I recently joined Noel McDermott on his Wellbeing Show to discuss the proposed Resilience Task Force and the call to Government about the need for a cross-sector, multi-agency response to the aftermath of the pandemic, which will ultimately see social and psychological consequences for front-line workers, support seeking people and society at large. [...]
I was really pleased to be invited to Lisa’s Trauma Resonance Resilience webinar, where we discussed ACEs, trauma and social change. Lisa is an expert in her field and being able to join her was a privilege. In the webinar, we covered some of the challenges of applying the bio-medical model [...]
The topic of trauma-informed practice has never been more relevant. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown – and in its aftermath – we need to consider the role of childhood adversity and subsequent traumatising experiences in the lives of the people we are supporting. Social and psychological problems have been increasing [...]
Shortly into the start of lockdown I posted on social media about the looming crisis that is sure to come as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. We are entering a public health crisis of another kind, the kind that isn’t just about physical health. A crisis that will impact mental health and social [...]
Staying well, both physically and mentally can be difficult at the best of times, let alone at a time of crisis. The coronavirus pandemic has put immense stress and pressure on people from all walks of life and in all sorts of ways. Key workers in particular are in our thoughts as they are [...]
It’s been a month since the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP) published an article that I co-wrote with Dr Peter Cairns - Addressing adverse childhood experiences: implications for professional practice. In the editorial we explored just some of the enablers and barriers related to implementing ACE enquiry in a UK primary care context. [...]
The current coronavirus public health crisis is impacting everyone, in ways, only a few weeks ago few of us could have imagined. Tragically, for many children and vulnerable adults in particular, this summer may be the defining event in their lives; as they are trapped in adverse circumstances, unable to readily access the network [...]
We have all heard the phrase, “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure!”. A phrase first offered as a warning about the risk of fires to the people of Philadelphia by Benjamin Franklin – is often cheerfully offered in everyday conversations. However, when we look at population health, I wonder [...]
'Why are we waiting for them to fall apart?' - working towards a trauma-informed West Yorkshire and world Reflections on a well-attended multi-agency event to consider 'What would a Trauma-Informed Community look like?' Despite the brilliant blue of the Autumn sky and the vibrant atmosphere of the bustling college campus outside, I found myself [...]
Between 2006 and 2012 I worked as Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the first episode psychosis (FEP) service in Lancashire. During my time there I led the design and implementation of the model of psychological care within the service. We applied to a national competition and our service was selected as one of two [...]
