Social worker & art psychotherapist with a passion for life story work. And Man City. SS 118 🩵 www.blossomsocialworktraining.co.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/katiewrench.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/katiewrench.bsky.social/post/3mgf3lpottk2nEver wondered about the impact of life story work for children? https://www.buzzsprout.com/2422439/episodes/18616415 🌟 #SocialWork #HealingJourney #ChildWellbeing #curiosity #PonderingPlayAndTherapy06 Mar 2026 10:19 +0000at://did:plc:w7vuuivxtuisbsbvmx2ajequ/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgf3lpottk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/katiewrench.bsky.social/post/3mfmadf6nl22jLovely to be back in Bristol training again with a great group of social workers and family support workers. They’re really investing in #lifestorywork and I’ve been happy to support with developing practice guidance. And the sun is shining.24 Feb 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:w7vuuivxtuisbsbvmx2ajequ/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmadf6nl22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/katiewrench.bsky.social/post/3lmsdijussk2qIf you factor in the effective loss of the specialist assessment ‘pot’ it’s a 60% reduction. I’d love to know how the government anticipate this will come close to meeting need. Here’s a clue … it won’t come close. Costs rising for providers, FAL slashed - make it make sense. @janetdaby.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Apr 2025 19:50 +0000at://did:plc:w7vuuivxtuisbsbvmx2ajequ/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmsdijussk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/katiewrench.bsky.social/post/3lmkstyeglc2mWhat is therapeutic life story work ❓️ Pleased to contribute to #baat #inscape hot topics looking at developments in art therapy. 🔗Read the article: bit.ly/4hPideM #ArtTherapy #Therapy https://bit.ly/4hPideM11 Apr 2025 20:03 +0000at://did:plc:w7vuuivxtuisbsbvmx2ajequ/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmkstyeglc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/katiewrench.bsky.social/post/3llp2ojl6vk2kI've just signed this petition. Will you add your name and share too? Still no answer to questions about when a decision will be made re #asgsf Families left without support. Providers in limbo from today. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save… via @38degrees https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save…31 Mar 2025 19:09 +0000at://did:plc:w7vuuivxtuisbsbvmx2ajequ/app.bsky.feed.post/3llp2ojl6vk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/katiewrench.bsky.social/post/3ll4gxqnp5s2wNever one to travel light to training. Looking forward to thinking with foster carers in Bristol today. #lifestorywork24 Mar 2025 09:28 +0000at://did:plc:w7vuuivxtuisbsbvmx2ajequ/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll4gxqnp5s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/katiewrench.bsky.social/post/3lhhawbwqc22qUpcoming course: 'Working with looked after and adopted children'⁠ Learn best practice in working safely, ethically and effectively with children looked after, on an SGO or adopted. 📅 24 /25 March, 10-4pm⁠ baat.org/event/working-with-looked-after-and-adopted-children-complex-trauma-and-art-therapy/05 Feb 2025 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:w7vuuivxtuisbsbvmx2ajequ/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhhawbwqc22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/katiewrench.bsky.social/post/3lbgywgdz222mMy daughter often makes a pronouncement on my outfit in the morning… Recently I’ve resembled a hazelnut, an autumn leaf and this morning a Victorian lady … I’ll leave it there…21 Nov 2024 08:04 +0000at://did:plc:w7vuuivxtuisbsbvmx2ajequ/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbgywgdz222m