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Trauma is experienced when we are exposed to a very stressful, frightening or distressing events that are difficult to cope with or out of our control. Trauma can have long-lasting effects on many, both mental and physically; shaping how individuals think, feel and respond to the world around them.

April Gilbert is the Operations Manager at The Parenting Network, an organisation dedicated to delivering a range of family support programmes in Portsmouth and beyond - https://theparentingnetwork.co.uk/

Inspired by her lived experience with Trauma, April has created Embrace, a pioneering trauma support programme developed in collaboration with PARCS.

Drawing on her experience of chronic childhood trauma and its impact on adulthood, April passionate about advocating for trauma-informed care. She actively campaigns for improved support systems, non-judgemental care, and initiatives that empower individuals to heal, overcome adversity, and thrive. 

Find more information about Embrace here - https://theparentingnetwork.co.uk/embrace

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