Curious about the origin story of FamilyAxis? In this first-person account, follow my path from psychology student to founder, and discover the practical frustrations that led to the creation of a tool for residential family centres.

What does it take to build a career in a Residential Family Assessment Centre? This article explores the key roles, essential qualifications, and skills you need to make a difference in this challenging but rewarding sector.

Want to make direct work logging simple and consistent? This article introduces our new Direct Work feature. It uses custom templates and a grading scale to help teams log sessions, measure progress with analytics, and ensure standardised, evidence-based reporting.

What happens when families face court, but separation isn’t the only option? Residential Family Assessment Centres (RFACs) offer a unique space for parenting assessments. This article explores what they are, when they’re used, and why they’re growing fast. A vital guide for understanding a little-known but important part of the family justice system.

Wondering how to speak truth with empathy when emotions run high? If you’ve ever hesitated to give feedback for fear of hurting parents or felt uncertain about setting firm but caring boundaries, this article is for you. We break down Marshall Rosenberg’s Non-Violent Communication framework into simple, heart-centered strategies for honest, respectful conversations with families and colleagues.

Discover how FamilyAxis’s new Observations feature is designed specifically for family assessment centres to simplify logging, sorting, and analysing observations. Learn about its intuitive six-step grading system, customisable categories tailored to your assessment framework, and powerful analytics dashboards that help teams identify trends and intervene early.

What if the most powerful advocates for families are those who’ve walked the path themselves? In child protection, trust and understanding can be hard to build—but Peer Parent Advocacy (PPA) is quietly changing that. This article explores how parents with lived experience of the child protection system are stepping into advocacy roles to support others on the same path.

Think you have to bend Word into submission for your genogram? Think again. This article shows why Word’s just not cut out for the job - and why taking five minutes to try a purpose-built, free tool like FamilyAxis can be the easiest “new” thing you do all week. Give it a whirl - you might never go back.

Need help getting started on your genogram journey? It can feel confusing at first, but nothing beats seeing real examples. Explore five different family setups - from basic nuclear to blended-families and get inspired to map your own.

Ever looked at a genogram and felt overwhelmed? This straightforward guide is designed to help beginners master the basics in six simple steps, whether you're using it professionally or just exploring your own family story, why not give it a try?

Could simply changing the setting of a therapy session make it more effective for some people? This article explores the rising popularity of walk-and-talk therapy by examining its benefits and drawbacks. Grounded in real-world insights from a residential family assessment centre, it explores how this method offers some parents a less formal, more approachable option compared to conventional indoor therapy.