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Join Dr Lisa Cherry in converstion with Sarah Johnson as they explore belonging in education. Sarah's research is looking at belonging in alternative provisions and Lisa's research looked at belonging as understood by adults who were care experienced and excluded from school. There is a space in the middle of both of those pieces of research where they meet. Find out more about Cultviating Belonging as an antidote to trauma! 

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Join Dr Lisa Cherry and Vicki Shevlin, founder of Social Work Sorted and generous podcast host on Social Work Sorted, as they untangle how to simplify some of the more prickly aspects of social work. 

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LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/vicki-shevlin-820171256

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Dr Lisa Cherry is in conversation with social worker Ian Thomas, where we discuss lived experiences of addiction, recovery and compassion. 

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Dr Lisa Cherry is in this conversation with social worker Jonny Hoyle where we discuss how AI isn’t the future; it’s the present. Social work needs to have the difficult conversations and steer the destination rather than waiting, not knowing or misusing it.

We explore how the work around this is in two parts which should interact; technology and ethics. We need to use technology for the things we decide it should do, not necessarily for what it could do.

We also talk about record keeping and the role of AI not just for the child now, but for the adult that the child will become. 

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Dr Lisa Cherry is in conversation with Prof Richard Rose talking about the development and creation of therapeutic life story work which is now a widely used practice in much social work around the UK, Australia and many other countries. We talk about fractured childhoods, missing pieces and our deep desire to figure out who we are and where we're from. 

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Chris explores the trauma of abandonment and privilege – Elite boarding schools, their impact on Britain and the world, the wounded leaders that come from them, generational trauma and the wounds that have to be healed in adulthood.

Chris invites us to face into the abuse legacy of UK private schools, why there is much left to do and it’s not “all better now” as the schools would have us believe.

Lisa draws some parallels between boarding school and care.... 

Chris Braitch is on LinkedIn and the website is www.seenandheard.org.uk

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In this fantastic episode not only does Lisa talk to Ric Flo about music, belonging and care but we release Big and Bold.

Dr Lisa Cherry commissioned Ric Flo to create a piece of music from her research on belonging, communicating some of the themes, direct quotes and general sense of the wisdom given by the research participants.

Our conversation contextualises the whole process.

You can download the song HERE!

We also invite you to make a donation to our chosen charity for the song, who work with care experienced young adults and beyond cultivating a sense of belonging for all those who come into contact with Right Resolution. They are a small charity so every penny really matters and is used on those using the service. Lisa is proud to be the Patron. 

Find Ric Flo on Instagram, Threads and LinkedIn (search Ric Flo or Ric Diage)

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Find out from Jessica Parker how you can unlock the full potential of your school community by joining TICS DfE quality-assured Practising as a Trauma Informed Mental Health Lead (SMHL150) which allows you to become a certified lead. The best bit? It is fully funded for schools in England.

“Creating schools, services & systems that make the difference for children, young people and their families"

This course is meticulously designed to equip senior leads with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to implement an effective whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing. Overseen by Dr Lisa Cherry, the course has been written and will be led by, Gemma Fieldsend and Jessica Parker. This programme will provide you with a solution-focused toolkit, the knowledge, confidence and expertise to transform your school’s mental health.

Learn more HERE. 

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Emma Easton is the Education Manager of Spartans Community Education which provides youthwork led, trauma informed alternative education for primary and secondary children and young people, when mainstream is asking for more than they have to give. She works within these nurturing settings and leads a committed team of youth workers, teachers, volunteers and befrienders who know that relationships are at the heart of learning.

Emma taught English in mainstream secondaries for 23 years and was a Literacy
Development Officer for the City of Edinburgh Council. She is an associate tutor on the Edinburgh University PGDE course and has published one journal paper in the Scottish Affairs journal on ACES looking at the practical ways in which Spartans ‘Builds the Bridge of Trust’ with young people. She joined The Spartans Community Foundation’s Alternative Education team 9 years ago and has a particular interest in supporting the mental health of all young people and is on a journey to understand more about the presentation of autism and adhd in girls and women.

Emma Easton:

Twitter: @EmmaEaston5 

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In this three part, one off series, Dr Lisa Cherry is in conversation with Nikki Leader, close friend, energy healer and Sound Therapist, as they navigate cancer together. Join them as they explore the trauma of diagnosis, inner strength and allowing the beauty from within to shine!

This episode has a sharp focus on endings and beginnings, self awareness with a discussion on death so do take care if that feels like that might be a lot for today.

Episode One is here.
Episode Two is here. 

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Insta - @nikkileader
Web - www.nikkileader.com

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