Episode 2: Healing Childhood Trauma

Our Stories from Berry Street podcast series explores the current crisis facing children and families in Australia. More than ever they’re being exposed to violence, abuse and neglect, and the fallout from this can have devastating long-term impacts on our whole community. Join our host Richelle Hunt - who you may know from The Conversation Hour on ABC Radio - as she talks to staff from front line services at Berry Street, highlights the innovative work that’s being done to address the increasing rates of harm and violence, and uncovers what we can all do to help.

In episode two, Richelle speaks with Dr. Allison Cox, Director of Take Two, and Bodhi Priti, Clinical Team Leader. In this powerful conversation they discuss the lasting psychological and physical effects of child abuse, how untreated trauma can impact our entire community, and how Berry Street's Take Two program is addressing this issue.

Listen now to explore:

• What are the signs of trauma?
• The impacts of trauma on children - including on babies still in utero - and how it can damage their sense of safety
• How Berry Street's specialist Take Two service works with children and young people to help them heal from experiences of family violence and abuse

And much more.

Listen to episode 2:

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