Trauma is more common than many people realise. Whether working in health, justice, education, policy, or community services, many of us encounter the impacts of trauma, sometimes without realising it.

This 2-hour foundational workshop introduces the principles of trauma-informed practice, supporting you to engage with greater care, safety, and awareness, for the people you serve, the people you work with and for yourself.

You don’t need to be a therapist to work in trauma-aware ways. You just need the right lens.

What We’ll Explore

• What trauma is, how it shows up, and why it matters across sectors

• A practical introduction to the five trauma-informed principles: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment

• How the nervous system responds to stress and how this can shape engagement, communication, and behaviour

• Everyday strategies and mindsets that help reduce harm and support emotional safety

• A reflective activity to consider how you might bring a trauma-informed lens to your own work

You’ll leave with practical tools and a deeper understanding of how trauma-informed practice can support more ethical, effective, and human-centred work.

Who It’s For

This session is open to anyone whose work brings them into contact with distress, complexity, or vulnerability, including:

• Health, legal, or justice professionals

• Researchers and evaluators

• Policy makers, lived experience advocates, and community workers

• Designers, communicators, and service providers

• Anyone curious about embedding trauma-aware ways of working

Optional Second Module:

Looking After Ourselves in the Work
A follow-on session exploring vicarious trauma, nervous system regulation, and sustainable self- and co-stewardship. Can be attended on its own or paired with the introductory workshop.