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Ben Mitchell

Ben Mitchell

specialist practitioner (social worker), Personality and Complex Trauma Team, Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Ben Mitchell, specialist practitioner (social worker), Personality and Complex Trauma Team, Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Ben Mitchell is an adult mental health social worker and Think Ahead alumnus. He has more than 15 years’ experience working across mental health and substance misuse services supporting people with complex emotional needs and trauma.

He currently works in a specialist community team for adults (Personality and Complex Trauma) in Lincolnshire delivering the Structured Clinical Management (SCM) intervention to adults with moderate to severe risk of suicide and self-harm. Ben is passionate about supporting people to make meaningful changes in their lives and making services and professionals more human. He works to foster genuine, compassionate connections between professionals and the people we support, and in championing trauma-informed, relational approaches that prioritise dignity, collaboration, and hope.

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Testimonials

  • The event was exceptionally well-organised, with a clear structure that made it easy to follow. The sessions were insightful, offering valuable perspectives and practical knowledge that I can apply in my professional role.
  • The day was powerful, with a positive impact on my learning and practice.
  • It was just what I needed, a chance to network, reflect and learn with colleagues from across the profession
  • Great variety of learning available both in presentations, theatre and guided conversations all relevant to my own working experience.
  • My experience was incredibly positive and far exceeded my expectations. I found myself enjoying the event much more than I anticipated.”
  • A great chance to share the joy of social work with new and familiar colleagues
  • It opened my mind to the different career paths and also the diverse ways in using the strengths approach in Social Work
  • Very glad I have finally had the opportunity to attend such an insightful day.

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