TRIBE Talk
Welcome to TRIBE Talk, the podcast where we talk trauma-informed care. Hosted by Laura Neal and Rachel Evans, from The Behaviour Therapy Clinic, the creators of the TRIBE model of Trauma Informed Care. Each episode explores real stories, practical strategies, and the science behind supporting children, families, and carers through adversity.
We dive into the challenges of parenting and caring for children impacted by trauma, share insights from behavioural science and therapy, and offer practical tools you can use in everyday life. Whether you’re a foster carer, adoptive parent, social worker, educator, or therapist, TRIBE Talk is here to help you turn trauma theory into trauma-informed practice.
Join us for compassionate conversations, expert advice, and a dose of inspiration—because every child deserves care that heals.
TRIBE Talk
TRAUMA or Diagnosis - Does it matter? | #TRIBE Talk - Ep. 22
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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore a question that many parents and professionals quietly wrestle with: does it matter whether we view a child’s difficulties through a trauma lens or a diagnostic lens? Is one more helpful than the other, or are we asking the wrong question entirely?
We unpack how trauma histories and diagnoses can overlap, and where they diverge. This episode moves beyond polarised debates to focus on what truly matters, understanding the need, recognising developmental impact, and ensuring children receive support that is compassionate, individualised, and evidence-informed rather than label-led.
Episode Highlights:
- Trauma-informed understanding vs diagnostic frameworks
- How labels can help—and where they can limit
- The overlap between trauma responses and neurodevelopmental diagnoses
- Why formulation often matters more than categorisation
- The risk of missing trauma when focusing only on diagnosis
- The risk of missing additional needs when focusing only on trauma
- Moving towards integrated, child-centred support
For more information on TRIBE Trauma Informed Care visit: https://www.tribecare.org/