It enables her to ask intriguing questions about how childhood trauma affects our lives and why denial protects us from feeling bad about our actions.
At the core of her work, Suzanne is asking us to find the courage to face up to all of children’s experiences.
Zeedyk’s article has started a much-needed conversation on how and why we seek connectedness in a disconnected world.
Therapist, Substack, January 2025As Suzanne Zeedyk stated powerfully, ACEs awareness “shines a light on the power of your work as counsellors – to help reduce suffering.”
Member of Counselling Tutor, Linked In, October 2024The action I plan to take is to spread the word and start this conversation in more places. We have courage!
Glasgow Clyde College staff, Glasgow, August 2024Learning about ‘containment’ helped me see why I can feel overwhelmed after a busy period with pupils or staff.
Daring Ventures Course member, Edinburgh, April 2023I see Rupture & Repair everywhere now! This has improved my practice significantly.
Daring Ventures Course member, Edinburgh, April 2023I learned so much about attachment today. It was just amazing to hear.
Tigers EY Advanced Apprentice Session, Glasgow, January 2023My insight today is that stressed adults pass stress to children. I don’t think we really recognise that.
Pear Tree Nursery staff, East Lothian, May 2023Daring Ventures has allowed my life to change in moments of real adversity. It has helped me to be in touch with my emotions.
Lullaby Lane Nursery staff, Milngavie, May 2023Suzanne gave me the reassurance that I needed.
Parent from the Lynburn community, Fife, February 2023Frank, open and honest discussion. Suzanne gave us space to be afraid, sad and angry. I thought that was fantastic.
Parent from the Lynburn community, Fife, February 2023If I could choose only one word, I would say that today’s training has left me ‘emboldened’!
Children First team member, Edinburgh, January 2023Dr Suzanne Zeedyk’s session was, at points, upsetting, unsettling and difficult to listen to. It was also some of the most important CPD I have attended.
Early Years Leader, Bristol, May 2023It needed time to settle, but I can finally articulate how this week’s workshop left me feeling: ignited.
Early Years staff, Orkney, October 2024The Daring Ventures Course will completely change your views on the young people you work with – and it will completely change your practice, too.
Daring Ventures Course member, Fife, September 2024Even if you think you know child development, you don’t. There is so much more to it than we realise.
Daring Ventures Course member, Fife, September 2024I am so excited. What will we do next with this information?
Daring Ventures Course member, Fife, September 2024Suzanne Zeedyk sent shivers down my back! So thought-provoking. What she talked about historically is very relevant to …all that is happening… for our families today.
Interagency Conference, Renfrewshire Council 2022The session was superb. It enabled me to reflect on my journey and what has happened for our children and whole community during Covid.
‘Lynburn Primary Inservice Day, Fife, February 2023I loved how Suzanne described how the stress system works and her ideas for alternative ways to approach tough situations.
Parent 2023I wanted to thank you for inspiring us to think about the difficult questions you led us to tackle. I felt boosted with confidence today.
Early Years Lead 2023Suzanne explained how difficult it is as a parent to stop the guilt. She validated our feelings, as parents, and made us feel at ease.
Mother, Helensburgh community, April 2023Please continue to open the minds of everyone to trauma. We’ve come a long way, but people are always scared of change.
Kirkintilloch High School, February 2024The staff are talking about your presentation with so much positivity. They loved your thoughts about the connections they have with their students.
Deafblind Network, USA 2023I was the only male in the room last night. Thank you for enlightening me about my daughter’s development. Where can I find more to read on this?
Father, Helensburgh community, April 2023Our audience of midwives left so enthused today and ready to spread the word. It feels like we are on the cusp of a tipping point into change.
Midwife with Lanarkshire Breastfeeding Team 2023I have no idea how you managed to include all the uncomfortable topics we mentioned in your summary. You have made it safe to talk about them!
Fife Social Work Team 2023You reached so many hearts and minds. We’ve had so many comments about the fantastic blend of speakers.
East Lothian Intergenerational Network, November 2023You are an inspiration and so skilful at reading your audience. Thank you for spending time with us!
Allan’s Primary School, Stirling, February 2024So many colleagues have stopped me to say how positively they felt about your input with our team.
Kirkintilloch High School, February 2024Super event! Thank you so much! A really valuable and interesting talk on why we need more laughter — not just in schools but in all our lives!
Primary Teacher, Dundee, May 2016I leave your Masterclass very aware of the value of the time I give my children – and keen to encourage parents to engage actively when dropping off their children with…
Childminder, Stirling, May 2016I have a better appreciation of just how much happens in such a short time — in just a few minutes during drop off, a child can experience so many…
Nursery Manager, Stirling, May 2016There is insufficient knowledge of connection taught to students. Understanding of brain development should be city and nation-wide. Disconnection really does influence children’s brain development.
Childcare Student, Glasgow, May 2016I have realised how important my interactions are with the children in my care.
Early Years Staff, Glasgow, May 201I have learned that I MATTER – even though I’m only paid on a living wage!
Early Years Staff, Glasgow, May 2016What will I do with this information? I think I will be less judgemental of people’s behaviour — know that something got them to that point, possibly dis-attachment.
Early Years Staff, Glasgow, May 2016I leave feeling a bit overwhelmed. This has been an eye opener.
Early Years Staff, Glasgow, May 2016I leave feeling really inspired to make a difference.
Early Years Staff, Glasgow, May 2016Thanks for a brilliant keynote. You reminded us that we need more compassion, curiosity and teddy bear moments in Education.
Secondary Teacher, May 2016