Care Visions Talks

In this in-depth conversation, Humphrey Hawksley sits down with Richard Cross to explore the principles and application of trauma responsive practice — an approach that goes beyond simply being “trauma-informed” to actively embedding compassion, understanding, and responsiveness into professional care. Richard shares his insights on the lasting impact of trauma on children, families, and communiti...

Why do distressed young people sometimes become aggressive or violent? In this powerful conversation, Lucy Johnston talks with Carly Kingswood – Attachment and Trauma Therapist, DDP Practitioner, former foster carer, and co-author of The Unofficial Guide to Therapeutic Parenting for Childhood Aggression and Violence – about the underlying reasons for violent behaviour and how caregivers can respon...

Family Talk Live: ADHD, Trauma and the Young Mind Caring for children with complexity – with Professor Helen Minnis Caring for a child with ADHD brings energy, individuality, and challenge - and when trauma is also part of their story, the path can feel even more complicated. If you've ever found yourself stuck in a loop, wondering how best to support a young person in your care, this episode...

Raising children today means guiding them through an online world that changes rapidly. In this episode of Care Visions Family Talk , we explored a growing digital trend every carer should understand. Some online spaces aimed at boys and young men promise brotherhood and belonging, but also promote unhealthy and extreme ideas about gender, relationships, and identity. These spaces can be confusing...

Recorded live at The Grange Manor in Grangemouth, this powerful panel discussion explored how exploitation is evolving in today’s digital world. Whether you work with young people, are raising children through uncertain times, or simply want to deepen your understanding, this conversation offered vital insight. Exploitation in 2025 isn’t always visible. It can occur through a screen, behind closed...

In this thoughtful and reflective conversation, author and broadcaster Humphrey Hawksley spoke with John Whitwell  about his remarkable career in child care and therapeutic practice. John began his work at the pioneering Cotswold Community , becoming its Principal in 1985. During his time there, he worked alongside influential figures such as Richard Balbernie , Barbara Dockar-Drysdale , and Isabe...

Separation and divorce often felt like an emotional whirlwind, not just for parents but for children too. As parents, we tried to shield our children from hurt while helping them make sense of the changes unfolding around them. It was a delicate balance that could easily feel overwhelming. In this episode of Care Visions Family Talk ,  Linda de Caestecker spoke with Sue Atkins , a parenting coach,...

Podcast Episode: What We Fear Most – A Conversation on Trauma, Psychiatry, and the Human Condition In this powerful live-recorded conversation, broadcaster and author Humphrey Hawksley spoke with Dr Humphrey Needham-Bennett , forensic psychiatrist and author of the critically acclaimed book What We Fear Most (written under the pen name Ben Cave ). Together, they explored the human condition throug...

In this insightful episode of Family Talk , Independent Chartered Psychologist Edwina Grant sat down with Dr Linda de Caestecker , Public Health Doctor, and David King , Supervising Social Worker and PACE trainer, to explore how the PACE model— Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy —can transform relationships with children who have experienced stress or trauma. Designed for parents and...

In this heartfelt episode of Care Visions Family Talk , Public Health Doctor Dr Linda de Caestecker spoke with renowned family therapist and author Caroline Penney , who brought both professional expertise and personal insight to the conversation on parenting. Drawing from her book The Parenting Toolkit , Caroline explored why self-care is essential—not selfish—and how caring for ourselves directl...

In this episode of Care Visions Talks , journalist Humphrey Hawksley is joined by psychiatrist, neuroscientist and author Iain McGilchrist for a wide-ranging conversation on what shapes human experience, behaviour and culture. Drawing on themes from The Matter with Things , Iain explores how attention changes what we perceive, why modern life can feel disconnected, and how meaning, community and o...

In this inspiring episode, Clinical Psychologist Dr Bettina Hohnen joined Public Health Doctor Dr Linda de Caestecker for a compassionate and insightful conversation on neurodiversity. Dr Hohnen shared her unique approach, blending cutting-edge scientific research with empathy and practical wisdom, to help listeners better understand and support neurodiverse children. What Listeners Gained from th...

In this episode, Dr Linda de Caestecker from Care Visions Family Talk sat down for a practical and heartfelt conversation with Stewart McClean from Mellow Parenting to explore what truly makes parenting effective, compassionate, and impactful. Rooted in the belief that strong relationships are the foundation of every child’s development, Mellow Parenting brought deep insight and warmth to the disc...

Children and young people who had experienced adversity in their early years often struggled to cope with their day-to-day lives. In this live online event, Dr Laura Steckley discussed and described approaches that could help them overcome developmental injuries through care and relationships. Who was this talk for? This talk was intended for anyone with an interest in children’s wellbeing and dev...

In this one-hour interview with live Q&A, hosts Linda de Caestecker, a Public Health Doctor, and Mark Nelis , Fostering Operations Manager, were joined by Dr David Reilly , a highly respected NHS Doctor with over 40 years of experience and an expert in transformative change. Together, they explored how parents and carers can stay calm, grounded, and resilient while navigating the emotional tur...

In this one-hour interview with live Q&A, hosts Dr Linda de Caestecker , a Public Health Doctor, and Sarah McEnhill , Head of Fostering for Care Visions, were joined by parenting expert, author, and founder of The Wellbeing Hub, Alicia Drummond , for a powerful discussion on teenage anxiety and how parents and carers can provide effective support. Parenting or caring for a teenager today can o...

In this one-hour interview with live Q&A, hosts Dr Linda de Caestecker , a Public Health Doctor, and Scott Kyle , an Actor and Foster Carer, were joined by renowned parenting expert Anita Cleare for an engaging and insightful conversation on parenting and caring for teenagers in today’s fast-paced, noisy world. Drawing from her latest book, How to Get Your Teenager Out of Their Bedroom , Anita...