Beck Thompson

Author, Speaker, Educator

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CHASING NORMAL

In her memoir Chasing Normal, Beck shares how she transformed her life by looking within and uncovering the strength to turn trauma around. Her story not only inspires hope but also empowers readers to believe in their own capacity for change. For educators, it offers a rare, lived insight into the hidden struggles many students carry — and the profound difference a caring adult can make.

"Chasing Normal is an essential book for anyone who works with children." Dr Emily Berger, Senior Lecturer and Psychologist, Monash University

 

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Alongside Chasing Normal, Beck’s keynote Childhood Trauma: How Teachers Saved Me is transforming schools and conferences nationwide — showing educators the profound difference they can make.

"An intense, powerful story from Beck but also exceptionally inspiring as a teacher to see and hear that small actions do have an impact."

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Not your typical PD.
Here, science meets lived experience — with strategies you can use straight away.

In this session, Beck Thompson — educator, speaker, and author of Chasing Normal — shares how rhythm, connection, and the brain’s natural sequence can calm the stress response and create safety. Drawing on Dr. Bruce Perry’s neuroscience and her own lived experience, Beck shows how simple, nurturing strategies regulate the lower brain, build trust, and open access to the cortex — where focus, problem-solving, and learning become possible. Science, story, and strategies — practical tools for every educator.

 

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Kristy,

Primary Teacher, Qld

"Beck's story is very valuable and important to be shared to increase the awareness of teachers and students in relation to trauma and growth."

Rebecca

Primary Teacher, Qld

"An incredibly powerful session which reframes your thinking around the importance of school to a child who is suffering trauma at home. "

 

Dr Judith Howard

Senior Lecturer, QUT Australia

"Beck is a clear example that trauma-aware thinking and practice in schools is vital – and can lead to students living with the outcomes of complex trauma – having very different life trajectories. "

Teacher, Qld

Beck Thompson is an inspiration to all children and adults who have suffered trauma. Through her strength and her ability to share her experiences she is able to bring teachers and trauma children together.

Deb

"Beck is the definition of authenticity. Her story will have you captivated from ‘hello’ and her courage to share her own story will liberate your own story" 

Kathryn

Guidance Officer, Qld

"Beck is a warm and engaging speaker who shares her truth completely for her audience. There was not one person in the room left unmoved by Beck's story."

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