Trauma-informed care & vicarious trauma
Learn about trauma-informed principles, including the effects of trauma and how to provide sensitive care.
Trauma-informed Care workshop
Strengthen your skills with a half-day workshop on trauma and trauma-informed Care, designed to support safer, more responsive everyday interactions. To book a session for a group or organization, visit our community education page.
Who this training is for
This workshop is geared for all service providers, students, management and anyone else who is interested in incorporating the principles of Trauma Informed Care.
What you will learn
Key learning areas include:
- What trauma is and how it affects people.
- Principles of trauma-informed care.
- How to use a trauma-informed approach in everyday interactions.
- Mindfulness practices to support self-reflection.
Vicarious trauma workshop
People in caring jobs may face risks from vicarious trauma. Join this three-hour session for helpful tools to handle vicarious trauma. This workshop will help you care for yourself so you can continue to care for others.
Who this training is for
This workshop is for service providers in caring jobs. It’s ideal for anyone who might be impacted by the trauma they see in their work.
What you will learn
Key learning areas include:
- Understand trauma and vicarious trauma.
- Impact of trauma on the mind and body.
- Recognize warning signs and risk factors of vicarious trauma.
- Methods to address and protect against vicarious trauma.
- Mindfulness practices to help with vicarious trauma.
- Stress management and self-care for everyday life.
