O'Neill Training Solutions LTD Social Care Training & Consultancy

Thank you Dawn for yet another inspiring and thought provoking session.

As you were talking us through the various aspects of the session this morning, I found myself reflecting on my staff team and their individual behaviours/responses in different scenarios, particularly since the start of lock down to present day and also some reflection on my own practice. I can see how different changes have impacted on different individuals at different times, so this has helped me to understand the impact of trauma on a much deeper level and how this impacts on how we view the world, how we behave and how we respond and hopefully how I can respond in a supportive manner.
I believe the 4 X 4 X 4 model by Tony Morrison will assist me during case supervision with staff to support them to identify what has worked well in their direct work with families? Exploring how they communicate and challenge? What skills do they use? What skills would they like to develop further? Instilling greater confidence and empowering them to identify, acknowledge and feel proud of their knowledge base & skill and also to understand the importance of identifying areas for improvement as a strength in further enhancing good practice.

I would say I have a mix in my team of those with very good resilience and those who are a little more fragile due to previous traumas and who require a lot more support. Having said this, I also find myself reflecting and thinking how do I know this? Some staff are perhaps a little more comfortable displaying how they feel than others, so maybe I need to find a way to explore what is happening under the surface for everyone!