In this episode Nicoleta explores happiness in captivity with Clinical and Forensic psychologist Naomi Murphy from Peterborough, England.
Alongside her clinical director role in a residential secure unit, Naomi is a Honorary Professor of Psychology at Nottingham Trent University and the co-host of the Locked Up Living podcast.
When moving places in childhood leads to seeking stability in adult life.
Looking for the humanity in people in the criminal justice system.
Happiness equals safety, belonging, passion, excitement and a pinch of “unknown”.
Stories from working for 17 years in secure prison units.
Eye-opening insights from the captivity behind bars.
The link between transgenerational trauma and criminal offences.
Burried pain of the children trapped inside the adult offenders.
Treating the “untreatable” in residential secure units.
In therapy with inmates convicted of rape and murder.
Fear, hostility and distrust – the experience of prisoners engaged in their self-discovery.
The growth in inmates after 5 years of group therapy.
What is a trauma-informed prison service environment?
Finding the balance between punishment and safety in prison.
Is the restorative justice really working?
The level of happiness behind bars.
How to remain open to happiness whilst in captivity.
When freedom is the choice to take control of your own life.
The joy of hosting the “Locked Up Living” podcast.
Find out more about Naomi here: https://www.octopuspsychology.com/Home/Team.
Link to the “Locked Up Living” podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-locked-up-living-podcast/id1557490144.
