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Linda Huggan

Lead Professional for TLSW at Cornwall Council

Linda drives the development of the model within the local authority

Linda is passionate about helping children and young people make sense of their stories. With over 20 years of experience working with those who have experienced developmental trauma, Linda has supported children in residential care, adoption, special guardianship, and foster care settings.

Since beginning her training in Therapeutic Life Story Work (TLSW) Rose Model in 2015, Linda has become a TLSW Supervisor and sits on the TLSWuk committee. She is also trained in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) Levels 1 & 2.

As Lead Professional for TLSW at Cornwall Council, Linda drives the development of the model within the local authority. She delivers training for foster carers and professionals, supervises practitioners, and continues to work directly with children and young people—helping them understand their past and build hope for their future.

Training opportunities for carers and social, education and health professionals providing support to children, young people and adults

Learn about our courses

Sexual Abuse Issues in Therapeutic Life Story Work: Some issues to consider

An underlying principle of therapeutic life story work is to help a child to understand and process their life histories and the decisions made about them.

  • 7 total hours
  • Remote

Professional Certificate in Therapeutic Life Story Work (formerly Advanced Certificate)

TLSW enables children and young people who have experienced trauma of child abuse and neglect, and who are struggling with the pain of their past, to reflect, develop compassion for themselves and move on.

  • 6 days
  • Remote