This one-day session will support development of trauma-informed practice in social care through increasing understanding of the prevalence, presentations and impacts of trauma, increasing understanding of trauma-informed approaches and exploring their application in practice.
The session combines online and offline working, viewing of films and group activities and discussion.
Please ensure you are able to attend the whole workshop. A quiet, undisturbed environment will help you get the most of the session.
Designed for: All adult and child and family social workers, occupational therapists and newly qualified social workers.
Learning outcomes:
› Define trauma and understand how trauma may manifest in individuals.
› Consider how trauma may affect ‘help seeking’ and engagement.
› Describe and understand principles of Trauma-Informed approaches in direct work with individuals over their life course.
› Consider common procedures and practice in social care through the lens of trauma and how we can adapt these to minimise distress.
› Understand the importance of managing vicarious trauma and intersecting experiences.
› Explore additional ways of applying trauma-informed approaches in practice and consider the support you need, and identify actions to take in your own practice and in your team.