CV Professional Talk – Trauma Responsive Practice, Challenges and Opportunities with Richard Cross
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 communities, and discusses how professionals can adapt their practice to meet people where they are.
Humphrey and Richard examine the emotional demands of frontline work, the need for reflective spaces, and how organisations can create cultures that prioritise resilience, empathy, and safe, supportive relationships.
Please find below the video from the talk and also the audio podcast below.
More About Our Guest:
A pioneer of trauma-informed practice in the UK, Richard Cross worked with Sandra Bloom in 2004 to introduce the Sanctuary Model. He has since developed Attachment and Trauma-Informed Care; a comprehensive model now implemented across multiple residential child care settings.
Richard continues to lead in clinical innovation and organisational development, providing consultancy, training, and supervision to professionals and organisations. He directs clinical teams at Five Rivers Child Care and is a Fellow and Faculty member of the International Society for Trauma and Dissociation, a trustee of the Bowlby Centre, and an active trainer of psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists.
For more information on Richard's work, please visit: Richard Cross - Clinical Director at Change For Good
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