What we do: Public health
Caring connections between humans are the cheapest medicine we have.
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Through our knowledge of trauma prevention and recovery, we promote resilience, recognising that healing and recovery from stress and trauma happen when we come together
In recent years we have seen increasing numbers of adults and children reporting symptoms of stress, overwhelm and anxiety, which are products of trauma. This increase across the population suggests that trauma is not just an individual issue, but something which is perhaps being experienced collectively across the country.
With many adults feeling anxious and dysregulated, the healing and recovery of children and young people requires the involvement of adults too. Children and young people need well-regulated adults to offer stabilisation for emotional wellbeing.
Our team of experienced practitioners turn science of trauma, attachment and resilience into practical learning tailored for you to improve health outcomes, enabling more people to have more good days.
Our models of practice
Five to Thrive
Brains grow when we do 5 simple things. Five to Thrive describes a sequence of relational activities that builds healthy brains.
Mending Hurts
Mending Hurts is the KCA model for promoting recovery from trauma by enabling people to notice what they, or other people, do in their most effective interactions with vulnerable and traumatised people.
Creating Connections
We know that healing and recovery happen best when we're part of a community - when we come together and build resilience. Creating connections focuses on trauma prevention and recovery, building capacity for self-healing communities.
Leadership Revolution
Leadership has always been complex, but more so now than ever. The context in which you lead is in constant flux and you are increasingly being required to navigate change and uncertainty. The Leadership Revolution helps you better understand recovery leadership and address stress arising from uncertainty
The lecture by Kate Cairns was incredibly moving and thought provoking. I have taken a lot away from this, even in the 2 days since the conference. Remembering to provide empathetic responses to everyone around me, including myself, as we navigate through the current climate.
Participant, 28 Sep 2022
I thought the trainer was wonderful - Kate Cairns was approachable and warm and I was riveted throughout the 90 minutes - best course I have attended throughout my 16 years as a nurse
Participant, 21 Sep 2022
I think that my enhanced awareness means that I will approach daily situations and challenges with families we are supporting differently, and I will guide our volunteers using this info as well.
Perinatal mental health practitioner, 17 Jun 2022
The normalising of trauma, is a wonderful perspective and something I will share with clients and colleagues.
Psychotherapist, 28 May 2022
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I feel that the course was very well delivered, Susan was extremely inspiring and clearly very passionate and knowledgeable, I have already begun to incorporate this approach into my practice
Participant, 11 Feb 2022
So pleased to see this being delivered to so many practitioners across different disciplines. This is VITAL work if we are to help HEAL
Participant, 3 Feb 2022
I think the course was delivered well with regular breaks, breakout rooms and ability to ask questions. Delivered in a energetic and passionate way which kept my attention and focus.
Participant, 3 Feb 2022
I have attended courses like this one on a similar subject,but I can honestly say this one was straightforward and I came away with a good understanding, without feeling overwhelmed by too much information.
Health Visitor, 5 Feb 2021