Respond sensitively and effectively to people who have experienced trauma

When: Coming 2025
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Duration: 7 hours
Location: Online

Gain an in depth understanding of trauma and learn how to work effectively with people who have experienced trauma with our Trauma Informed Practice workshop. Develop a way of thinking about trauma that connects up people’s trauma experiences with ‘here and now’ experiences and needs and know what to do when working with people who have experienced trauma.

A large proportion of people in alcohol and other drug treatment have experienced trauma throughout their lifetime. In this interactive online workshop, learn how to deliver alcohol and other drug treatment in a trauma informed way to improve outcomes. Develop strategies to ensure your whole service is trauma informed to effectively support your individual client work.

• Understand trauma and its impacts
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of trauma exposure
• Apply strategies for screening and safe exploration of trauma
• Apply strategies to manage boundaries and maintain your well-being

Who should attend

This is a core skills workshop suitable for new practitioners, and as a refresher for experienced and advanced practitioners. This workshop is suitable for workers in low threshold and clinical settings.

Facilitator: Dr Richard Cash

“Dr Richard Cash was a knowledgable and engaging presenter who was fantastic to listen to.”

- Workshop participant 2023