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Rock Pool provides industry-leading training and consultancy services for organisations that support people who have been affected by trauma.

The Hope2Recovery Programme – The First Step to Recovery from Domestic Abuse

Our brand new education programme for people who are experiencing, or have experienced domestic abuse.

The Hope2Recovery Programme

Self Help Book from Rock Pool Founder Sue Penna: The Recovery Toolkit

The 12 week plan to help people thrive after domestic abuse.

Free Webinar: The Fourth Rock Pool Conversation, with Andi Brierley

We are looking forward to our next Rock Pool Conversation with Andi Brierley, Atticus and Luke on the 7^th April 21 at 3pm

Andi is a Youth Justice Specialist with a multi-dimensional insight into the justice system. He will be joined by two young men who have lived experiences and will share with us the vital support they received to live a crime-free life.

Rock Pool Conversations - Andi Brierley

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Listen again to our Rock Pool Conversations with Andi Brierley

Join us again for our conversation with Andi Brierley

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SPACE: Supporting Parents and Children Emotionally

Using a Trauma Informed approach, the SPACE programme is suitable for any practitioner who work with children, young people and families.

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Community Care Inform – Sue Penna ACEs Guide

Sue Penna introduces her new guide to what the adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) study means for social work practice with children and families today. Inform subscribers can see the video by following the link below:

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Big Lottery Funded Recovery Toolkits

Funded by Big Lottery, Rock Pool are pleased to announce we will be working with nine Domestic Violence Agencies to deliver our online version of the Adult Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit.

The project is going to deliver 36 Adult Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit Programmes to 216 participations over a 6 month period.

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Listen again to our Rock Pool Conversations with Hibo Wardere

Join us again for our conversation with Hibo Wardere

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Listen again to the Rock Pool Conversation with Nicole Jacobs and James Rowlands

Join us again for our conversation with Nicole Jacobs and James Rowlands

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SafeLives Podcast: Sue Penna and the psychological impact of surviving domestic abuse

SafeLives’ Michelle Phillips, has a chat with our Chief Creative Officer Sue Penna, to discuss the psychological impact of surviving domestic abuse.

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Listen again to the Rock Pool Conversation with Helen Bonnick

Join us again for our conversation with Helen Bonnick, author of Child to Parent Violence and Abuse

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The Recovery Toolkit: Meet the Author Webinar

If you missed out on our live Meet the Author webinar with Sue Penna, you can watch a summarised version here.

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Top Tips to Stay Calm and Connected

In this strange and unprecedented time, it is so important to remain grounded and at peace.

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What If Home Isn’t a Safe Place?

The reality for individuals experiencing domestic violence is that social isolation may escalate their situation.

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Coercion and Control Enquiry Training

CACE training increases the delegate’s understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse.

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The ABC of Trauma Courses

Enabling practitioners to understand the impact of trauma, trauma-informed practice and strategies to use to promote protective behaviours and develop resilience.

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