Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice

Course Overview
This short online course is a Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice supporting children’s wellbeing and resilience as an early intervention. It is suitable and highly recommended for upskilling for teachers, preschool educators, practitioners, social workers, nurses, therapists, inclusive education organisations, speech therapists, occupational therapists, parents and anyone working with or engaging with children.

Course Details

This course equips you with foundational knowledge and practical strategies to support children affected by trauma. It covers trauma informed approaches, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) awareness, and strategies for creating supportive environments.

The course is designed as a CPD course to upskill in respective areas, rather than providing recognised training as a therapist or counsellor.

It is designed to empower those working with children in any capacity with an understanding of the impact of ACEs on children and families.

Participants will develop strategies to integrate trauma informed approaches in their roles, fostering environments that support healing and growth.

Upon completion, you will be awarded a Portobello Institute Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice.

What will you study?

The objectives of this Certificate in Trauma Informed Practice are:

Understanding ACEs and Trauma Impact: Develop a deep comprehension of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the profound impact of trauma on children and families.
Introduction to Trauma Informed Practice: Introduce the principles and core concepts of trauma informed practice.
Recognising Triggers and Responses: Equip participants to recognise trauma triggers and understand how trauma affects development and behaviour.
Implementing Trauma Informed Approaches: Cultivate a repertoire of strategies to integrate trauma informed approaches in all settings engaging children, fostering healing and growth.
Creating Supportive Environments: Enable participants to create environments conducive to healing and resilience for children impacted by trauma.
Reflective Practice: Facilitate reflective exercises to evaluate the application of trauma informed principles in both professional and personal contexts.
Enhancing Professional Development: Support individuals in enhancing their skills and knowledge to effectively support children and families affected by trauma.
Promoting Holistic Well-being: Empower educators to promote holistic well-being and resilience in educational, health, care and all settings through trauma informed practice.

Delivered online with live lectures.