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Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · May 21

It felt so right to wrap up the 2 rolls of wallpaper that were draw on, doodled on & where many stories were shared for a special person today. As the last thing I gave them I wanted the message to be clear. Their story is important, they are important & they are worthy of love & kindness #tlsw

Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Dec 1

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Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Dec 1

I’m thinking one of those lovely memorable runs?

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Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Nov 30

Loved my first time at @hayfestival.bsky.social this weekend and especially the inspirational story of @lolayoung.bsky.social

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Dr Lisa Cherry @drlisacherry.bsky.social · Nov 24

And here it is.... Professor Richard Rose and I talking about our inherent need to make sense of who we are and how therapeutic life story work aids containment. Enjoy! #socialwork www.buzzsprout.com/462859/episo...

Season 5, Episode 3, Richard Rose on the practice of therapeutic life story work - Trauma Resonance Resilience

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...

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Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Nov 21

I love using these cards in some of my life story sessions - thank you Karen 🤗

Dr Karen Treisman, MBE- Clinical Psychologist @drkarentreisman.bsky.social · Nov 20

www.safehandsthinkingminds.co.uk/wp-content/u... people have been asking so just resharing my communication cards. Illustrated by Emma Paxton from imagistic. Free to use. Please just make sure are referenced. So many ways they can be infused into assessments, support, conversations, & communication

www.safehandsthinkingminds.co.uk

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Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Nov 17

Writing a young persons story today & feeling so grateful to all those that have contributed to it. I will never underestimate the bravery it takes to share treasured items nor the care and thought that goes into collating and storing memories for those growing up separated from 1st families 💝

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Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Nov 20

As we grow and as we understand more, as we meet people and as we hear different stories, what we can tolerate and what we can forgive changes. I do believe that life story work is never and should never be seen as one piece of work and in effect done ✔️

Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Nov 20

Both my personal and professional experiences teach me everyday that the term ‘life story work’ is not, and should never be viewed as being one piece of work (a life story book, later life letter) or even a planned piece of work that is carried out over a period of time….

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Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Nov 20

Adoption: Welsh young people hope to break identity struggle taboo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65858230

Adoption: Welsh young people hope to break identity strug...

A podcast featuring Welsh adoptees aims to tackle myths a...

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Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Nov 20

How every child can thrive by five (Molly Wright | TED and Minderoo Foundation) https://www.ted.com/talks/molly_wright_how_every_child_can_thrive_by_five?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedspread via @TEDTalks

How every child can thrive by five

"What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo coul...

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Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Nov 20

Excited to be sharing my box of calming/regulating/grounding resources in one of my sessions next week. Thank you @dr_treisman for your inspiration and knowledge 💞

Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Nov 20

Love my new trauma resources that arrived today and cannot wait to use them - really appreciate the comprehensive booklet and link to the short films which came with them too. @dr_treisman is so skilled, knowledgeable and generous. Thank you 💞

Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Nov 20

BBC One - The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse - such a beautiful story and one I will be watching over Christmas as I think about some of the brave and kind children that I have known💙💜 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0dns5bt

BBC One - The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, Trail...

A story of kindness, friendship, courage and hope a film ...

www.bbc.co.uk

Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Nov 20

https://safehandsthinkingminds.thinkific.com/courses/power-of-language-and-the-words-we-use

Power of language and the words we use

Power of language- see landing page for more details

safehandsthinkingminds.thinkific.com

Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Nov 20

Feeling so inspired by this online workshop presented by ⁦⁦@dr_treisman⁩ - Highly recommend it to anyone wanting to develop their #trauma informed/sensitive/aware/responsive practice in their communication. ...

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Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Nov 20

Yusuf Paul McCormack: ‘I would have loved somebody older to have said – you’re going to be OK’ | Child protection | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/apr/23/yusuf-paul-mccormack-i-loved-somebody-older-said-going-to-be-ok?CMP=share_btn_tw

Yusuf Paul McCormack: ‘I would have loved somebody older ...

A care leaver who faced terrible abuse growing up in a ca...

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Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Nov 20

Lots on twitter about the challenges faced by #socialworkers - its a tough tough job but friendship are a lifeline. 13 years in and I’m still here thanks to some of the most inspirational, caring, kind & knowledgable SW friends I made along the way 💕

Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Nov 20

The greatest learning I gain is from those I’m privileged to work alongside #NationalAdoptionWeek has given a voice to birth/first parents this yr - it is only when we consider the entire triad impacted by the trauma of #adoption that we can hope to get it right 4 children.

Louise Carvell @louisecarvell.bsky.social · Nov 20

Talking to children about why they cannot or do not live with their first/birth parents or families can be complicated - but making sense of the stories that are told has a lasting and profound impact. Please choose words with sensitivity, compassion, honesty and care #lifestory