Across all client-serving sectors, Teams, Managers & Commissioners are affected by the challenges associated with cutbacks and an ever-increasing demand for services. Strengthen resilience in the face of adversity to include Reflective Practice & Training https://t.co/Z4XouZARSI
Feeling enriched after facilitating a Tree of life workshop with @socialinterest_ team yesterday. The team Forest of Life is always unique with a diversity of histories & experience yet reminds me there is so much more we have in common. #resilience#community#family#care
Summiting Mt Kilimanjaro was the most physical, emotional & psychological challenge I have experienced, completely out of my comfort zone. En route I created beautiful relationships with porters, guides, & other climbers from around the world. Listening and being heard is key!
A great opportunity for an 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to collaborate in the creation of a psychologically informed environment at the 999 Club in Deptford. https://t.co/M9h6Zow49I #homelesspsychology#psychjobs
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The trauma-informed toolkit for preventing evictions is now available: https://t.co/8qlY0tE2Ht created in collaboration with Groundswell, Cardinal Hume, DePaul & Westminster City Council.
#compassion#traumainformed
Drug addiction is not a lifestyle choice. Once a substance dependency has developed the parts of the brain related to conscious awareness and decision making are pretty much inactive. We need to heal the trauma that led to addiction rather than stigmatise the person.
#scps
Being able to generate an internal state of feeling safe is an essential prerequisite of trauma therapy. The attachment system, in the absence of human protection, can be activated by pets, places and even
music. What helps you feel safe?
#scps#socialcare#homelessness
Intentional being for good mental health and personal development. Setting daily/ weekly intentions based on our values creates a useful guide for our behaviour and how we want to be in the world. What are your intentions for the week? To keep an open heart, mind or to pause?