Just came across an article I wrote for the @theguardian.com 17 years ago, around the time our book was published. The language may have shifted since then, but the core message still stands: a call for more trauma-informed, person-centred mental health care. Enjoy ☺️

Important study👇Physical and verbal chastisement of children should not be confused with discipline. Discipline is about conveying learning and that has to happen in the context of a safe trusting relationship. t.co/ki8Puu1HOG
#MentalHealth #ACEs #ChildhoodAdversity#England #Wales

@stuartmaconie.bsky.social Just finished this. As a Wiganer, the references add something special. Even if you aren’t from Wigan, it’s a must read. Stuart Maconie is a brilliant writer and his storytelling is so engaging and laugh out loud funny. Cheers cocker!

Wonderful to be in Leeds for the opening of the trauma informed and education conference organised and opened by Caroline Andrews and Emm Irving. Looking forward to presenting a keynote and workshop later in the day 😊#TraumaInformedPractice #ACEs #Horizon

Looking forward to presenting this session. The first one led to a brilliant discussion and great questions. Can’t wait. 😊
www.linkedin.com/posts/addict... #AddictionProfessionals #RoutineEnquiry #Adversity #ACEs

Another impactful day of trauma-informed training in Preston —this time with the inspiring team from The Growth Company, who support people’s health, wellbeing, and employment. www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-war...
#TraumaInformedPractice #WarrenLarkinAssociates

A huge thanks to everyone who joined my workshop at the brilliant #BiologyofBelonging conference by Tigers Group in Glasgow. Fully booked with fantastic attendance from cross-sector professionals around the world!🙂
www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-war... #TraumaInformedPractice #REACh #ACEs

Big thanks to Heather Munro @TIGERS_UK
for helping us with our workshop #BiologyofBelonging and being supremely professional and supportive over the last 2 days 🙏 #TraumaInformed #ACEs #RoutineEnquiry

What a wonderful audience today for The Biology of Belonging conference — exploring Routine Enquiry about Childhood Adversity! 😊👌
#TraumaInformedPractice #ACEs #AskingTheRightQuestions

@childinmind.bsky.social Dr Claudia Gold #biologyofbelonging Talking about mismatch-repair and moments of meeting. “Repair
Teaches a critical life lesson…I can overcome problems. Countless repairs build a core sense of agency and hope.”

Excited to be at the #BiologyofBelonging conference organised by Pauline Scott and Tigers. Having fun catching up with old friends and new. Looking forward to presenting a workshop tomorrow on Routine Enquiry about Adversity in Childhood.😀 #Scotland #TraumaInformedPractice

I’m excited to share with you that I will be presenting a workshop at the #TheBiologyofBelonging conference on 7–8 May 2025 at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow. www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-war... #TraumaInformedPractice #RoutineEnquiry #ACEs #PublicHealth #Community #Wellbeing #Belonging

WHY a child refuses to go to school has to be understood. Our recent research showed that in a sample of 8,300 students, almost 40% of students didn’t feel safe at school. Fining a family that’s already struggling isn’t going to address the root cause, just cause more stress. x.com/warren_larki...

This is depressing! What if a student has had a tough time at home, is suffering from mental health issues, experiencing abuse, neglect, or isn't fulfilling potential for other reasons?

It’s time we rethink how we respond to challenges in education. www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-war...

Had a great conversation with Piers Cross on his An Evolving Man Podcast. We explored the financial & human costs of #ACEs & the many factors involved in recovery and healing. Piers is doing important work, especially around boarding school syndrome.
Full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=LH0cynVpwRg

Just read this moving article about a charity GCMHP doing life changing psychosocial work with traumatised children & their families in Gaza in @theguardian.com
It’s easy to emotionally distance yourself from events until reminded by powerful journalism.