Trauma Informed Care & Vicarious Trauma

Service Description

Learn skills to cope in mentally and emotionally challenging work environments. There has been an increase in awareness around the effects that traumatic experiences can have; including the effect on development, learning and interaction within the wider community. What is Trauma Informed Care? Trauma-informed care is the recognition that someone's past experiences may affect the way they engage with the services being delivered to them. By creating a safe place to be heard and have agency in the support received, service users can be positively impacted in how they heal and move forward. What is Vicarious Trauma? Vicarious trauma is a type of trauma that can be experienced by some people working in a helping role. It is the physical, mental, and emotional impact of exposure to other people's traumatic experiences. What you'll learn? This course offers valuable insights into trauma awareness, and the trauma informed approach. Learners will gain the tools to provide sensitive, empathetic support while safeguarding their own well-being in challenging environments.