Breaking Generational Trauma: Kirstie Woolley on Healing Children and Families

Join Andy Baker and co-host Nadine on the Able to Care podcast as they explore the transformative power of trauma-informed care with Kirstie Wooley, founder of Lunar Mind. In this insightful episode, Kirstie shares her personal journey through childhood trauma and her mission to help children and families overcome attachment and trauma challenges. Discover the limitations of the social work system, the critical need for early intervention, and Kirstie 's bespoke therapeutic approaches to supporting children in care and family breakdowns. Don't miss this engaging conversation packed with real-life insights and practical solutions for fostering healing and resilience.

Lunar Mind: https://www.lunarmind.co.uk/

Safe And Sound: https://www.safeandsoundgroup.org.uk/

00:00 – Introduction

01:00 – Starting Lunar Mind

03:30 – Challenges of Working in Social Work

05:45 – Breaking Generational Trauma

10:30 – Lack of Bespoke Mental Health Care

13:30 – The Importance of Family-Centred Support

24:30 – Working with Residential Care Homes

30:00 – School Systems and Support for Children with ACEs

38:00 – The Need for Change in Care and School Systems

55:00 – Closing Thoughts and the Vision for Lunar Mind

Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma: Kirstie Woolley shares how her personal experiences of childhood trauma and care led her to create Lunar Mind, aiming to support families and children in breaking destructive patterns and fostering healing.

The Importance of Early Intervention and Bespoke Care:

Kirstie emphasises that early intervention and tailored support are vital in addressing trauma and attachment issues, particularly for children in care and families facing breakdowns.

Empathy and Trauma-Informed Approaches: Highlighting the need for a more compassionate and trauma-informed system, Kirstie discusses the importance of empathy and understanding in working with children and families to promote emotional well-being and long-term recovery.

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