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Professional Development Award Approaches to Trauma Informed Practice

This course supports learners to understand the causes and impacts of trauma, and theoretical models for working in ways which enhance individuals recovery from traumatic experiences at a personal, and organisational, level.

Course information

Duration:

  • 18 weeks
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Who is this course for?

  • This course is suitable for individuals working, or volunteering, in any Health & Social Care or Public Sector setting.

What skills will I learn?

  • Develop an understanding of trauma and its links to socio-economic contexts, individual vulnerabilities and its impacts on health and social care practices.
  • Understand factors leading to childhood trauma and the impact this has on the individual experiencing trauma.
  • Evaluate the role of relationships and disclosure when supporting people to explore interventions, approaches and risk management.
  • To enable the development of self-reflection and personal responsibility in the context of recovery, re-enablement and healing.
  • Evaluate the values and principles necessary for informed organisational approaches to trauma.
  • Critically reflect on organisational approaches to trauma.
  • Explore organisational factors that support a resilient workforce.
  • Career progression and academic pathways within a range of settings.
  • Work co-operatively with others.
  • Integration of theory and practice.

What will I study?

  • Understanding trauma
  • Childhood trauma
  • Therapeutic approaches to trauma
  • Organisational approaches to trauma

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • SVQ 3 Health & Social Care
  • Nursing

What career opportunities are there?

  • Health & Social Care
  • Nursing
  • Prisons