Back by popular demand, we are reposting this amazing interview with Tara Gretton which we had published on our other podcast, A Call Across the Pond; Transforming Relatonships at School, at Home and Beyond. For this episode, we had the pleasure of inviting Naomi Whitehead who interviewed Tara with Vicky Essebag.
Tara Gretton (UK) is a registered social worker, international trainer, consultant and practitioner specializing in Solution Focused practice with children, young people, families and professionals at Solution Revolution. She holds postgraduate qualifications in child development and is widely recognized for creating relational, compassionate and inclusive spaces that support meaningful and sustainable change. Tara brings together her professional training in social work and child development with extensive experience of direct work in schools, mental health services and specialist projects supporting young people who have experienced harm, adversity or relational disruption. She works nationally and internationally as a trainer, supervisor and coach, supporting practitioners across education, social care, mental health and leadership contexts to embed solution focused, relationship-based ways of working. Tara is particularly known for translating Solution Focused ideas into accessible, creative and practical tools that can be used in everyday conversations with children, young people and adults. Alongside her training and consultancy work, Tara is a writer, book reviewer and speaker, committed to amplifying what is already working and supporting hopeful, future focused conversations.
To connect with Tara, go to https://www.solutionrevolution.co.uk/
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