Understanding Trauma

Two-Day Level 2 Accredited Course: Understanding Trauma, Adversity and Stress

Course Overview
This experiential Accredited Course is designed to be delivered at a community level or within organisations. It fosters a learning conversation that not only educates participants on trauma, adversity, and stress but also encourages growth beyond the course. Participants are invited to explore what trauma, adversity, and stress mean to them personally.

If your organisation is considering hosting our two-year peer mentor programme, this course serves as an excellent starting point. Through this conversation, we gain insights into the specific challenges faced by individuals in your organisation or community, enabling us to co-create bespoke units tailored to your unique needs.

Format

The accredited course consists of four flexible three-hour-and-45-minute sessions, which can be delivered in various ways.

As this course is highly experiential, we only deliver it in person. Immersing participants in the six principles of trauma-informed approaches provides the most effective learning experience.

Two of our fully qualified trainers facilitate the sessions, enabling delivery to 16 participants while modelling best practices in trauma-informed approaches.

Cost

The course fee is £4,995 for up to 16 participants. Discounts are available for charities, social enterprises, and community groups.

For smaller organisations or SMEs that may struggle to fill the course, please contact us to explore forming partnerships with other organisations in your area.

If you are a charity, we may also assist you in accessing grant funding to deliver the course in your community.

Course Outcomes

Understand the six principles of a trauma-informed approach.

Recognise individuals who may have experienced trauma, adversity, or stress and offer first-level support and early intervention.

Develop improved language for discussing trauma, adversity, stress, mental health, and addictive behaviours.

Engage in in-depth discussions about trauma, adversity, and stress, including boundaries and confidentiality.

Differentiate between treatment/deficit-based and strength/asset-based approaches.

Explain trauma, adversity, and stress using a biological, psychological, and social model.

Encourage individuals to identify and access professional or peer-led support.

Identify the signs of post-traumatic stress.

Understand resilience, healing, and post-traumatic growth.

Practice active listening and empathy.

Develop emotional intelligence.

Practise self-care.

Course Takeaways

A workbook to support learning and gather evidence for accreditation throughout the course.
A digital manual for future reference after completing the course.
An internationally recognised Level 2 Accredited Course with both digital and physical certificates.
Membership in an international community of citizen scientists exploring the effects of trauma, adversity, and stress, and how healing occurs. Members receive exclusive access to resources, including training, awards, events, and research.
Access to From Recovery to Discovery’s online resource library and quarterly newsletter.