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The need to belong is a fundamental and human motivation yet many children and young people’s experiences of belonging are ruptured across many domains. This essential book explores the different spaces in which children and young people belong and shows how we can cultivate a sense of belonging within our services, schools and communities and within children themselves.
Chapters break down key research and introduce practices which will inspire change, develop a trauma-informed culture and show how a relational web of belonging can be built for life. Drawing from the lived experiences of those who have spent time in care, the book highlights everything you need to deepen your understanding of the impact of trauma, inequity and marginalisation in children’s services and education. Advocating for the power of language, leadership and collective care, a working conceptual model for cultivating belonging is shared, which considers the FACES, SPACES and PLACES that can make a lasting difference. Reflections and practical takeaways are woven throughout to offer an accessible, informative and thoughtful read, with the child at the centre.
Bringing together professional practice, the ‘science’ behind it and powerful lived experiences, Weaving a Web of Belonging offers a true insight into cultivating belonging as an antidote to trauma. It is an essential read for all those who are supporting children and young people, especially those who are the most vulnerable, including education practitioners, leaders, social workers, Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and families.
The need to belong is a fundamental and human motivation yet many children and young people’s experiences of belonging are ruptured across many domains. This essential book explores the different spaces in which children and young people belong and shows how we can cultivate a sense of belonging within our services, schools and communities and within children themselves.
Chapters break down key research and introduce practices which will inspire change, develop a trauma-informed culture and show how a relational web of belonging can be built for life. Drawing from the lived experiences of those who have spent time in care, the book highlights everything you need to deepen your understanding of the impact of trauma, inequity and marginalisation in children’s services and education. Advocating for the power of language, leadership and collective care, a working conceptual model for cultivating belonging is shared, which considers the FACES, SPACES and PLACES that can make a lasting difference. Reflections and practical takeaways are woven throughout to offer an accessible, informative and thoughtful read, with the child at the centre.
Bringing together professional practice, the ‘science’ behind it and powerful lived experiences, Weaving a Web of Belonging offers a true insight into cultivating belonging as an antidote to trauma. It is an essential read for all those who are supporting children and young people, especially those who are the most vulnerable, including education practitioners, leaders, social workers, Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and families.
“Dr Cherry’s contribution to improving practice for children affected by trauma is already well-established. This text goes further by providing pertinent, practical and pragmatic reflections at the conclusion of each accessible chapter, designed to support those of us grappling with these nuanced issues. The book is deeply rooted in practice while also being informed by scholarly inquiry.
Dr Cherry offers insights informed by her triad of academia, lived experience and professional practice. This is a must-read for those of us that continue the difficult but profoundly worthy work of supporting the children and families that we serve, that would benefit from a trauma-informed culture.”
- Alexander
“Thank you to Dr. Lisa Cherry FRSA for this magnificent read. It took me some weeks to ingest, but you were right - I loved it.
Your words stirred many emotions in me through your honesty, vulnerability, and passion for connection, work, and cultivating belonging in both your own identity and the journey towards who you are becoming.”
- Sylvia O Sullivan
“This is a wonderful book, both affirming and providing reflective stretch. It makes complex ideas accessible and it is an unputdownable read. This is a truly valuable contribution to our work. Congratulations Lisa.”
- Karen C
