“A trauma aware approach seeks to provide an environment that means that when we are vulnerable, the environment we are in will aid recovery and healing and not add to it.”
– Dr Lisa Cherry
Hi, I’m Larissa, and I’m a branch lead for the Plymouth Mental Health Collective, as well as supporting the work of the Physical Activity Branch. I’ve spent nearly 20 years working in the voluntary and community sector, always with a focus on supporting people and communities to improve their health and wellbeing.
I’m passionate about creating spaces where people feel heard and valued — and I believe in the power of community-led change. When I’m not working, you’ll probably find me sea swimming, road-tripping in my camper van, or soaking up the music at a gig or festival!
Hi, I’m Si, and I’m one of the branch leads for the Plymouth Mental Health Collective. I’ve spent 10 years working in the VCSE sector with the first 2 of those in a volunteer role. Key themes for me have been promoting the added value that we gain when people share their experience & are able to be heard. I hope the Collective is a space where everyone feels connected & that we’re joining up the dots!
In my free time I like to be outdoors with my dog exploring all the lovely walks &trails we have around us. Photography is a hobby I enjoy & find very beneficial for my wellbeing.
Hi, I’m Tracy, and I’m proud to be a Branch Lead for the Plymouth Mental Health Collective. I’ve been involved involuntary and community work with a variety of organisations since my teenage years – let’s just say it’s been a while! My professional background is wonderfully varied and each role I have held, including voluntary, has shaped my journey and brought me to where I am today.
I’m a passionate advocate for both mental and physical health and wellbeing and I’m excited to be in roles that help amplify voices, build connections, encourage collaboration and support meaningful change.
* Note that by becoming a branch member you will also become a member of the
Trauma Network, and therefore may occasionally receive Network wide communications.
Our ambition is for Plymouth to be a trauma-informed city. Our independent network is open to anyone connected with Plymouth with a desire to learn about and promote trauma informed ways of being. You too can join our Network and help Plymouth become a safer and kinder place, where the impact of trauma and adversity is both recognised and responded to with sensitivity and compassion.
