Having been a therapeutic foster parent for over 10 years and a special guardian, I understand first-hand the importance of having trauma-informed support as part of my professional network.

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Through my own experiences, I now offer a range of training and support to help support others.  With a combination of knowledge and lived experience, I share with others a deeper understanding of trauma and the impact it can have on children, their families, schools and other professionals.  The information and advice I share is rooted in research and founded by experience.  This approach allows the professionals I speak with an opportunity to see the world through the child's eyes.

I have taken the time to develop my skills even further with DDP training (level1 and 2), Trauma Informed Life story work training, and ADHD coaching training.  This has allow a deeper and greater understanding which I can then share with others in relatable ways. 
Apart from being a song in the Sound of Music, why name a business Edelweiss?

Not only does it sound like the support I offer (Aid and Advice), it is a plant which symbolises love, strength and bravery - all components for parents of traumatised children.

The delicate flower only grows in remote, rocky areas high on mountain sides.  To find them, people have had to face difficult challenges such as not falling from the icy ledges or snowy peaks. Men would face these challenges to pick a flower to show their lady love and bravery.

Edelweiss also symbolises strength and toughness as such a delicate flower flourishes even in the harshest of winters. 

When I heard all the background about the flower it reminded me of so many parents I have met who also tread a rocky path to reach their children who, even though their personal experiences have been harsh, can still flourish with beauty both inside and out. 

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Through my work with the COECT, I met a trauma-informed colleague and we found that our conversations just flowed. 

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Laura had a very different path via social work however our common goal was our passion around sharing the trauma-informed view and so we started our own podcast. 

 

Roots and Resilience came to life to help support any parent working on understanding their children and building their therapeutic parenting skills. 

 

Our episodes are based around issues everyday challenges we have faced personally, supported others going through things or delivered training on. 

 

As our community grows, the roots are firmly placed in understanding and the resilience of others is growing, allowing them to be the best parents they can be.