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Overview
Builds the knowledge and relational skill to work with people affected by trauma without re-traumatising them. Covers the trauma response, triggers, grounding, and the organisational conditions trauma-informed work requires.
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Aims of the Course
- Explain the trauma response and its lasting effects
- Apply the principles of trauma-informed practice
- Recognise triggers and use grounding safely
- Avoid re-traumatising practices in care and education
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Course Structure
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Understanding Trauma
- Single incident and complex trauma
- Adverse childhood experiences
- The polyvagal and window-of-tolerance models
- Dissociation and memory
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Principles of Trauma-Informed Practice
- Safety, trust and transparency
- Choice and collaboration
- Peer support and empowerment
- Cultural and historical trauma
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Triggers and Grounding
- Common triggers across settings
- Recognising activation and shutdown
- Grounding and orienting techniques
- What to avoid during dysregulation
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Communication That Protects
- Predictability and clear information
- Consent and control at every step
- Non-judgemental enquiry
- Managing disclosure without interrogation
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Systems and Organisations
- Designing trauma-informed spaces
- Policies that reduce restraint and escalation
- Staff training and supervision
- Working with families and carers
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Applying It
- Adapting therapeutic or teaching practice
- Supporting survivors in groups
- Referral and specialist services
- Staff wellbeing and secondary trauma
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Learning Outcomes
- 01Explain trauma responses using current models
- 02Identify triggers and early signs of dysregulation
- 03Lead a grounding intervention safely
- 04Apply the five trauma-informed principles to a service
- 05Recognise and address re-traumatising practice
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Assessment
- Trauma-informed service review
- Observed grounding and de-escalation
- Reflective case essay
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Entry Requirements
- Open access; suited to health, education and care staff
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Progression and Careers
- Trauma-informed practitioner
- Care and education team lead
- Service development role