Joanna Foster @fabticfoster.bsky.social Head of fabtic, working with children, young people and practitioners. Author of 'Children and Teenagers Who Set Fires'. Proud to be Valleys Welsh in England.
Michael Salter @mike-salter.bsky.social Professor Michael Salter, criminologist and specialist in the prevention, detection and treatment of child sexual exploitation, gender-based violence and complex trauma. Director of the Childlight Hub @ UNSW https://www.childlight.org/east-asia-pacific-hub
Dr Karen Bateson @karenjbateson.bsky.social Charity CEO Oxford Parent-Infant Project (oxpip.org.uk). Clinical psychologist. Posting about science, practice & policy of early years interventions. I like a challenge so also a wife, mother, dog owner & fell-walker 🥾89/214
Square Peg @teamsquarepeg.bsky.social Because one size doesn't fit all in education | EBE led, grassroots, strategic specialists in persistent absence + barriers to school attendance | #squarepegs book
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Dr Dan O'Hare @edpsydan.bsky.social Founder of edpsy.org.uk, Senior Lecturer @ University of Bristol, Educational Psychologist, bits and bobs for British Psychological Society. Interests in climate, environment, sci-comm, community building.
King's Global Institute for Women's Leadership @giwlkings.bsky.social Working towards a world in which women of all backgrounds have fair and equal access to leadership. Based at Kings College London. Chaired by Julia Gillard.
The Flying Child @theflyingchild.bsky.social 📣Leading Conversations About #CSA Through Survivor-Led Training, Campaigning & Support
🌸Sophie Olson: Founder/activist/writer
📖Author of The Flying Child - A Cautionary Fairy Tale For Adults 🌸(ZunTold)
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Mike Armiger @mikearmiger.bsky.social Educator 📖 Advisor 👷♂️Trainer 👟
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Heather Lucas SEMH Support @heatherlucas.bsky.social BSc (Hons)Psychology. 19 years experience supporting SEMH.
Bitesized psychology and relational support for families and schools.
On here looking to learn and engage with those who care, are curious, open minded and kind.
National Children's Bureau @ncb.org.uk NCB is a leading charity driving change across society so all children can thrive. The #NCBFamily is united for #BetterChildhoodsBrighterFutures
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British Psychological Society @bpsofficial.bsky.social For over 120 years we’ve championed our members & psychology as a discipline. For customer support contact: info@bps.org.uk. Shares & ❤ not (always) endorsements.
Nicola Doherty @profnic.bsky.social Lead Psychologist Regional Trauma Network, Dept Health. Visiting Professor UU. Associate Researcher QUB. #trauma #infants #chd #neurodevelopment #systemcentred
John McMullen @jdmcmullen.bsky.social Programme Director of the Doctorate in Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychology at QUB. Research/intervention with war-affected children (DRC, Uganda, Palestine, NI)
Emmerline Irving @emmerline.bsky.social Mum, sister, wife, daughter, friend—I wear these titles with pride. Passionate advocate for social justice, driven by a desire to create meaningful change, make connections, nurture relationships. Determined to navigate this complex 🌎
Social Work England @socialworkengland.bsky.social The specialist regulator for social work in England. For all enquiries: https://www.socialworkengland.org.uk/about/contact-details/
Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social Child Poverty Action Group is the leading charity campaigning for an end to child poverty in the UK.
EmilySpeaksUp @soaringproject.bsky.social I'm a psychologist specializing in trauma; consultant, speaker, author, trauma survivor. My book, "Soaring Above The Ashes", has stories and photos of thriving survivors. I have a passion for justice, but haven't seen much lately.
Childlight Global Child Safety Institute @childlightgcsi.bsky.social Childlight works with partners around the world to understand the prevalence, nature and scale of child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA).
www.childlight.org
Centre for Young Lives @cfyounglives.bsky.social We are an independent think tank and delivery unit dedicated to improving the lives of children, young people, and families. www.centreforyounglives.org.uk
Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social Keynote speaker with a focus on mental health and special needs. Mostly to be found in the great outdoors when not on stage.
Nathalie Downing @nathaliedowning.bsky.social Mum, runner, teacher, lake swimmer and above average coffee ☕ drinker.
Lara Patel @larapatel.bsky.social Director of Children’s Services, Brighter Futures for Children, Reading. Mum, trustee for Pause. Looking for a space to share learning & spread a bit of joy 😊views my own
Nicola Cunnington @nicolacunnington.bsky.social Charity L&D Leader | Bold Learning Strategist | Mixing empathy, energy & eye-catching design to spark development and growth. Governor for leading school. Lover of tea and rugby. Will talk mostly about #learning, #trauma and #children. Views are my own.
Gayle Doyle @gayledoyle.bsky.social Psychotherapist, Senior Lecturer, Play Therapist. Believer in Connection. Research Supervisor, Parent and Thought Sharer ❤️
Emma Paxton @imagistic.bsky.social Hello! I’m Emma, a Graphic Recorder and Illustrator. I turn your content into fun, engaging and informative visuals.
Simple Safeguarding @simplesafeguarding.bsky.social Posting about compassionate, inclusive safeguarding practice.
founder@first-person.org @first-person.bsky.social FirstPerson co-creates and funds community-driven storytelling initiatives designed with and for adults who grew up experiencing Family System Trauma.
@nurturehead.bsky.social @nurturehead.bsky.social Primary Headteacher, mum of 2 (one ASD)
Passionate about SEND, Inclusion and Nurture
Beginning our Trauma Informed Journey
Welsh girl living in Yorkshire 
Rich Devine @richdevine.bsky.social Consultant Social Worker. Visiting Researcher at Cambridge University. Trainer, Speaker, and Author. Co-host of ‘Relational Activism in Social Work’ Podcast.
https://basw.co.uk/social-work-child-protection-professional-practice-programme
The Centre for Creative Therapeutic Practice @tcctp.bsky.social Accessible creative therapeutic practice courses supporting practitioners to support CYP's mental health with effective tools for early intervention.
#NoChildShouldHaveToWaitForSupport
Hello@tcctp.org
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PRUsAP @prusap.bsky.social The Voice of Alternative Provision | Representing Local Authority and MAT-led Alternative Provision | #ThisIsAP (sharing good practice) | APassemble (wanting support/sharing information | https://www.prusap.co.uk/
Resilience Institute for Strength and Empowerment (RISE) @rise-fsu.bsky.social Transforming organizations through emotionally-aware, informed, responsive, and healing-centered initiatives. We provide evidence-based training and certification to build resilient, healing-centered organizational cultures. https://RISE.FSU.EDU
ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social We are delighted to announce the launch of #ACAMHLearn - our innovative #OpenAccess resource, bringing together specially commissioned videos from world-leading experts in the field of #CYPMentalHealth. Visit https://bit.ly/3AV958F to learn more!
The Survivors Trust @thesurvivorstrust.bsky.social Largest UK membership organisation supporting specialist rape & sexual abuse services
☎️Call our helpline: 0808 801 0818
📅Check opening hours & more:
thesurvivorstrust.org
CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social Children & Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ)
Collaborating for rights-respecting justice for all children and young people in Scotland.
Explore our new eLearning modules at our website
cycj.org.uk | cycj@strath.ac.uk
Prof Sarah-Jayne Blakemore @sjblakemore.bsky.social Professor of Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience at Cambridge, FBA FMedSci FRS. Adolescent brain development. Views my own. Book: http://amazon.co.uk/dp/1784161349
Sacro @sacroscotland.bsky.social Sacro provides person-centred, trauma-informed services that support people involved with the justice system in Scotland. Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities
NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Oxford Health @oxhealthcrf.bsky.social The NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Oxford Health is part of the NIHR and hosted by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. It is a dedicated centre for improving mental and cognitive health treatments through clinical research.
The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk Helping families living with early trauma through finding specialist support workers, providing advice, offering training and reducing isolation.
More info on our trauma-responsive support here: https://thebelayfoundation.org.uk/trauma-responsive-support/
Dr Jon Reid Ⓥ @drjonreid.bsky.social MBPsS, SFHEA, FRSA
#CompassionEdRevolution
Academic: SEMH
Research Fellow: Children & Young People Network
Vice-Chair: Institute of Recovery from Childhood Trauma
Director: Centre for Recovery from Childhood Trauma
Madintheuk @madintheuk.bsky.social MITUK: challenging & rethinking theory & practice around ‘mental health’ in the UK. Proud to be supported by our allies at Mad in America & Mad in the World. Be part of the change 🧡
https://linktr.ee/madintheuk?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYYhZgx29K2F3ypQP
Niki Marangos @nicolakym.bsky.social FosterWiki Campaign Lead, Attachment Advocate, and Therapeutically Informed Educator. Championing the mental health of children, families, and workers within the care system. Huge dog lover 🐾🐕
Renfrewshire Educational Psychology Service @renfrewshireeps.bsky.social Applying Psychology to Nurture Relationships, Learning, Mental Health, and Wellbeing.
Fiona McBride @fiona74.bsky.social Proud mum of 2 fabulous women. Passionate about social justice, equality and kindness. Also love music and books.
@grahammus1.bsky.social @grahammus1.bsky.social 
Dr Matt Price @drmattprice.bsky.social Strategic Lead for Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy at Barnardo's - one of the UK's leading children's charity. I am passionate about early intervention and prevention to promote mental health and wellbeing.
The Relational Social Work Podcast @relationalsw.bsky.social The Relational Social Work Podcast is available on all major podcast platforms and aimed at social workers and others who work in the children and families social work sector, focussing on the importance of relationships in social work.
Michael Keelan - Psychotherapist @keelantherapy.bsky.social Qualified Psychotherapist | IACP Preaccredited | Private practice in Navan and Drogheda | Appointments available Email michael@keelantherapy.ie or WhatsApp 0831131949
Emma Palmer @bristolemma.bsky.social Bristol author • psychotherapist • allotment garden tender • ancestor reverer • auntie • dharma farer 🌱 🌍 www.kamalamani.co.uk
Illuminate Psychology Services Ltd @illuminatepsych.bsky.social Educational Psychologist serving children and young people and their families and school communities across the West Midlands for 26 years.
Birmingham School of Social Policy & Society @birminghamschool.bsky.social Based at the @unibirmingham.bsky.social UK, our shared purpose is to understand the world and work collaboratively to make it better #AcademicSky #Sociology #BritishCulturalStudies #Criminology #SocialPolicy #SocialWork #HealthManagement #SocialCare
Institute of Recovery from Childhood Trauma @irctrauma.bsky.social UK organisation seeking to create and connect networks of professionals and facilitate collaboration to develop and improve best practice for all children who have been traumatised and need help to recover.
https://irct.org.uk/
Jacqui H @jacquiaep.bsky.social Scottish Assistant Educational Psychologist in East Sussex. Soon to be TEP at UEL ✨️
Claudia M. Gold @childinmind.bsky.social Pediatrician, writer, speaker, early relational health specialist Passionate about listening to parents and young children to promote health and wellbeing
NSPCC @nspcc.bsky.social UK Based Charity. We exist to keep children safe. Everything we do puts children first – their voices, their experiences, their needs. Anyone worried about a child can call 0808 800 5000.
Scottish Refugee Council @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social Scotland's national refugee charity. Celebrating diversity and raising awareness about issues faced by refugees. Co-ordinators of #RefugeeFestScot.
https://linktr.ee/scottishrefugeecouncil
Robbie Gilligan @robbiegilligan.bsky.social Professor Emeritus, School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College Dublin. Active in research relating to children in care, care leavers and care experienced adults. 
The Innovate Project @theinnovateproject.bsky.social A research project, led by @michellelefevre.bsky.social, exploring how innovation may be stimulated in social work and social care settings. Particular interests in adolescent safeguarding - see www.theinnovateproject.co.uk/resources 
Journal of Comparative Family Studies @journalcfs.bsky.social JCFS is an independent Journal celebrating 56 years of publication. We welcome manuscripts on traditional research, methods, theory, reviews & comparative and/or treatments of the cultural aspects of families & close relationships. 🇨🇦
Cordis Bright @cordisbright.bsky.social We're a research, evaluation & consultancy company specialising in children's services, adult social care, criminal justice, NHS, domestic abuse, multiple disadvantage, mental health, public health, & employment.
Social Work Today @socialworktoday.bsky.social Your social work community: Social work news, events, podcasts, practice updates and jobs from direct employers. ISFW media partner. socialworktoday.co.uk
Julia Mortimer @juliamortimer.bsky.social Journals and Open Access Director @brisunipress.bsky.social @bupjournals.bsky.social. Publishing across the social sciences. Passionate about social justice, singing and cake.
Barnet Virtual School @barnetvs.bsky.social Supporting the education of all young people who are looked after by the Borough of Barnet https://www.barnetvs.org/ 
Lynne O’Brien @lynneobrien.bsky.social Chief Officer for Children and Families at Aberlour Child Care Trust https://Www.aberlour.org.uk.
Personal views- B Nicky Brimicombe @brim69.bsky.social Therapeutic Life Story Practitioner, Primary School Teacher and Children’s Wellbeing practitioner, with a passion about children understanding their past to enhance Trauma recovery. Current student on MA Trauma informed practice at Nottingham University
ViTAL Lab @vitallab.bsky.social Violence and Trauma Across the Lifespan
at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
vitallab.info
Therapeutic Life Story Work UK (part of TLSWi) @tlswuk.bsky.social A passionate community of practitioners & trainers embracing the transformative Rose Model. Helping children/young people & families make sense of their story.
Sara Dodds @saradodds.bsky.social Freelance research and consultancy
Social research, policy, strategy development, evaluation, evidence review, trauma-informed approaches.
CairnsMoir Connections @cairnsmoir.bsky.social Do you live or work with the impact of trauma, childhood adversity, care experience, ACEs? We are a UK based specialist online & event bookshop, also offering library design & restock service. 📚
https://www.cairnsmoirconnections.org
Jacqui Dunbar @jacquidunbar.bsky.social Freelance professional in children's human rights, trauma informed approaches, training and development - www.jdfreelance.co.uk
Professional photographer of people and events - www.jacquidunbar.co.uk
Bethtyson.com @tysontrauma.bsky.social Trauma-Informed Care, Childhood Trauma Consultant, Parenting SME, Best-Selling Author, Child Advocate, Children’s Mental Health, Child Abuse Prevention Co-Chair, Keynote Speaker, Workshop Facilitator. Skiing in winter, beach in summer. Girl mom.
Sharon Belshaw @sharbels.bsky.social CEO Clinical Break the Silence, studying for my Doctorate in Psychological Trauma at Chester
Ayrshire, Scotland 
Oasis @oasisuk.bsky.social We work nationally and in local neighbourhoods to build stronger communities where there is no one left out.
Shelter Scotland @shelterscotland.bsky.social Home is everything. Join the fight for home.
Donna Betts-McNaughten PhD, FSAScot @donnamcnaughten.bsky.social Consultant, researcher, Pictish enthusiast + art therapist in the arts, heritage + historic environment for wellbeing sector
Susan Grant @suz281.bsky.social Interests-trauma responsive approaches social inequalities, drug & alcohol policy and reducing harm. (She/her) All views are my own
Candice M. Sanderson @candicesanderson.bsky.social Author & Psychologist, balancing between science & spirituality, one second at a time.
Life-long student at Monroe Institute.
https://candicesanderson.com
230+ YouTube Videos: https://bit.ly/CandiceSandersonYouTube
Books: https://amzn.to/3Ool54x
The Fostering Network Campaigns @fosteringcampaigns.bsky.social The Fostering Network stands up for fostering, foster families, and children and young people in foster care. We campaign to make foster care better.
Alex @alexbaobab.bsky.social Counsellor & Creative Arts Therapist (not currently practising), occasional artist and vegan cook! 
Benjamin Perks @benjyperks.bsky.social Global advocacy lead for child protection & development @Unicef in New York. Author, campaigner, Dad & work in progress. First book Trauma Proof out soon. Literary representation by https://www.foliolit.com/ NYC
Jen Reston @jenreston.bsky.social Head of Volunteering at Aberlour.
Chair of Scottish Volunteering Forum.
Mummy ❤️
Julie Beem @juliebatn.bsky.social Mom, Grandma, and advocate of trauma-informed, resilience-building work for children (and adults). Exec Director of Attachment & Trauma Network. 
Nicola Cherry @nicolacherry.bsky.social EEF Alumni Early Years Specialist | Early Years Delivery Manager @North Somerset Council | Early Years Advisory Teacher @Bath and North East Somerset Council | Independent Early Years Consultant 
Dr Sarah Blower (she/her) @sarah-blower.bsky.social Associate Professor of Child Development and Family Wellbeing at the University of York. Researcher interested in intervention design, implementation & evaluation, infant mental health, measures and evidence to improve outcomes for children and families.
Emma-Jayne Williams - Consultant Forensic Psychologist @williamspsychology.bsky.social https://www.williams-psychology.com
Dr Nicola O’Sullivan @drnicolaosullivan.bsky.social Independent Social Care Consultant, Clinical & Group Supervisor, Author, Speaker. Consultant with Careers in-depth, VL at Tavistock & Portman NHS foundation Trust, TCD, MTU. #Systems-Psychodynamics #reflectivepractice #socialcare #socialwork
Michelle Supple @michellesupple.bsky.social Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, Children First | Mum | Dog/Cat Owner | Nature Lover | VMO
Anne Spiers @annes50.bsky.social Service Manager with Children First. My views are definitely my own!
Emma Allen @emmaaallen.bsky.social Virtual Head Teacher for Care Experienced Children and Young People in Aberdeenshire.
Solution Focused Psychology @sfpsychology.bsky.social Applying solution focused, positive psychology to achieve change with communities, settings,charities & organisations. Accessible psychology 🙌🏻 Charity trustee & governor. East Midlands based.
John Devaney @jdev65.bsky.social 
Sarah Johnston @sarahj2802.bsky.social Scouser in Scotland | Loves animals, art, silver jewellery making and the great outdoors | Trusts Manager at CHAS (Children's Hospices Across Scotland) | Views my own
Roots & Wings Learning @rootsandwingsl.bsky.social A social enterprise set up to support children and young people affected by trauma and early adversity
Creative Life Story Work @creativelsw.bsky.social Helping care-experienced children and young people better understand their own life stories. Managed by the North East based charity, Blue Cabin (@BlueCabin.bsky.social).
Trauma Recovery UK - TRC @traumarecoveryuk.bsky.social Facilitating the recovery of children and young people, aged 3-24 years, and parents/carers facing trauma.
Head Quarters in Oxford
Therapy Centres in Bath, Guernsey and Oxford
www.trc-uk.org 
Rob Hattersley @robhattersley.bsky.social Escapee teacher, child safety/lifeskills charity CEO. Now project/strategy support for social purpose orgs. RHS horticulture student. Books, cycling, French, history, places, esp. Dorset & Orkney. Born 327ppm. Exvangelical, now just human. Be kind always.
Forest of Imagination® @forestofimaginatn.bsky.social FREE! Pop-up contemporary arts & architecture event celebrating creativity, biodiversity & nature.
25-26 Sept 2026. Entry Hill, Bath 💚
Location: Entry Hill, Bath
Everyone is invited! 🌳
https://localgiving.org/fundraising/foi2026
Dr Penny Hay @penahay.bsky.social Artist, Researcher, Professor of Imagination Bath Spa University, National Teaching Fellow, Cofounder Forest of Imagination, FRSA, FCCT 💚🦋
https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/our-people/penny-hay/
Richard Lewis @rlewistherapy.bsky.social Psychotherapist. Counsellor (MNCPS). Author. Researcher. Science writer (MISTC). Broadcaster. Former Parisian trapped in post-Brexit UK. Distress is not a defect. https://richard-lewis.co.uk
PATCH @finoni.bsky.social Passionate Adopters Targeting Change with Hope
www.ourpatch.org.uk