Weaving a Web of Belonging: Developing a Trauma-Informed Culture for All Children

“Those of us who have followed Dr Lisa Cherry’s work for years look to her for a call to action—and Weaving a Web of Belonging is exactly that. But it is also something more: a generous invitation to pause, to reflect, and to rethink how we create spaces of connection. Lisa holds us entangled in a new understanding of belonging that lingers long after the final page.”

Tim Fisher, Principal Social Worker and Relational Activist

“There is a quiet academic feel about this book, interwoven with lived experiences. This is a real strength and helps sets the tone of bringing all that we are, with us. Weaving a Web of Belonging focuses not just on our experiences of the past but informs us of the future too.”

Sarah Johnson, Author, Director of Phoenix Education Consultancy and PRUsAP President

“Lisa is a thought leader. She has a handle on all the research, past and present, and she has lived experience. This is one of the best books I’ve read on this topic.”

Catrina Lowri, Neurodiversity Trainer and Consultant, Neuroteachers

“This is an evidence-informed contribution that also recognises the importance of lived experience. There are numerous ‘hooks’ throughout the book that help to conceptualise belonging and unbelonging with a focus on the care experience. The author writes with passion and provides provocations throughout to make changes that empower and humanise the education, social care and health experience.”

Kerry Murphy, Early Childhood and Inclusion Specialist

Dr Lisa Cherry is a leading international trainer, specialising in assisting professionals working with vulnerable children and families to understand trauma, recovery and resilience. She is the Director of Trauma Informed Consultancy Services, an organisation which provides a holistic approach to supporting those working in universal, targeted or specialist settings, services and systems. Lisa brings over three decades of working in educational and social care settings and a 30-year journey of recovery in overcoming her own experiences of trauma.