Louise Carvell
@louisecarvell.bsky.social
Independent Therapeutic Life Story Practitioner, Social Worker & Trainer
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
May 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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
Loved my first time at @hayfestival.bsky.social this weekend and especially the inspirational story of @lolayoung.bsky.social
November 30, 2024 at 10:48 PM
Loved my first time at @hayfestival.bsky.social this weekend and especially the inspirational story of @lolayoung.bsky.social
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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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November 24, 2024 at 5:32 PM
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...
I love using these cards in some of my life story sessions - thank you Karen 🤗
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
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November 21, 2024 at 11:34 AM
I love using these cards in some of my life story sessions - thank you Karen 🤗
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 💝
November 17, 2024 at 6:59 PM
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 💝
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 ✔️
November 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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 ✔️
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….
November 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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….
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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November 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Adoption: Welsh young people hope to break identity struggle taboo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65858230
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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November 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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
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 💞
November 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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 💞
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 💞
November 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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 💞
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 ...
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November 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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
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. ...
November 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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. ...
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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November 20, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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
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 💕
November 20, 2024 at 1:33 PM
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 💕
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.
November 20, 2024 at 1:33 PM
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.
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
November 20, 2024 at 1:33 PM
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
Education Secretary launches review of children’s social care https://www.gov.uk/government/news/education-secretary-launches-review-of-childrens-social-care
Education Secretary launches review of children’s social ...
Wide-ranging, independent review to address poor outcomes...
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November 20, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Education Secretary launches review of children’s social care https://www.gov.uk/government/news/education-secretary-launches-review-of-childrens-social-care
‘Our foster child asked us to adopt him – by drawing himself on to a family photo’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-54071599
‘Our foster child asked us to adopt him – by drawing hims...
George was neglected by his parents, then an adoption wen...
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November 20, 2024 at 1:33 PM
‘Our foster child asked us to adopt him – by drawing himself on to a family photo’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-54071599
Such a simple yet beautiful book - The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse #livecourageously #bebrave #followyourdreams
November 20, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Such a simple yet beautiful book - The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse #livecourageously #bebrave #followyourdreams
A year and a bit from finishing my dissertation on life story work whilst working full time and I’m finally ready to study again 🥳 this time with the great man himself - oh I’ve missed a fire in my belly 🔥#lifestorywork #therapeuticsocialwork ...
November 20, 2024 at 1:33 PM
A year and a bit from finishing my dissertation on life story work whilst working full time and I’m finally ready to study again 🥳 this time with the great man himself - oh I’ve missed a fire in my belly 🔥#lifestorywork #therapeuticsocialwork ...
Wonderful resource to help provide comfort and support regulation whilst not being able to do so in person https://youtu.be/ep7Y5fpk8mA
November 20, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Wonderful resource to help provide comfort and support regulation whilst not being able to do so in person https://youtu.be/ep7Y5fpk8mA
A list of free, online, boredom-busting resources! – ChatterPack https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home
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November 20, 2024 at 1:48 PM
A list of free, online, boredom-busting resources! – ChatterPack https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home
Some great advice from Dan Hughes - using PACE to help us to get through at such a difficult time for our adopted and looked after children and families https://youtu.be/2nLF0wdoSJ0
November 20, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Some great advice from Dan Hughes - using PACE to help us to get through at such a difficult time for our adopted and looked after children and families https://youtu.be/2nLF0wdoSJ0