raising emotionally healthy kids. Her podcast is a go-to resource for parents who want science-backed insights delivered with warmth and compassion.

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Together we explore:

 

  • Why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to separation, even among siblings, and why tuning into each child’s unique needs matters.

  • What the Circle of Security framework is and how it can be used to support children’s attachment during major family transitions.

  • The three core emotional needs that children rely on to feel secure, and how parents can meet these needs in everyday moments.

  • How to separate your own trauma and fears from your child’s experience so you can truly see and respond to them without projection.

  • Why allowing more time and slowness during transitions isn’t a setback, but an important part of healing and connection.

  • The power of rupture and repair in relationships and practical ways parents can engage in repair after conflict or misunderstanding.

  • How different family structures after separation, sometimes two distinct family systems, can be healthy, depending on what your family needs.

  • Navigating the challenges of co-parenting, including managing handovers and stepping back when it’s not your parenting time.

 

If you’re looking for compassionate, practical guidance on fostering secure attachment for your children through big changes, this conversation is full of insights and tools you won’t want to miss!

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Deeper Attachment Security with Our Children

I'm joining clinical psychologist Dr. Mark Grixti on his podcast, The Awe in Trauma. We had many conversations on this topic as Mark has been guiding me in practice for over eight years now. 

 

Here is how Mark described this episode:

 

“Attachment" can feel like an abstract and complex concept, and Una is passionate about making it accessible, turning theory and research into simple, everyday steps that help parents feel more confident and connected with their children. 

In this episode, you can hear Una describe her attuned approach in establishing a framework with the child and family in a deep and respectful way.  The listener will get an insight into the connection and patience that is so helpful in building trust and attachment bonds with the therapist, and the foundations for trauma work.  It is really an essential learning point to hear how Una holds the power of 'uncertainty' in order to drop any predetermined agenda and create the space to really open up to the experience of her people, thus empowering them.  This approach facilitates deeper healing of attachment wounds, intergenerational healing and most importantly, scaffolds the bonds and behaviours that can maximise the love moving within each family system.  

What penguins can teach you about child-centered handovers

I recently had the pleasure of joining Kate Daly, co-founder of amicable, on The Divorce Podcast, a thoughtful and compassionate series that explores the many facets of separation, co-parenting, and rebuilding life after divorce. 

 

In our episode, we explore how even small changes in the way separated parents approach handovers can make a big difference for children. Drawing inspiration from penguins, share practical ideas and attachment-based insights for creating more secure, respectful transitions between homes. Whether you’re navigating a tricky co-parenting dynamic or supporting families in your work, I hope this conversation offers some helpful new perspectives.

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Raising confident kids: the secret to nagitaing tantrum like a pro

I joined mental coach for mohters Blanka Falk to explore attachment, co-regulation, rupture, repair and simple ways we can stay regulated when our children are not. 

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What is at the heart of strengthening and nurturing attachment security?

I shared my answer to this question in my recent contribution to the Awe Trauma Podcast hosted by my supervisor of many years Dr Mark Grixti. My bit begins at about the 36th minute of the episode (you might find other contributions about healing trauma interesting as well).

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Making child-centred decisions after separation

In this episode, I come together with an accredited family mediator, Louisa Whitney, to explore how separated parents can use what we know about children's emotional security needs to help them make child-centred decisions. 

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Successful Co-Parenting with Differing Parenting Styles

A conversation with Christina Vinters, a divorce mediator, lawyer and author of Pathways to Amicable Divorce, about how recognising the strengths of the other parent can help create an environment where both parents contribute to their child’s emotional security, even when approaches differ.

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