Care Visions Family Talk LIVE
Live with Professor Helen Minnis - ADHD and Trauma, Preventing Negative Cycles at Falkirk Stadium
Live talk at Falkirk Stadium with Professor Helen Minnis. Speaking on ADHD and Trauma - Preventing Negative Cycles.
Free to attend | For foster carers, parents, and anyone raising young people.
Caring for a child with ADHD brings so much energy, uniqueness and challenge, and when trauma is part of their story too, things can feel more complex. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a loop, wondering how best to support a young person you care for, this talk is for you.
Join us for Care Visions Family Talk Live with Professor Helen Minnis (University of Glasgow), where we’ll dive into how trauma and neurodiversity intersect and explore practical ways to support young people.
Date: Monday 30th June 2025. Doors open 1:30PM for refreshments | talk starts at 2:00PM
Location: Falkirk Stadium, FK2 9EE (Access From Main Entrance)
Form to register to attend for free is below.
What we'll explore:
- How ADHD and trauma can interact in children
- Why some children get “stuck” in difficult patterns
- What caregivers can do to help prevent negative cycles
- How to offer calm, connected support—especially on tough days
Includes a live Q&A with Professor Minnis.
Bring your questions and let’s learn together.
Register now and join the conversation.
About our speaker:
Currently, her focus is on intervention research, including a randomised controlled trial of an infant mental health service for young children in foster care and a randomised controlled trial of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy for primary school-aged children in adoptive or foster placements.
Helen has collaborations with colleagues at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London, the Universities of Aalborg and Aarhus, Denmark and with the Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre, Gothenburg, Sweden.
About our host:
Dr. Linda de Caestecker - is a seasoned public health expert with over 30 years of experience, including her role as Director of Public Health for Greater Glasgow and Clyde - one of the UK's most challenging areas in terms of health inequalities. With a clinical background in obstetrics and gynaecology, she continues to advise the Scottish Government on health policy and serves as a Board member for both Community Justice Scotland and Glasgow City Mission, where she contributes to vital work in social justice and public health reform.
Register for free, via the form on this page. Following registration you will recieve an email with any additional details on attending. Doors are at 13:30 with the talk to begin at 14:00. Light refreshments will be provided.
Since 1998, Care Visions has been committed to creating nurturing, homely environments for children and young people. Through our residential and fostering services, we provide the care and support they need to grow, thrive, and feel safe. Our work is built on the values of compassion integrity respect, and safety guiding everything we do.
Since 1998, Care Visions has been committed to creating nurturing, homely environments for children and young people. Through our residential and fostering services, we provide the care and support they need to grow, thrive, and feel safe. Our work is built on the values of compassion integrity respect, and safety guiding everything we do.
Over the years, we’ve learned so much—by listening to young people and their families, and by working with leading experts in child development and well-being. Now, we want to share that knowledge with you. We know every parent is doing their best, but let’s face it: parenting can be tough at times, no matter who you are. That’s where we come in. Sometimes, a few helpful tips or a bit of advice from someone who's been there can make all the difference.
Care Visions Family Talk is a series of events, hosted by Dr.Linda De Caestecker and it's open to all parents and caregivers. Each session will feature guest experts in parenting and child development, offering practical insights and strategies to support your journey as a parent. Every session will be followed by a Q&A or open discussion, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences, or simply listen.
We welcome every parent or caregiver to join us, and while we’re committed to keeping things relaxed and welcoming, we do ask everyone to follow a few simple guidelines:
- No judgment, no shame: This is a safe space for everyone.
- Keep it clear: We’ll make sure the conversation is accessible to all. If there’s any jargon, we’ll explain it.
- Curiosity is key-: There’s no such thing as a silly question—ask anything!
- Join in as much or as little as you like: Whether you want to participate or just listen, that’s entirely up to you.
During each session, you’re free to ask questions or share comments..