Trauma-Aware Practice

This course will give you an understanding of what ACEs are, what trauma is and the therapeutic importance of trauma-awareness. You will learn how being trauma-aware in your practice will improve outcomes for the child and family. On completion you will be able to recognise ACEs and Trauma, be able to tell the difference and know how to work compassionately with them.

Understand ACE's and Trauma and How to Become Trauma-Aware in Your Practice

This course covers:

• Why it is important to know about ACEs

• What ACEs are

• What Trauma is

• How Trauma affects the brain

• Generational Trauma

• What Trauma-Aware-Practice is

• Attachment Theory

• Maslow's Hierachy of Needs

• Reframing

• Triggers

• Co-Regulation

Trauma-Aware Practice improves outcomes for the child and family

Trauma-Aware practice is a method of providing support to individuals who have experienced trauma, that recognises the impact of trauma on a person's life and behavior, and seeks to avoid re-traumatisation. This approach focuses on creating a safe, empowering, and supportive environment that takes into account the individual's experiences, needs, and strengths. It also involves being mindful of the potential triggers and stressors that may arise during interactions and seeks to address these in a compassionate and respectful manner. The goal of Trauma-Aware practice is to help individuals heal and recover from their traumatic experiences.

ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) refer to traumatic experiences that occur during childhood and can have lasting, negative effects on a person's health and well-being. Research has shown that ACEs increase the risk of developing a range of health problems later in life, including chronic diseases, mental health issues, and substance abuse. The concept of ACEs is important in understanding the long-term effects of childhood trauma and in promoting resilience and healing in individuals who have experienced ACEs.

Course creator, Jess Lovibond, is a child-centred therapeutic practitioner with a PGC in Applied Systemic Theory (Family Therapy), and has over 20 years experience working with children and families in both social care and school settings. Through her work and experience Jess has amassed a wealth of knowledge regarding ACEs, Trauma and the implementation of Trauma-Aware practice, which she is now sharing with you!

Understanding ACEs and the Importance of Trauma-Aware Practice is beneficial for Professionals such as teachers, social workers and health professionals, who work with vulnerable children and families.

You will find this course especially helpful if you work with vulnerable children/young people and their families as you can use your learning as a basis for future practice in the workplace to improve positive outcomes.

Individuals and parents who wish to further their personal development and knowledge can also benefit from the contents of this course.

Trauma-Aware Practice is the second in our series of three training courses. Our courses are designed to complement each other and, although they are stand-alone courses, we recommend they are undertaken together for continuity and a better learning experience:

What you need for this course:

• No experience or prior knowledge is required, but curiosity is encouraged!

• A pen and paper to take notes and record your thoughts

• Think of a specific child/individual you are working with (or have previously worked with), or your own child - and have them in mind throughout - this will help relate the content to your practice