How can we reduce incidences of serious youth violence…?

If you want the answers Clair Graham is your lady.

Her passion and devotion for the young people she works with shines through in this episode

She tells the story of how her team helped save a 12 year old boy who was caught up with drugs, gangs and possession of knives.

If you want a better understanding of what contextual safeguarding really looks and feels like this episode is for you.

It was an honour and a privilege to be joined by Laura for Episode 12 of the podcast.

Laura shares her experience and insight on what worked well in her relationship with her children’s social worker and what didn’t, and why.

There are many different factors that influence the outcomes for families, but this episode is another powerful reminder of why relationship-based practice is so important. Without it, without a desire to connect, and the ability to show you care, you are likely to have a far less accurate understanding of what life is really like for a child and their family.

Episode 11 features Warren Ryans inspirational success story of his time in the care system, the impact his childhood experiences had on him, and his journey to overcoming depression and healing.

We get into several issues facing the care sector:

1. A lack of therapeutic support for children in care.

2. Why fostering should not be seen as a ‘job’.

3. Why fostering needs to be seen as opportunity to provide children with the love and connection they need.

I am so excited to announce that me and Warren will be joining forces and we are launching a 2 day training course for foster carers and adopters titled, ‘Attachment behaviour and Attachment trauma. What does this child need from me?’ We are taking bookings from September, so do get in touch if you would like to know more!