Trauma Detectives
Conversations on Developmental Adversity and Behaviour
(Formerly 'The Knightlamp Podcast')
Childhood trauma specialists Stephan Friedrich and Adela Holmes discuss challenging behaviour, child development, out-of-home care, developmental trauma and therapeutic care.
From September 2025 listeners can call in to discuss their questions, issues and thoughts. Call-in session times will be posted on Knightlamp social media and announced on preceding episodes
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Podcasting since 2015 • 18 episodes
Trauma Detectives
Latest Episodes
S2 Ep 1: Introducing Trauma Detectives
Discussing the new call-in podcast format, the meaning of trauma informed approaches to behaviour, being a trauma detective and other chit chat.Call in to Episode 2 on +61875627384 on Thursday 18th Sept, 1-2pm (Melbourne Australia time)...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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44:10
18. Understanding the Rhythm: Reflections on Trauma Informed Practice
Adela Holmes reflects on learnings from her 50 year career in the care sector, we discuss why people roll their eyes Trauma Informed Practice and the elements of genuine training.
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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50:53
Q&A: Trauma Informed Practice in Schools
Stephan answers questions by teachers following a presentation at school introducing Trauma Informed Practice in the school environment.Special thanks to all teachers in attendance, and all teachers everywhere for the courageous and compass...
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Episode 17
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37:40
16. CALL ME LAZARUS- Why isn't a trauma-informed therapeutic model of care used in every residential care setting for children?
Why isn't a trauma-informed therapeutic model of care used in every residential care setting for children?Adela and Stephan answer this question and discuss its implications in a sector that appears to be drifting away from evidence based trauma i...
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Episode 16
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1:18:45

Ep 15- Aedan: Reflections on a life in residential care
Stephan first met Aedan, then a child in a therapeutic care program for traumatised children. 10 years later Stephan and Aedan reflect on that time, and we get some rare insight into the lived perspective of a child in out of home care, with impli...
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36:43
