This CPD course is designed for mental health practitioners seeking practical skills to support individuals affected by trauma. It covers accessible techniques for creating safe environments, managing trauma responses, and promoting healing through trauma-informed practices.
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This CPD course is designed for mental health practitioners who have a foundational understanding of trauma and want to focus on basic practical skills for supporting individuals affected by trauma. This course provides accessible, straightforward techniques that practitioners can use to create safe environments, manage trauma responses, and promote healing. The course covers essential trauma-informed practices to help individuals feel heard, understood, and supported as they begin or continue their healing journey.
What will we cover?
• Recognising trauma responses in practice • Basic assessment tools for identifying trauma-related challenges • Creating safe spaces for trauma-affected individuals • Essential grounding and emotional regulation techniques • Simple communication strategies for trauma recovery • Building resilience and supporting emotional recovery
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
• Be able to recognise common trauma responses and triggers in individuals • Use basic assessment tools to identify trauma-related needs • Apply trauma-informed practices to create safe, supportive environments • Understand and implement fundamental grounding and emotional regulation techniques • Build confidence in using simple but effective communication strategies • Support the development of resilience and emotional healing in trauma-affected individuals
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an intermediate-level course, designed for mental health practitioners who already have a foundational understanding of trauma.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course will be delivered through a mix of presentations, group discussions, case studies, to enhance learning and engagement. There is no required work outside the class, but additional resources will be provided for further learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs. Students may wish to bring a notebook and pen to make notes.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
You will receive verbal feedback from the instructor throughout the course. At the end of the session, you will also receive general feedback on key learning points, along with additional resources for further development.
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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