Kerry Shoesmith

Integration of ReAttach in various settings 

Kerry uses ReAttach extensively across different levels of her work. This includes direct interactions with the children in the homes, families striving to rebuild relationships with their children, and colleagues seeking personal and professional growth. “I use ReAttach with colleagues who sometimes come to me because they have a personal goal: I want to grow; I’m looking to become a senior or a manager,” Kerry explains.

Kerry then helps them envision their goals and their road toward reaching them.

Challenges in residential childcare

The children Kerry works with face profound issues, including deeply ingrained beliefs about being inadequate or worthless, which makes traditional therapy challenging. ReAttach offers a non-threatening alternative that doesn’t require children to talk unless they choose to, making it accessible and less intimidating for them.

Effectiveness and accessibility of ReAttach 

Kerry highlights the accessibility of ReAttach as one of its main advantages, particularly for children who find it challenging to engage in conventional therapeutic approaches. “With ReAttach, you don’t even have to talk. We can meet for maybe even half an hour, and that’s enough,” she says. This approach has significantly increased engagement rates among children and colleagues alike.

Impact on colleagues and organizational growth 

The growth of ReAttach within her organization has been notable, with both children and colleagues speaking positively about their experiences. “The number of colleagues who have taken it up and keep saying ReAttach might not be for everyone, but so far, we haven’t found any experiences where it hasn’t benefited them in some small or some huge way,” Kerry remarks.

Kerry personally underwent ReAttach sessions to address her fear of heights, finding the experience profoundly positive and enlightening. This personal victory has reinforced her belief in ReAttach’s broad applicability—from addressing fears to managing trauma.

Vision for the future 

Kerry is passionate about expanding the reach of ReAttach, particularly for children and young people, to help them become well-adjusted adults. She hopes more people, organizations, and therapists will train in ReAttach to help mitigate the effects of childhood trauma and prevent its generational perpetuation. To support the growth of ReAttach, Kerry became a trainer in the UK. She gives professionals the ReAttach practical basic skills training to learn the ReAttach method as the director of ReAttach Academy UK.

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