In this unique book, international trainer and consultant Lisa Cherry invites professionals from education, social work and healthcare to engage in conversations on a range of pertinent topics and issues affecting children and young people today.Divided into three main parts, which introduce attachment, adversity and trauma, each discussion places an emphasis on emotion and the understanding that we have as humans for compassion, empathy and connection. By encouraging collaboration...

In this essential book, international trainer and consultant Dr Lisa Cherry engages professionals from education, social work, healthcare, and criminal justice in insightful conversations on a range of vital topics that will make a positive difference for practitioners and their workplaces today.With integrity and authenticity at its heart, the book explores what compassionate, inclusive leadership really looks like and how to get there. Each discussion brings a new perspective, ex...

The need to belong is a fundamental and human motivation yet many children and young people’s experiences of belonging are ruptured across many domains. This essential book explores the different spaces in which children and young people belong and shows how we can cultivate a sense of belonging within our services, schools and communities and within children themselves.Chapters break down key research and introduce practices which will inspire change, develop a trauma-informed cul...

In this poignant book, Lisa Cherry brings together a collection of candid and personal reflections on the care system in the UK, offering alternative ways of thinking about the care experience, supporting better ways of working, and providing justification for a trauma-informed lens to be applied to all forms of work with those in care.Through personal insights and reflections, the book brings often-unheard stories vividly to life, beginning with the author’s own. These are stories...

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The need to belong is a fundamental and human motivation yet many children and young people’s experiences of belonging are ruptured across many domains. This essential book explores the different spaces in which children and young people belong and shows how we can cultivate a sense of belonging within our services, schools and communities and within children themselves.Drawing from the lived experiences of those who have spent time in care, the book highlights everything you need ...

BWWM: BWWM Billionaire Alpha RomanceMonique Davis is a beautiful 18 year old African American woman who is surprised when male strippers show up for an office party at her new job.Her co-worker Gayle explains to her that management is cool with it and she can even book a private party for a male stripper to come to her home if she wants to.Monique is still a virgin and wants to keep her sexual escapades on the down low, so she books a private dancer for thi...

27 Inspirational stories about how yoga has changed the lives of Mariel Hemingway, Sharon Gannon, Russell Simmons, Amy Weintraub and many more!

*Highly commended in the CPD category for the Teach Awards 2024*The impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences lie behind many of the most common and bewildering classroom challenges today.Understanding the why behind students' behaviour can be transformative in shifting school behaviour, as well as the welfare of your students. This book is grounded in the lived experiences of educators who overcame challenges in early life. It combines their insights with easy to implement t...

Former fashion model, charismatic vocalist and devoted lover of David Bowie during his 1970s golden era, Chicago-born Ava Cherry waited for just the right moment to tell her story, and that moment is now…All That Glitters begins with Ava’s musical inspirations, family allegiances, Catholic education and reaction to living on Chicago’s South Side. Donning faded denim and “lots of fringe” during her early teen years, she frequents the all-black, opulent Regal Theater, where she dream...

27 Inspirational stories about how yoga has changed the lives of Mariel Hemingway, Sharon Gannon, Russell Simmons, Amy Weintraub and many more!

· What is collective trauma?· How can it impact children and communities?· What can we do about it?Providing accessible answers to these complex questions and more, this guide explores the key characteristics of collective trauma and provides practical advice on how to help children, young people and communities to heal.Collective trauma affects communities, families and individuals. This book highlights its impacts and with examples such as grief and loss, ou...