Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice 

'The emotional health of you and your client demands that you understand how trauma presents and have the skills to deal with it safely, effectively and ethically.

The course has been developed in accordance with the six core principles of trauma-informed practice outlined by the UK Government's Office for Health Improvement and Disparities.

These are -

• Safety
• Trustworthiness
• Choice
• Collaboration 
• Empowerment
• Cultural consideration

Course Content 

32 in-depth lessons - 30 hrs of CPD

Downloadable slide packs 

Audio files you can listen to while out and about on your phone or device. 

Module 1 - Putting safety first 

This module aims to teach you how personal preparation informs resilience and self-care when dealing with Trauma. 

Module 2 - Defining Trauma

Throughout this module, you will learn about the historical contexts of Trauma and be able to define a standard definition of trauma-informed practice. Additionally, you will be able to practice within a social rather than medical framework.

Module 3 - Trauma Mind and Body

You will learn how Trauma affects brain function and the nervous system and apply this knowledge to your work with clients. 

Module 4 - Signs of Trauma

You will be able to identify if your client may be experiencing Trauma from physical symptoms or childhood experiences. 

Module 5 -Trauma Recovery models

The module will teach you how trauma experts work with clients and how to integrate their theories into your practice.

Module 6 - Trauma Cultural Perspectives 

In this module, you will explore cultural perspectives of Trauma and how minority groups may experience a' dual burden'.

Module 7 - Working with Dissociation

This module of the course will equip you with the skills to work with dissociation in the therapy room.  

Module 8 - Bonus content - Breath Work

Yoga teacher Joanna Arnett demonstrates simple to teach breathing techniques that may help your client manage dissociation when outside of the session

Module 9 - Research and Supervision

In this module  you will learn the value of on going research and be able to assess if your supervision needs match your new trauma Informed skill set.

What Students Say

'I found it really helpful, especially to being mindful of how we question clients,and the wording we use.'

Karen

'I found this quite powerful in getting me to think about clients' lived experiences. Seeing things from their frame of reference which a diagnosis can sometimes cloud. Something about taking this right back to the client and seeing the client as a whole rather than jumping to onto diagnosis and pigeon holing. So where this course is really helpful is getting me to challenge my thoughts and giving me the understanding and and knowledge to be able to reflect more deeply on my work. It's giving me the information I need to see trauma from new and interesting perspectives which will deepen my understanding of how trauma affects clients.'

Sian

'Brilliant - I work with a sexual abuse and rape organisation - lots of really valuable clues for us counsellors in this section ... I've been introduced to the work of Christiane Sanderson this year via an MA ... I agree with you Rory - her delivery of information is very valuable. Big take-away for me is the final learning task - Who am I to the client? Thank You'

Sally

Become a Trauma Informed Practitioner -Today!