Joining Chris and Beverley as this week's guest is Dr Noelle Blackman in a raw, uncut conversation about her work and passion, whilst reflecting on her own journey as she has created change.

Noelle is the former CEO of www.Respond.org.uk and founder member of the Institute of Psychotherapy and Disability (IPD) During her two decades at Respond she gained extensive experience in further developing the practice of psychotherapy with people with intellectual disabilities and in supporting trauma-informed practice and relational approaches in organisations. She is a regular speaker and contributor to national and international symposia and conferences. Her PhD focused on ‘The Use of Psychotherapy in Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities who Have Experienced Bereavement’. Her publications include – The book -Loss and Learning Disability, and recent peer reviwed papers include - Brief report on six clinical cases of trauma in families that have children and adults who have a learning disability and/or are autistic. (Tizard Learning Disability Review) and A survey of complex trauma in families who have children and adults who have a learning disability and/or autism. (Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities). Her priorities are to work with, organisations, individuals and local regions who wish to be part of the change towards making a more compassionate society.

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