This training is part of the “Transforming Psychological Trauma” framework developed by NES and the Scottish Government. The training must be attended in full and will focus on:
Trauma and its Effects: looking at principles of trauma informed practice whilst providing information on the impact of trauma on young people. It will give an overview of how traumatic experience can affect the brain and manifest itself in a young person’s ability to regulate themselves.
Recognising & Responding to Trauma: exploring ways in which people cope with trauma. Focusing on how workers can respond to a disclosure of trauma and consider the impact on staff of working with young people who have experienced trauma and the importance of self-care.
Relationships & Recovery: the importance of relationships for promoting recovery from trauma. Reflecting on the principles of trauma informed care and consider how we can facilitate those in our working relationships with young people who have experienced trauma. Factors which influence recovery including when to refer to specialist services will also be considered.
Level 2 it is suitable for workers who have direct and frequent contact with young people who may be affected by trauma. This course involves a 2 hour e-module before the training.
(You do not necessarily need to have completed Level 1 to attend this course)
Due to high demand, we only allow two members of each organisation to attend a course. If further members of your organisation would like to attend, please still submit an enquiry and we will place them on a waitlist.
👥 in person @LAYC
Free to members. £60 non-members.
