Welcome to episode three of our deep dive into Vicarious Trauma.In this episode we explore what can harm us and what can help us when exposed to Vicarious Trauma. We speak to a range of professionals and hear real stories about this often misunderstood and under explored topic.Trigger warning: In these episodes you will hear genuine experiences which some people might find upsetting.Please like and subscribe and drop us a message if you have any questions or queries: enquiries@risk-and-resilienc [...]

Welcome to episode two of our deep dive into Vicarious Trauma.In this episode we explore what the impacts of vicarious trauma are. We speak to a range of professionals and hear real stories about this often misunderstood and under explored topic.Trigger warning: In these episodes you will hear genuine experiences which some people might find upsetting.Please like and subscribe and drop us a message if you have any questions or queries: enquiries@risk-and-resilience.co.uk vicarious_trauma_epis [...]

Welcome to episode one of our new four part deep dive into Vicarious Trauma.In this episode we explore what it is and why we should be talking about it. We speak to a range of professionals and hear real stories about this often misunderstood and under explored topic.Trigger warning: In these episodes you will hear genuine experiences which some people might find upsetting.Please like and subscribe and drop us a message if you have any questions or queries: enquiries@risk-and-resilience.co.uk [...]

Welcome to episode four, the future of Ketamine. Learn about effective responses from organisations and individuals. Hear from interviews with Peter Furlong, Lisa Buckley and James Mawhinney from Change, Grow, Live, and Jo Moore and Jack Randles from Birchwood @ Kaleidoscope House. We also hear from four people who are currently at Birchwood receiving support for their Ketamine use.Please note that there are graphic descriptions about Ketamine use and the impact of Ketamine use in this podcast.I [...]

Welcome to episode three, the response to Ketamine. Learn about effective harm reduction for those that use. Hear from interviews with Peter Furlong, Lisa Buckley and James Mawhinney from Change, Grow, Live, and Jo Moore and Jack Randles from Birchwood @ Kaleidoscope House. We also hear from four people who are currently at Birchwood receiving support for their Ketamine use.Please note that there are graphic descriptions about Ketamine use and the impact of Ketamine use in this podcast.If you or [...]

Welcome to episode two, the impact of Ketamine. Learn about the impact on both the mind and the body. Hear from interviews with Peter Furlong, Lisa Buckley and James Mawhinney from Change, Grow, Live, and Jo Moore and Jack Randles from Birchwood @ Kaleidoscope House. We also hear from four people who are currently at Birchwood receiving support for their Ketamine use.Please note that there are graphic descriptions about Ketamine use and the impact of Ketamine use in this podcast.If you or anyone [...]

Welcome to episode one, the basics of Ketamine. Learn about the history and how Ketamine affects people. Hear from interviews with Peter Furlong, Lisa Buckley and James Mawhinney from Change, Grow, Live, and Jo Moore and Jack Randles from Birchwood @ Kaleidoscope House. We also hear from four people who are currently at Birchwood receiving support for their Ketamine use.Please note that there are graphic descriptions about Ketamine use and the impact of Ketamine use in this podcast.If you or any [...]

Subscribe now to our new 4-part podcast series on ketamine.We’ll explore the realities of ketamine use through honest conversations with people who have used it and professionals who support them. Discover the challenges, learn practical harm reduction strategies, and explore how we can respond to this growing issue.Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at www.risk-and-resilience.co.uk. frontline_season_3_advert.mp3File Size: 1910 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

In our final episode of season 2, we speak to the one and only Amanda Chalmers! As the trauma informed lead for South Tees, Amanda has been involved in many exciting projects. Hear her week and learn about what she has planned next! If you want to be involved in the Vicarious Trauma season 3 special episodes, email us: enquiries@risk-and-resilience.co.ukTo contact Amanda, please use amanda.beinformed@gmail.com week_in_the_life_final_ep7.mp3File Size: 40703 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

In this episode we speak to the passionate Shannon Jackson from Changing Lives. Shannon works at Erimus House which  provides access to a safe and secure environment for young people, between the ages of 16 and 24 years of age, who are experiencing homelessness. The service has an emphasis on developing young people by ensuring a wide range of support is delivered to address and overcome support needs. Hear her week and hear her reflections. Learn more about the service here: https://www.ch [...]

In this episode, we speak with the amazing Natalie Moran from Simon on the Streets. This organisation offers unlimited emotional and practical support to homeless and vulnerable people, helping them to achieve their goals. Their services are delivered on an outreach basis across Leeds and Bradford. Natalie, the CEO of the organisation, shares her week of reflections, discussing the various successes and challenges of leading a small but mighty team.Find out more about Simon on the Streets here: [...]

In this episode, we speak to the wonderful Kim Hughes from Streetlife. Established in 1982, Streetlife is an organisation which assists vulnerable young people in Blackpool, a lot of whom access their service as homeless. In this episode, Kim talks about the Big Sleep Out 2024, which is a wonderful event and people can still donate here until 25/05/24: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bigsleepout2024Hear the build-up, the event itself and the reflections once the event is completed. The McDon [...]

Episode 3 of a “Week in the Life of…” involves the week of the amazing Anthony Vaughan, the Head of PIE Operations & Therapeutic Services at The Wallich, a service that believes that everyone deserves the right to a home, but more than that, that everyone deserves the right to feel safe, to feel valued and to feel positive about their future. Listen as he talks through his week and explores some great psychologically informed work happening in Wales! week_in_the_life_3. [...]

Episode 2 of a “Week in the Life of…” involves the week of the wonderful Richie Andrew, a Health Improvement Specialist at Public Health South Tees. Listen as he talks through his week and explores some really good self-care advice! You might also know Richie as one of the hosts of the EveryManCan Mental Strength Podcast which is well worth a listen. You can find it on Apple here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/everymancan-mental-strength-podcast-was-boromancans/id15461 [...]

Episode 1 of our new season is here! In this episode we talk to Dr Lisa Keegan about the world of Clinical Psychology and reflect on her week of recordings. You will hear about what a Clinical Psychologist does and how it differs to a psychiatrist or counsellor. You will also find more about supervision, the range of models used in Clinical Psychology and how this episode is far more personal to Andrew and David than previous episodes!For more information on Lisa, please visit her website here h [...]

we_shall_be_podcast_version.mp3File Size: 42728 kbFile Type: mp3Download File This episode is a special podcast version of our trauma informed documentary, "We Shall Be". You can watch the video version here.Many thanks to everyone that took part: Amanda Chalmers, Alan Johnson, Adam Petson, Gena Hamilton, Sal Hussain, Tracy Walker, Sue Boon, Jenni Booth, Shannon Jackson, Maret Mitchell, Alex Reid, Demi Leigh Ivison & Maharezgi KasaSpecial Thanks to South Tees Changing Futures and Er [...]

In this episode, we discuss multi-agency working. We discuss the challenges in relation to information sharing and explore an example of a multi-agency approach to community wellbeing in Leeds with Robert Marsay from Being You Leeds.Enjoy, like and share! multi_agency_pod.mp3File Size: 45132 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

In this episode we chat to Alan Johnson from Change Working about NLP, which is a profoundly effective “How to” technology for personal change and development, and interpersonal effectiveness. Have a listen to see how you could incorporate elements of this approach into your practice. nlp_pod.mp3File Size: 42387 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

In this episode we discuss the world of social prescribing and how specific social prescribing projects can make a real difference to communities. One such example is Rooted in Nature in Middlesbrough. Our guest Leah Johnstone from MIND discusses how Rooted in Nature is a project to get people out into nature and enjoy it, meet new people, develop new interests and learn new skills. social_prescribing_rooted_in_nature.mp3File Size: 34456 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

In this episode we explore the challenges of health inequalities facing people when they require physical and mental health support. As health inequalities covers so many areas, we use this episode to focus on the health inequalities facing those who identify as trans or non-binary. We welcome our guest Jess (they/them) from Leeds who is a mental health support worker.If you would like further support from any issues raised in this episode, or you would like further information on this subject, [...]