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  • The Promise explained: privileging relationships and tackling unresolved trauma

    The Promise explained: privileging relationships and tackling unresolved trauma

    Scotland’s Independent Care Review has published its final conclusions. Five reports have been published and the main report ‘The Promise’ runs to 124 pages. To keep our members informed, we will set out the conclusions in a series of brief summaries. In this blog, we take a look at what The Promise says regarding privileging relationships and tackling unresolved trauma. Read more

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Trauma Informed Practice

#KeepingThePromise –Developing an Organisational Trauma Informed Action Plan

#KeepingThePromise –Developing an Organisational Trauma Informed Action Plan

Tuesday 21st March 10.30am - 2.30pm (Glasgow, The Studio) SOLD OUT Wednesday 22nd March 10.30am - 2.30pm (Dundee, Discovery Point) Thursday 23rd March 10.30am - 2.30pm (Stirling, Stirling Highland Hotel) Friday 24th March 10.30am - 2.30pm (Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel) Read more

Start: 21st March, 2023 at 10:30am

End: 24th March, 2023 at 2:30pm

Published: 31st January, 2023

Updated: 2nd March, 2023

Author: Marion Willshaw

Location: Multiple addresses

UK Trauma Council Childhood Trauma Resource

UK Trauma Council Childhood Trauma Resource

The UK Trauma Council has created an excellent resource all about the impact of trauma during childhood. A really useful and important read for anyone who works with those who have experienced trauma as a child. Read more

Published: 19th July, 2022

Author: Marion Willshaw

National Trauma Training Online Resources

National Trauma Training Online Resources

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Published: 19th July, 2022

Author: Marion Willshaw

Support for the National Trauma Training programme: Mapping exercise of training needs for Supported Carers/Supported Lodgings

Support for the National Trauma Training programme: Mapping exercise of training needs for Supported Carers/Supported Lodgings

On behalf of the Scottish Government, and in partnership with NES, Staf are seeking feedback from organisations/services and also Supported Carers/Supported Lodgings in Scotland. The purpose of the survey is to hear from you and gain your perspective to inform the current landscape of trauma informed practice across the country. Read more

Published: 8th March, 2021

Updated: 31st March, 2022

Author: Jo Derrick

The Promise explained: privileging relationships and tackling unresolved trauma

The Promise explained: privileging relationships and tackling unresolved trauma

Scotland’s Independent Care Review has published its final conclusions. Five reports have been published and the main report ‘The Promise’ runs to 124 pages. To keep our members informed, we will set out the conclusions in a series of brief summaries. In this blog, we take a look at what The Promise says regarding privileging relationships and tackling unresolved trauma. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2020

Updated: 31st March, 2022

Author: Liam Furby

Do you want to help shape Project Return?

Project Return was created to ensure that the wellbeing and success of young people leaving care is indistinguishable from that of their peers. The project is now underway and we're looking for young people and members of the workforce to join our steering group. Find out more about what's happening with Project Return and how to get involved. Read more

Published: 15th August, 2019

Updated: 15th January, 2020

Author: Cheryl Leggett

Do you want to help shape Project Return?

Do you want to help shape Project Return?

Project Return was created to ensure that the wellbeing and success of young people leaving care is indistinguishable from that of their peers. The project is now underway and we're looking for young people and members of the workforce to join our steering group. Find out more about what's happening with Project Return and how to get involved. Read more

Published: 15th August, 2019

Updated: 20th August, 2019

Author: Jenny Ferguson

New Scottish Psychological Trauma Training Plan Published

New Scottish Psychological Trauma Training Plan Published

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) have recently published a new psychological training plan. Find out more on our news piece here. Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2019

Author: Lewis Macleod

How can Staf help you embed trauma-informed practice?

How can Staf help you embed trauma-informed practice?

In May 2019, Dr Karen Treisman returned to Glasgow to deliver our full-day training course 'Navigating the Iceberg'. Find out three ways that we are taking forward this work on organisational change towards trauma-informed practice. Read more

Published: 5th July, 2019

Author: Lewis Macleod

From alienation to connection: learning from Dr Gabor Maté

From alienation to connection: learning from Dr Gabor Maté

Staf attended the ACE Aware Nation event with Dr Gabor Maté in Glasgow in June 2019. The day reinforced our belief in the importance of relationships but it has also opened our eyes to the impact of the opposite – alienation. Tackling alienation and building the relationships needed to heal from trauma will take commitment from all of us. Read more

Published: 16th June, 2019

Updated: 2nd August, 2019

Author: Lewis Macleod

Project Return: returning young people to a life that isn’t determined by experience of trauma

Project Return: returning young people to a life that isn’t determined by experience of trauma

In a country that believes that all young people deserve care and love, it cannot be right that their wellbeing and success is often determined by the adversity and trauma they have experienced. Find out more about Project Return, which seeks to address this, here. Read more

Published: 29th May, 2019

Author: Lewis Macleod

Navigating the Iceberg: delivering trauma-informed culture change

Navigating the Iceberg: delivering trauma-informed culture change

We're excited to announce that our day of learning and development with Dr Karen Treisman is now sold out and that so many of our members are booked on to this event. Find out more about what to expect on the day. Read more

Published: 4th April, 2019

Author: Lewis Macleod

Supporting the Workforce - The Forum Episode 1

Supporting the Workforce - The Forum Episode 1

In Staf's first-ever podcast, we spoke to Pauline Connelly who is a Senior Worker at Tremanna children's home in Slamannan, just outside Falkirk. Our Head of Learning and Development, Pamela Graham, spoke to Pauline about how we can support the workforce to deliver trauma-informed and trauma-responsive care and about the unique model of care that has been developed at Tremanna. Read more

Published: 15th February, 2019

Author: Lewis Macleod

National Conference 2018 - Healing from Trauma and Moving On

National Conference 2018 - Healing from Trauma and Moving On

Following on from our National Conference 2018, 'Healing from Trauma and Moving On', here you will find some resources from the day, including speaker presentations as well as books and videos mentioned during the day. Read more

Published: 29th November, 2018

Updated: 31st July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

Scotland to host an International Child Trauma Conference in 2020

Scotland to host an International Child Trauma Conference in 2020

On 17-18 September 2020 we will be hosting an International Child Trauma conference with Dr Bruce Perry alongside partners Aberlour, Clackmannanshire Education and Psychology Services, Seamab, Kibble, and Children in Scotland. Find out more in this blog. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2018

Updated: 2nd August, 2019

Author: Lewis Macleod

Staf Welcomes Announcement of £1.35 million for trauma training

Staf Welcomes Announcement of £1.35 million for trauma training

Staf have welcomed yesterday's announcement made by deputy First Minister John Swinney that the Scottish Government will invest an additional £1.35 million to create a national training programme, developed for workers supporting people who have had adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and traumatic experiences in adulthood, such as physical or sexual abuse. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2018

Updated: 2nd August, 2019

Author: Lewis Macleod

Why are so many adults haunted by trauma?

Why are so many adults haunted by trauma?

Sixty percent of adults report difficult childhood experiences, including drawn-out divorces, violence and abuse. The effects of trauma are long-lasting, ranging from anxiety to post-traumatic stress disorder and physical illness. But what if trauma also results from a shortcoming on the part of society to support families in thriving? If society helped informed teachers and parents meet children's basic needs for attachment and connection, would we produce fewer traumatised adults? Read more

Published: 9th May, 2018

Author: Lewis Macleod

Dealing with our Inner Conflicts

Dealing with our Inner Conflicts

Listen to a podcast by Dr Richard Schwartz, Founding Developer of the Internal Family Systems model, on how we can understand ourselves better if we think about our inner conflicts as arguments between parts of ourselves. He outlines the kind of mindful interaction through which we can assume effective leadership of these conflicting parts. Read more

Published: 4th May, 2018

Author: Lewis Macleod

Chantal's Miracle

This video tells the story of Chantal, a young woman who survived the genocide in Rwanda, and overcame losing her family to become a successful shop owner with the help and support of Dr Lori Leyden and Project Light. Find out more. Read more

Published: 23rd April, 2018

Updated: 29th July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

'No-one told us it was going to be like this'

'No-one told us it was going to be like this'

Compassion fatigue and foster carers. Compassion fatigue is a physical and emotional response to the stresses of working with traumatised people. This study explores compassion fatigue in foster carers and the impacts this can have, with the aim of improving awareness and highlighting the support strategies which carers find helpful to reducing compassion fatigue. Read more

Published: 23rd April, 2018

Updated: 25th July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

Treating Childhood Trauma

Treating Childhood Trauma

Oprah Winfrey reports on how trauma plays a role in childhood development and what new methods are being used to help children and young people who have experienced it in a recent report for American news channel CBS. Find out more. Read more

Published: 20th April, 2018

Updated: 29th July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

SevenSlideSeries: The Human Brain

SevenSlideSeries: The Human Brain

This short video, from the SevenSlideSeries at the ChildTrauma Academy, gives a brief introduction to core concepts about brain structure and function that provide the basis for developmentally sensitive and trauma-informed caregiving, education and therapy. Read more

Published: 20th April, 2018

Updated: 29th July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

The Cost Of Caring

The Cost Of Caring

This booklet by Dr Bruce Perry, Founder and Senior Fellow at the ChildTrauma Academy, presents an overview of secondary trauma, with the aim of giving readers a better understanding of how working with traumatised children and young people can affect us personally and professionally. Find out more about this booklet 'The Cost of Caring'. Read more

Published: 20th April, 2018

Updated: 29th July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

The Neurobiology of Relationships and Community

The Neurobiology of Relationships and Community

In this fascinating presentation, Dr Dan Siegel (Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, UCLA) looks at the links between neuroscience, adolescence, relationships and community. Read more

Published: 20th April, 2018

Updated: 29th July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

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  • All there is to know about the care experienced hairdressing academy

    All there is to know about the care experienced hairdressing academy

    Thomas and Tony Seisay, owners of the Haus of Seisay tell us all about their hairdressing academy for care experienced young people and how to get involved.

  • Resources from Staf Summit 2023

    Resources from Staf Summit 2023

    On Wednesday 8th March we gathered senior leaders, care experienced young people and practitioners from across the country to hear how we can adopt a trauma informed approach to housing policy and practice with care leavers. We're delighted to share the key elements of the day including presentations, photos and video content.

  • Staf and Each and Every Child Introduction to Framing Webinar

    Staf and Each and Every Child Introduction to Framing Webinar

    Tuesday 6th June 10am - 12pm (MS Teams) Wednesday 20th September 10am - 12pm (MS Teams)

  • Supported Lodgings, Supported Carers Focus Group

    Supported Lodgings, Supported Carers Focus Group

    Tuesday 25th April 2023|10am - 12pm | Online (Microsoft Teams)

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  • Young Funder's Grant

    Young Funder's Grant

    Applications for the Young Funder's Grant are now closed. Alternative sources of funding are included here.

  • The Promise explained: what the Care Review means for the workforce

    The Promise explained: what the Care Review means for the workforce

    Scotland’s Independent Care Review has published its final conclusions. Five reports have been published and the main report ‘The Promise’ runs to 124 pages. To keep our members informed, we will set out the conclusions in a series of brief summaries.

  • Relationship Based Practice: What does it really look like?

    Relationship Based Practice: What does it really look like?

    Mary Glasgow facilitated one of our workshops at our Annual Conference 2017, setting out the principles of a restorative, child-centred and family-minded approach that aims to mitigate the effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences. Find out more and download Mary's presentation.

  • Grants of up to £750 available to care experienced young people

    Grants of up to £750 available to care experienced young people

    We are delighted to announce our Young Funder's Grant is now open for applications.

  • Local Elections 2022: Manifesto Round-Up

    Local Elections 2022: Manifesto Round-Up

    A look at the five main parties and their manifestos heading into the local elections 2022

  • Our history

    Our history

    Find out more about Staf's history, and the exciting work we are undertaking today.

  • GIRFEC: A Guide to Getting it Right for Every Child

    GIRFEC: A Guide to Getting it Right for Every Child

    GIRFEC (or Getting it Right for Every Child) is the national approach in Scotland to improving outcomes and supporting the wellbeing of our children and young people by offering the right help at the right time for the right people. Find out more about the GIRFEC approach.

  • Financial Support for Care Leavers

    Financial Support for Care Leavers

  • Shannon's Box

    Shannon's Box

    Created by Shannon when in role as our Youth Facilitator, Shannon's Box is designed to make entering care a little easier for children and young people. Find out more about this project.

  • Care-Experienced Voice

    Care-Experienced Voice

    Staf has always had the voice of care-experienced young people at its heart. From the Debate Project to Project Return, The Real Toolkit and Youth Justice Voices our young people's voices have always influenced our work. Find out more about the voice of care-experienced young people.

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