An Evolving Man Podcast (AEM) #36: Dr Suzanne Zeedyk: Developmental Psychologist: Attachment Theory, ACEs, Trauma, Boarding School Syndrome 

Today I am delighted to be speaking Dr Suzanne Zeedyk. In this episode of An Evolving Man Podcast we explore attachment theory, ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), Trauma and boarding school.

Suzanne explores what trauma and attachment theory is. And then she goes in to exploring how this relates in the world of boarding school and boarding school syndrome.

A really fascinating discussion from one of the world's leading developmental psychologists who has shared a stage with Gabor Mate among other people.

We cover lots of areas from Early Years Framework, the effect of Covid and lockdowns on children and how boarding school effects our leaders developmentally.

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Dr. Suzanne Zeedyk is a research scientist fascinated by babies’ innate capacity to connect.  Since 1993, she has been based at the University of Dundee (Scotland), within the School of Psychology.  Her academic career began in the USA, where she completed her PhD at Yale University. 

Suzanne’s core aspiration continues to be strengthening awareness of the decisions we take about caring for our children — because those choices are integrally connected to our vision for the kind of society we wish to build. 

Questions for Suzanne:

1. Tell us about your background and how you became interested in this topic. 
2. Tell us about the rise of the Trauma Movement (which some people call the ACEs Movement)– here in the UK & beyond. 
3. Give us a sense of how trauma works. Why does it leave such impact? 
4. ***You think Boarding School Trauma has been left out of the Trauma Movement? And you think there needs to be a change in that? Tell us more. 
5. Why do you think that separation/exclusion exists? 
6. What are the consequences of legitimising suffering of Boarding School Children?
7. What questions does my stance leave us with? 
8. Is healing from boarding school trauma possible? 
9. How do people learn more about the work that you do?

#childdevelopment #boardingschools #attachment theory

For more information about Suzanne please visit: https://suzannezeedyk.com/

Or: https://connectedbaby.net

For her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/drsuzannezeedyk/

To follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/suzannezeedyk

Suzanne's book: Tigers and Teddies: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sabre-Tooth-Tigers-Teddy-Bears-ebook/dp/B0874TNWFY/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=suzanne+zeedyk&qid=1652369012&sprefix=suzanne+zee%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-2

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Trail

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Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems.

He also runs online men's groups for ex-boarders, retreats and a podcast called An Evolving Man.

He is also the author of How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times. To purchase Piers first book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Thrive-Challenging-Times/dp/B088T5L251/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=piers+cross&qid=1609869608&sr=8-1

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For Piers' website and a free training How To Find Peace In Everyday Life: https://www.piers-cross.com/community

Many blessings,

Piers Cross

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