Trauma-Informed Practice Training

Over the years of designing and delivering community programs for immigrant and refugee women and their children in the settlement context, PIRS developed Trauma-Informed Practice Training.

Anyone working with vulnerable populations can implement the learnings across a variety of community settings.

We deliver the training in a workshop format, weaving together relevant theory and practical strategies that service providers can easily implement in community programs and other settings.

Our facilitators also guide conversations to help participants develop attainable practices to address their own unique needs.

Example Topics:

• Understanding Trauma, its Impact and Effects
• What does it mean to be Trauma-Informed?
• PIRS Approach: Developing Control, Connection and Meaning
• Post-Traumatic Growth and Resilience
• Self-Care for Practitioners

Training Approach

We recognize that trauma can be a sensitive topic for many. We have found that it is better to go slowly to allow the learnings to be digested and integrated more effectively.

The training is designed to not only deliver information, but also to have time to connect, self-care and share reflections because in our experience this makes it more potent.

This is why we recommend a longer duration: at least 2.5 hours, with our recommendation being a half-day or a full-day training.

Facilitators

Facilitators who deliver the training are themselves front-line workers, instructors and managers with experience of designing, delivering and managing programs that use trauma-informed approaches.

They can help brainstorm, find and integrate practices that will be better suited to your specific organizational needs.

Delivery Format

PIRS Trauma-Informed Practice Training can be delivered online or in-person, depending on the needs and preference of the organization.