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In conversation with Lisa Cherry – the Trauma Resonance Resilience webinar
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 to trauma, the purpose of [...]
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), Trauma & Resilience
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 at alarming rates during the [...]
Resilience Task Force
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 wellbeing as well. We are [...]
Staying well in times of crisis
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 on the frontline of this [...]
Continuing the conversation about ACE enquiry
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. It was great to see [...]
ACE enquiry – What it is, what it isn’t and why it’s important.
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 of support usually available to them. [...]