Dr Karen Treisman, MBE- Clinical Psychologist
@drkarentreisman.bsky.social
Clinical psychologist. Author, trainer, TEDx speaker, WCMT2018, organisational consultant. Specialises in relational, betrayal & developmental trauma. Trauma, adversity & culturally infused, informed & responsive systems & organisations. Healing centered.
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See safehandsthinkingminds.co.uk for more on my books, cards, modules, resources, training, & thinking spaces on developmental & relational trauma, loss, creative & expressive tools; adversity, healing, culturally, dignity, & trauma-informed, infused, & responsive systems; therapeutic re-parenting..
Lovely post about my trauma informed health care book
November 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Lovely post about my trauma informed health care book
Children who “clam up” are often misunderstood and overlooked. They can fall under the radar and through the net. Taya the Tortoise changes that. Packed with activities and insights, it helps caregivers and professionals support children who retreat inward and disconnect.
November 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Children who “clam up” are often misunderstood and overlooked. They can fall under the radar and through the net. Taya the Tortoise changes that. Packed with activities and insights, it helps caregivers and professionals support children who retreat inward and disconnect.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... paper Lived experiences of First Nations children in Therapeutic Residential Care
Lived experiences of First Nations children in Therapeutic Residential Care
First Nations children and young people are disproportionately represented in residential care in Australia. This overrepresentation is a direct conse…
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November 28, 2025 at 9:05 AM
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... paper Lived experiences of First Nations children in Therapeutic Residential Care
Only 2 weeks away- creative and expressive feelings workshop- would love to see some of you there! www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-a...
Creative and expressive tools and concepts around feelings
Creative, expressive, and relational ways of exploring and enriching feelings
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November 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Only 2 weeks away- creative and expressive feelings workshop- would love to see some of you there! www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-a...
Lovely to be back with Hillingdon virtual school and today we are doing a spotlight on some of the ingredients and values of a “trauma informed and infused school”- a what this can look and feel like
November 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Lovely to be back with Hillingdon virtual school and today we are doing a spotlight on some of the ingredients and values of a “trauma informed and infused school”- a what this can look and feel like
November 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Today @AdoptionPlus I am facilitating training and thinking space where we are exploring our emotional & relational immune system the anchors, buffers, & compassion that protect us; & how the work can activate, tap into & be entangled with our own emotional landlines. Collective care matters.
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today @AdoptionPlus I am facilitating training and thinking space where we are exploring our emotional & relational immune system the anchors, buffers, & compassion that protect us; & how the work can activate, tap into & be entangled with our own emotional landlines. Collective care matters.
Such a wonderful space this afternoon to think about the potential power of thinking spaces- and their role within our relational ecosystem of our services.
November 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Such a wonderful space this afternoon to think about the potential power of thinking spaces- and their role within our relational ecosystem of our services.
Lovely morning of some one to one thinking spaces from a fab fostering team and then this afternoon back with my group of senior leads from schools for our 7th session of micro modules on “trauma infused” schools
November 26, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Lovely morning of some one to one thinking spaces from a fab fostering team and then this afternoon back with my group of senior leads from schools for our 7th session of micro modules on “trauma infused” schools
With such a gorgeous group today looking forward to some people returning & welcoming some new people to focus on creative & expressive ways of enriching, identifying & exploring feelings- lots of tools from my therapeutic treasure box book. Only 2 weeks away! www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-a...
Creative and expressive tools and concepts around feelings
Creative, expressive, and relational ways of exploring and enriching feelings
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November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
With such a gorgeous group today looking forward to some people returning & welcoming some new people to focus on creative & expressive ways of enriching, identifying & exploring feelings- lots of tools from my therapeutic treasure box book. Only 2 weeks away! www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-a...
Wow how gorgeous- one of the reasons I love open events- we have people from 7 different countries, so many different roles & sectors, working across the life span- all coming together in a shared space
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Wow how gorgeous- one of the reasons I love open events- we have people from 7 different countries, so many different roles & sectors, working across the life span- all coming together in a shared space
Coming together today for my public event focusing on anchoring, regulating & grounding ideas including micro steps & cues for our nervous systems- so looking forward to being w another fab group-
Creative and expressive tools and concepts around feelings
Creative, expressive, and relational ways of exploring and enriching feelings
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November 25, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Coming together today for my public event focusing on anchoring, regulating & grounding ideas including micro steps & cues for our nervous systems- so looking forward to being w another fab group-
Sibling sexual abuse review- www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Sibling sexual abuse: What do we know about professional responses? Stage 2 analysis of a 2-stage scoping review
When responding to concerns of sibling sexual abuse, collaborative, whole-family, trauma-informed, and multi-disciplinary approaches are essential. Ye…
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November 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Sibling sexual abuse review- www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Part 2
Such a beautiful moving morning- a real space of solidarity talking about the emotional toll and heavy lifting of the work alongside the glimmers, hope and joy. Look forward to continuing on Fri. Love when people ask and commit to these spaces
Such a beautiful moving morning- a real space of solidarity talking about the emotional toll and heavy lifting of the work alongside the glimmers, hope and joy. Look forward to continuing on Fri. Love when people ask and commit to these spaces
November 21, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Part 2
Such a beautiful moving morning- a real space of solidarity talking about the emotional toll and heavy lifting of the work alongside the glimmers, hope and joy. Look forward to continuing on Fri. Love when people ask and commit to these spaces
Such a beautiful moving morning- a real space of solidarity talking about the emotional toll and heavy lifting of the work alongside the glimmers, hope and joy. Look forward to continuing on Fri. Love when people ask and commit to these spaces
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Introducing Taya the tortoise!
Introducing Taya the tortoise!
Introducing Taya the Tortoise- Dr Karen Treisman
YouTube video by karen treisman
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November 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Introducing Taya the tortoise!
Introducing Taya the tortoise!
I listened to a fascinating, rich conversation by two scientists on the Diary Of A CEO . It covered so much- from some of the hazards of using AI, to the importance of using it to amplify and not replace. With the reminder to not to lose our critical thinking, reflection, or relational connection.
ChatGPT Brain Rot Debate: The Fastest Way to Get Dementia, Watch This Before Using ChatGPT Again, Especially If Your Kids Use It!
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November 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I listened to a fascinating, rich conversation by two scientists on the Diary Of A CEO . It covered so much- from some of the hazards of using AI, to the importance of using it to amplify and not replace. With the reminder to not to lose our critical thinking, reflection, or relational connection.
A gorgeous morning w a fab social work team focusing on the voice of the child in creative, relational, and meaningful ways.
November 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
A gorgeous morning w a fab social work team focusing on the voice of the child in creative, relational, and meaningful ways.
November 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Less than a week till this public event- hope to see some of you there- Emotional regulation- www.eventbrite.com/e/introducti...
Introduction to grounding, anchoring, and regulating tools and techniques
Learn grounding, anchoring, and regulating tools and techniques in this online event!
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November 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Less than a week till this public event- hope to see some of you there- Emotional regulation- www.eventbrite.com/e/introducti...
Last week we did 2 days focusing on some of the layers & textures of relational & developmental trauma- today we are back for day 3 focusing on language- so many powerful reflections & energy.
November 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Last week we did 2 days focusing on some of the layers & textures of relational & developmental trauma- today we are back for day 3 focusing on language- so many powerful reflections & energy.
Look forward to reading this paper www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Culture, trauma and dissociation: A broadening perspective for our field
Culture, trauma and dissociation: A broadening perspective for our field
In the field of trauma and dissociation, culture has a significant influence on the clinical presentation of patients. A growing body of literature addresses the relationship between culture and di...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Look forward to reading this paper www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Culture, trauma and dissociation: A broadening perspective for our field
This afternoon meeting with some of the fab team at Moore house planning a special podcast series & induction video
November 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
This afternoon meeting with some of the fab team at Moore house planning a special podcast series & induction video
Such a beautiful moving morning- a real space of solidarity talking about the emotional toll and heavy lifting of the work alongside the glimmers, hope and joy. Look forward to continuing on Fri. Love when people ask and commit to these spaces
November 17, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Such a beautiful moving morning- a real space of solidarity talking about the emotional toll and heavy lifting of the work alongside the glimmers, hope and joy. Look forward to continuing on Fri. Love when people ask and commit to these spaces
With a fab group this morning and part 2 on Friday focusing on the impact of this week in thorny contexts & our own emotional immune system & anchoring. Concepts, naming the uncomfortable, & practical creative tools & ideas.
November 17, 2025 at 9:05 AM
With a fab group this morning and part 2 on Friday focusing on the impact of this week in thorny contexts & our own emotional immune system & anchoring. Concepts, naming the uncomfortable, & practical creative tools & ideas.
This week been working on my next set of cards which is super fun & exciting- I love creating interactive tools that can enrich & enhance conversations in meaningful, fun, & engaging ways- these are focusing on healing, hope, joy, wisdom, growth & more
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This week been working on my next set of cards which is super fun & exciting- I love creating interactive tools that can enrich & enhance conversations in meaningful, fun, & engaging ways- these are focusing on healing, hope, joy, wisdom, growth & more