Trauma Informed Care Practice

The overall aim of Trauma-Informed Practice is to ensure that services are delivered in ways that prevent further harm or re-traumatisation for those who have already experienced psychological trauma or adversity at any stage in their lives. 

This training is dedicated to understanding the impacts of traumatic events and how to best support traumatized clients by promoting a climate with trauma care informed principles. 

Trauma-Informed Practice principles are generally applicable, for instance in social work practice, mental health, residential care, police, criminal justice social work, addiction services and education. Key TIP principles’ will be covered with introduction of evidence-based trauma interventions with emphasis on application and discussion to tackle implementation challenges.

Course Outline:

• The definition of a trauma and what effects are commonly experienced post-trauma. 

• What are the trauma symptoms and responses and how do you recognize in your clients, your colleagues and yourself?  

• The impact of trauma on human development across the lifespan 

• Research and neuroscience about trauma  

• Principles of Trauma Informed Care 

• What makes for a trauma informed organisation?  

• Case studies and applications  

• Key ingredients to successful implementation  

• What else do you need to do as TIC professionals in your organization?  

• Compassion fatigue and trauma exposure for professionals  

• Resiliency and wellbeing practices for professionals 

Course Objectives

To ensure that this course helps participants to understand what every professional, team, and organization can do to provide trauma-informed care in the workplace.