Research Interests

Open to PhD applications in:

• Adverse childhood experiences

• Trauma-informed care

• Social work practice

• Systemic family therapy

• Domestic Violence

• Trauma

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Public outreach & key achievements

Dr Mooney was involved in the pilot application of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) research in child welfare teams (SEHSCT 2015-18). This led to the design of a Family Life Stories practice workbook and guidance. She has been involved in conducting an evidence review of trauma-informed care as part of the regional trauma-informed practice strategy led by the Safeguarding Board NI (Early Intervention Transformation Programme). A series of reports for justice, social care/child welfare, education, and health were produced.

Research students

PhD areas	Early Career Social Workers’ exposure to Trauma: Does the language of resilience and self care obfuscate the need for debriefing and other support?
Name	Geraldine Patterson
Years of study	1
Country	NI

 

 

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