This online training is made up of two 2¼ hour sessions with a 15-minute break and it will be held on Tuesday, 16 May 2023 with the first session from 09:15am to 11:30am, and the second session from 12:30pm to 14:45pm.

Relationship and Presence

Working with and responding to traumatised individuals

Aim

To explore how to work with and respond to traumatised individuals while maintaining a trauma informed relationship.

The workshop will enable participants to:

• Understand the ways trauma impacts on people and explore the complexities they can bring to the relationship.
• Understand presence and how it benefits recovery.
• Acknowledge the safety needs of the traumatised individuals and recognise signs and symptoms which are indicative of ongoing trauma and abuse.
• Be aware of the risk of further trauma or revictimization.
• Understand the benefits of and how to support individuals affected by trauma to communicate their story, where appropriate
• Understand the ideas and concepts behind the "window of tolerance".
• Be able to relate the trauma informed principles to your practice.
• Understand the importance informal and formal support, including regular supervision.

Trainer

Emily Steedman has over 13 years’ experience of working with Health in Mind. Currently she is a Project Worker with the Trauma Support Services. Emily has a keen interest and passion for using creative tools to foster collective advocacy and raise awareness of the difficulties and barriers faced by people affected by trauma. She has an MSc in Community Education and many years of experience facilitating workshops.

Terms and conditions

This online course will be delivered through Zoom.

Please book a place for yourself, a member of staff or volunteer using this page.

If you need to cancel your place you can contact Jenny Gamble Jenny.Gamble@health-in-mind.org.uk or click on the Contact Event Organiser button on this page. Please let us know if you can’t attend as there may be other staff on a waiting list for places.