About Beck Thompson

Beck is a dynamic and inspiring figure with a powerful journey of resilience, transformation, and empowerment. As an author, teacher, speaker, and founder of Trauma Informed Teachers Australia, she shares a unique perspective shaped by her lived experience of trauma and abuse, motivating others with her unwavering belief in the human capacity for change and overcoming.

Despite a childhood dominated by trauma and parental neglect, Beck refuses to define herself as a ‘survivor’ or ‘thriver.’ Trauma would not be the hero nor the legacy of her life. Instead, she made it her personal mission to confront how her experiences had tainted her view of the world, working tirelessly to reclaim her sense of worth and value.

Beck’s approach to trauma recovery is determined and refreshingly honest, as she delved deep to repair the wounds of her past and find peace. Giving up was never an option, even as she faced an Everest of obstacles. Her most prized achievement is not a worldly accolade but the hard-won sense of normalcy and inner peace she has cultivated over the past 20 years.

In addition to her memoir Chasing Normal, Beck is a passionate primary teacher, a captivating speaker, and a presenter dedicated to helping others navigate the complexities of trauma with compassion and understanding. Her tenacity, determination, and no-nonsense ability to get to the heart of problems make her a powerful advocate for change and hope.

Beck lives in Queensland with her husband and three children, cherishing her role as a devoted mother and mentor.

You can purchase her book Chasing Normal here

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