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Episode 8: Rethinking Support

17/2/2023

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In this episode we discuss the world of support and how it is possible to be creative and dynamic with the work we do. We welcome Grant Hyatt ([email protected] and @grant_hyatt) from The Wallich to discuss his approach to supporting people using the outdoors. Very inspiring!

Episode 7: Trauma Informed Practice Part 2

30/1/2023

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In the concluding part of our trauma informed practice pods, we speak to James Allen [email protected] about his journey of developing a trauma informed approach, including the development of a multi-agency working group.

Episode 6: Trauma Informed Practice PART1

5/1/2023

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In this episode we go into a deeper dive into trauma informed practice and speak to Lesley Howard, [email protected] , (National Homelessness Lead for Change, Grow, Live). This is also our first two parter!

Episode 5: Criminal Justice Rehabilitation

23/11/2022

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In this episode we explore the challenges of supporting people through effective rehabilitation. We are delighted to welcome our guest Alasdair Jackson the Chief Executive of Recycling Lives (www.recyclinglives.org). Alasdair explores how a holistic model that incorporates support in custody and the community can be the way forward.

Episode 4: Addiction/Substance Use

9/11/2022

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In this episode we explore the challenges of responding to people with substance use issues/in addiction. We welcome Helen Cook from Forward Leeds (www.forwardleeds.co.uk) who explores their proactive and celebrated approach. If anyone requires support for themselves or others, please find your nearest support service here: https://www.talktofrank.com/get-help/find-support-near-you

Episode 3: Initial Service User Engagement

12/10/2022

In this episode we discuss the challenges of building and maintaining successful relationships with our service users. We are also delighted to welcome this week’s guest, Amanda Chalmers, Trauma Informed Practice Lead as part of the Changing Futures Project in South Tees ([email protected]).

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Episode 2: Staff Wellbeing

21/9/2022

In this episode we explore the challenge of gaining and maintaining wellbeing for yourself and others at work. This week's guest is Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Lisa Keegan from www.smallsteps2wellbeing.co.uk

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Episode 1: Risk and Safety

5/9/2022

Welcome to our first episode! We discuss the area of managing risk and safety of the people we work with. This in includes our special guest Anthony Vaughan from the Wallich www.thewallich.com