Rachael has a degree in Psychology and an MSc in Forensic Psychology. She has over 14 years’ experience working within a variety of settings, including the justice system, restorative practice and homelessness, across the third sector and statutory services. She has occupied roles as a front-line practitioner, group work facilitator, management, including policy and project management in national and local contexts.
Rachael has experience of working with people impacted by trauma and has spent most of her practice working with women involved in the justice system. She also has experience of coordinating peer led services and worked on consultations to ensure people with lived experience are represented in the development and evaluation of services. One proud moment in Rachael’s career was designing and growing a successful and inclusive co-production cooking project within justice social work. Name badges and titles were removed, and we engaged as compassionate human beings cooking, sharing and connecting through food.
Rachael has a keen interest in the complimentary aspects of trauma informed practice, psychological safety and restorative practice to improve relationships and workplace well-being.
You will also hear Rachael promoting the concept of Glimmers to ensure people are more aware of the daily micro-moments we experience in our environments and interactions that act as cues of safety to bring moments of hope, joy, peace, and help to calm the nervous system. Rachael reminds us that we can give Glimmers, and we can receive glimmers and encourages you to take notice and share these.
Rachael began her role in Epione training and consultancy as an associate trainer and has recently taken up the role as lead trainer and looking forward to supporting, developing and evaluating what we do as a collective.
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Publications – Moore, A. Keenan, M. Moss, R & Scotland, A. (2021). Survivors’ Voices – National Consultation – Restorative Justice.
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