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Trauma-Informed Care and Practice
Every organization and team member has a role to play in trauma recovery.
Many of the most pressing problems faced by our community can be traced back to trauma. Poverty, crime, violence, domestic abuse, sexual exploitation, low academic achievement, mental health problems and addiction are rooted in trauma. Solving these problems requires a trauma-informed approach to care and practice.
A trauma-informed approach to care and practice is a way to support people and communities through genuine and compassionate relationships. Unfortunately, as care-providers we risk unintentionally re-traumatizing the people we serve and putting barriers in front of those who are seeking our help and support.
When we become trauma-informed, we recognize the causes and impact of trauma on the people and communities we serve and change our approach to care. We stop asking “what is wrong with you?” and begin asking “what has happened and how can I help?” This approach is client-centered and works to ensure collaboration, mutuality, and common humanity in everyone we encounter.
You can learn more about trauma-informed care by visiting the Manitoba Trauma Information and Education Centre (MTIEC) website: trauma-informed.ca. MTIEC is a resource hub for service providers and trauma survivors seeking information about trauma informed practice and recovery.
Check out the schedule below for training opportunities offered by MTIEC.
Trauma-Informed Care Workshop (1/2 day)
This introductory half-day workshop explores what trauma is, the principles of Trauma Informed Care and how to integrate a trauma-informed perspective into our everyday interactions. Included in the session are mindfulness practices and the opportunity for self reflection.
This workshop is geared for service providers, students, front line staff, clinicians, management and anyone else who is interested in incorporating the principles of Trauma Informed Care.
Pre-registration is required: Online Registration – CLICK HERE
Upcoming Online Sessions:
Date: Thurs, Nov. 21 **EVENING SESSION**
Session Time: 6pm – 9pm
Cost: $50.00
Schedule is subject to change.
Upcoming Sessions at Klinic (167 Sherbrook St.):
Date: TBD
Session Time:
Cost: $50.00
Schedule is subject to change.
Registration questions? Email education@klinic.mb.ca or call 204-784-4066
Upon Request and Subject to Availability
Presented to individual service organizations and their employees. Contact education@klinic.mb.ca or call 204-784-4066 for more information
Within Winnipeg:
Cost: $300.00
Vicarious Trauma (1/2 day)
This three-hour workshop for service providers will look at the definition of trauma, and vicarious trauma, as well as the impact of trauma on our minds and bodies. In exploring the warning signs and risk factors of vicarious trauma, strategies to address and protect from the impact of the work will be highlighted. This workshop incorporates mindfulness activities to provide participants with the experience of these practices and how they might be useful in mitigating the impact of vicarious trauma. This workshop is meant to look at our own stress responses and incorporate stress management and selfcare in our everyday lives.
This workshop is geared for service providers in caring professions who may be impacted by the trauma they witness in their work.
Pre-registration is required: Online Registration – CLICK HERE
Upcoming Sessions at Klinic (167 Sherbrook St.):
Date: Tues, Dec. 10
Session Time: 9am – 12pm
Cost: $50.00
Schedule is subject to change.
Upcoming Online Sessions: TBD
Registration questions? Email education@klinic.mb.ca
Upon Request and Subject to Availability
Presented to individual service organizations and their employees. Contact education@klinic.mb.ca or call 204-784-4066 for more information.
Within Winnipeg:
Cost: $300.00