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In the realm of Counselling and psychotherapy, trauma-informed care is not just a buzzword; it's a transformative approach to therapy that recognises the widespread impact of trauma. It aims to create a safe environment that empowers individuals to regain a sense of control. However, working with trauma is a delicate and often challenging task that requires specialised knowledge and skills. This is where our course on trauma-informed practice comes into play.

According to a recent survey in our Facebook group, an astounding 45% of therapists who took our course reported feeling more confident in their ability to work with trauma-affected individuals.

But why is this statistic so significant?

Knowledge Matters

Firstly, confidence in this context is not mere self-assurance; it's a reflection of competence. Therapists who feel confident will likely have a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in trauma work. This includes recognising the signs and sy...

Recently I conducted a poll in the Counselling Tutor Facebook group. 

I asked the question.

"How much trauma-informed Infomation did you receive as a student?" 

I posed three possible responses - 

1. None at all
2. Some but not enough 
3. Well covered 

At the time of writing, 100 people had responded (A useful number if, like me, you are poor at working out percentages...)

The responses were as follows -

1. None at all, 52% (52 people)
2. Some but not enough 41% (41 People)
3. Well covered 7% (7 People)

I was not surprised by these figures. Historically initial training has always focused on the meta-models of therapy, such as psychodynamic, Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural or an integrative mix of therapeutic models. 

These models stand up well to contemporary research, and all who train student counsellors would acknowledge that an in-depth understanding and practice of the chosen model is essential before moving on to more complex and integrative ways of practising.

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