This module focuses on a ​Trauma-Informed Practices strengths-based approach, which aims to understand and respond to the impact of trauma on people’s lives.

• This training will equip workforce professionals with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to increase their personal wellbeing and deliver their services in a way that is enabling for people who have experienced trauma.

• It will focus on understanding the impact of trauma on individuals and communities, trauma-informed care principles and practices, and self-care strategies for professionals to prevent burnout.

• Specifically, it will cover:

• Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue

• An Introduction: Trauma Informed Principals.

• The Importance of Biology – The Vagus Nerve

• Triggers - why they result in challenging behaviours.

• The importance of your wellbeing

• Practical techniques –

• How to deliver YOUR services in a Trauma Informed way

• Repeatable wellness activities

• Expected Outcomes

• This module provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of a trauma-informed approach within their role and how to remain professional in even the most challenging of situations. Learners will take away practical and adaptable skills and ideas that will support them to work in a trauma-informed way.