Anita Allen is currently working in Barnardos as a Project Worker as part of the Barnardos National Wellbeing Project. In this role, she covers the Fingal area, delivering wellbeing programs to the community. She focuses on body-based interventions that integrate the heart, body, and mind. This position has enabled her to showcase her trauma-informed approach by supporting the ongoing development and delivery of quality, needs-led, outcomes-focused services within Barnardos.

After completing her degree in Early Childhood Education at St. Patrick's College, she has worked across a range of Barnardos services, including Early Years, Family Support, Family Resource Centre, and the National Wellbeing Project. This experience has provided her with in-depth knowledge of each service and valuable insights into the needs of service users. Working in the community and as part of the Barnardos team has ensured that she understands the importance of being trauma-informed and is aware of adverse childhood experiences.

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