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Warren Larkin Associates
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Warren Larkin Associates help organisations recognise and respond more effectively to the needs of staff and clients affected by trauma.
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“It’s time to take the need to build emotionally safe spaces seriously.”
In our latest blog, Associate Consultant Richard Barber reflects on lessons from frontline mental health work — & why humility, curiosity & awareness of power truly matter.
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#TraumaInformed#MentalHealth #ACEs
October 21, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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A new international survey shows most #ECT patients report long-term #memoryloss — with many experiencing it for over 3 years.
This calls for greater awareness, assessment, & support. 💙
Read the full article here: www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/psyc... @psychologytoday.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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The challenge is great, but so is our collective power. If we want future generations to thrive, the time to act is now.

What would prevention-first systems look like in your area of work?

#FutureGenerations #EmotionalWellbeing #TraumaInformed #Resilience #ACEs #ChildhoodAdversity #Relationships
September 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Even in the toughest times, optimism can be a powerful anchor. Adversity may test us, but it also offers the chance to discover resilience, hope, and new ways forward.
#Hope #Optimism #Resilience #ThePsychoSocialPodcast #TraumaProof #ACEs #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #BenjaminPerks #TraumaInformed
September 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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“Child trauma is often hidden in plain sight,” says Benjamin Perks in conversation with @warrenlarkin.bsky.social on The Psycho-Social Podcast.

🎧 Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0gga4TM...

▶️ Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxY...
#ACEs #TraumaInformed #ChildhoodAdversity
September 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Meet Our Associate: Richard Barber! 🙂
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #TraumaInformedPractice #Resilience #Consultancy
September 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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There is a need for the focus to be on what helps children tell rather than what hinders children telling.👍https://warrenlarkinassociates.co.uk/
#TraumaInformedEducation #TrustedAdults #Relationships #ACEs #MentalHealth #RoutineEnquiry #ChildhoodAdversity
September 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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How much does our environment shape who we become — and how far we can go? How trauma can disrupt learning, confidence, and behaviour — and why systems that fail to recognise this often perpetuate harm rather than offer healing.
#PolicytoPractice #REACH #WhyEnvironmentMatters #ACEs
September 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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These cards are designed to help practitioners & clients explore adverse experiences & identity sources of support & build resilience. uk.jkp.com/products/the... #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #ACEs #TraumaInformed #MentalHealth
September 9, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Dr Warren Larkin (Video); The Power of Environment in Education. lockedupliving.podbean.com/e/dr-warren-...
#TheLockedupLivingPodcast #ACEs #Trauma #Resilience
August 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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🎧 Episode 1 of The Psycho-Social is now live! 🙌
Dr Warren Larkin sits down with Benjamin Perks (UNICEF) to explore adversity, resilience, and why belonging matters more than ever. A must-listen for anyone working in trauma-informed practice. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #TraumaInformed
July 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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🎙️ Big news! Our brand new podcast #ThePsychoSocial is here! Hosted by Dr Warren Larkin, it dives into trauma, adversity & resilience with leading voices from health, education, justice & more. Powerful stories. Practical insights. Thought-provoking guests. Stay tuned. #TraumaInformedPractice #Talks
July 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Culture shapes how trauma is experienced — and how we recover. New blog by Associate Consultant Emilie Smeaton explores why cultural competency is essential in trauma-informed practice.
👉 Read more: warrenlarkinassociates.co.uk/2025/07/24/p...
#TraumaInformedCare #CulturalCompetency #VicariousTrauma
July 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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The antidote to adversity is relational wealth.
#JamesDocherty #ViolenceReduction #ACEs #Trauma
July 3, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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Dr Claudia Gold at the #biologyofbelonging conference 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.”
#EarlyRelationalHealth #EarlyYears #PublicHealth #ACEs
July 3, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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Being human is our superpower. Let’s not lose it.👌
#MentalHealth #Relationships #PublicHealth
July 3, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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This is a must-read for anyone working in education, leadership, or mental health.
👉 Read the full blog here: lnkd.in/eDB6kB6P
We’re proud to have Lynn helping bring trauma-responsive practice to life in schools across the UK.
#TraumaInformedEducation #Schools #Workforce #Teachers #Wellbeing #ACEs
July 3, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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Investing in programmes that prevent harm and promote health and wellbeing offers a positive return on investment. lnkd.in/g8cxhbK
#TraumaInformedPractice #EarlyInterventions #ACEs
June 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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We’ve had an amazing response and hundreds of professionals have already signed up. If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to grab your place:
👉 lnkd.in/eReqNsDm
✨ Exclusive bonus for attendees: Get 25% off Benjamin Perks’ new book Trauma Proof!👌
See you there!😊 #TraumaInformed #Webinar
June 4, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Just a quick reminder — our free webinar is happening in just one week, Dr Warren Larkin will be joined by Benjamin Perks, global advocate for child wellbeing & author of Trauma Proof, for what promises to be a powerful and thought-provoking session. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #TraumaInformed
May 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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🌍 Trauma Proof: Healing, Attachment & Prevention
Free webinar & live Q&A with Benjamin Perks and Dr Warren Larkin
🗓️ 5 June | 🕔 17:00–19:00 GMT | 📍 Online

💥 Science-backed insights 💬 Live Q&A
🎟️ Book now: lnkd.in/eReqNsDm
#TraumaInformed #Healing #TraumaProof #ACEs
May 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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We’re proud to share this brilliant and timely blog by our Associate Joanna McCloughry, exploring what trauma-informed practice means in higher education — and why it’s urgently needed now more than ever. warrenlarkinassociates.co.uk/2025/05/08/t... #ACEs #TraumaInformedEducation #ChildhoodAdversity
May 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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We’re counting down to #TheBiologyOfBelonging conference, where our founder Dr Warren Larkin will lead an important workshop on: Routine Enquiry about Childhood Adversity – A Key Pillar of Trauma-Informed Care. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ACEs #Adversity #Resilience #TraumaInformedPractice
May 2, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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We are incredibly fortunate to have Shelley England as part of our team at Warren Larkin Associates. 🙂
Read more here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #MeetTheTeam #PsychologicallyInformedPractice
May 2, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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When we understand how the brain and body respond to stress, trauma, and adversity, we begin to see behaviour differently — with compassion, not judgment.

Get in touch to explore psychosocial education, training or workshops, with WLA: warrenlarkinassociates.co.uk
#TraumaInformedPractice
April 23, 2025 at 8:10 AM