Practice-based course designed for professionals across schools, healthcare, justice, and perinatal settings.
DSc Pathology - Patient Testing, ACEs Educator & Specialist Consultant, Diploma Safeguarding & Child Protection, Mental Health First Aider, and Acc. Psychotherapist
Dr. Lydia Taiwo is an award-winning author, trauma-informed educator, and leading specialist consultant on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), toxic stress, and safeguarding practice. With a PhD in Patient Testing and extensive experience in training professionals across education, health, and social care, Dr. Taiwo combines academic expertise with powerful lived experience as an ACEs survivor.
She has authored over a dozen influential books on trauma, safeguarding, and child protection, widely used by educators and practitioners in the UK and internationally. Through her work with Haven Hall, Dr. Taiwo empowers professionals to understand ACEs, recognise trauma, and create safer, more compassionate environments for children, parents, and adult survivors.
Her message is clear and inspiring:
-Your ACE score does not define your destiny — awareness, empathy, and the right support can change everything.
