• The Recovery Toolkit with Sue Penna

  • Oct 30 2024
  • Length: 58 mins
  • Podcast

The Recovery Toolkit with Sue Penna

  • Summary

  • In this conversation, Caroline and Sue Penna, author of The Recovery Toolkit, discuss the complex realities of domestic abuse, trauma, and recovery. Sue shares both her personal journey and professional experience, having spent over 20 years in NHS Mental Health Services, to emphasise the importance of trauma-informed care. They explore the need for systemic change to better support survivors and the powerful role language plays in shaping our understanding of trauma and recovery.

    The conversation highlights the impact of trauma on mental health, the feminist movement's advocacy for change, and the importance of improved police training to address domestic abuse. Sue also details the fragility of stability in the lives of those affected by abuse and underscores the importance of innovative, supportive approaches.

    Resources:

    • The Recovery Toolkit - A 12-week plan to support your journey from domestic abuse
    • Rock Pool - Committed to training front-line workers in trauma-informed care
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