International Institute of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy sealIICAPCounselling & Applied Psychotherapy
Continuing Professional Development

Trauma-Informed Practice

Understand the impact of trauma and embed trauma-informed principles across your clinical and support work.

40 CPD hours6 weeksCPD

Course overview

Trauma-informed practice has become essential across health, social care and education. This CPD course equips you with a clear understanding of how trauma affects the brain, body and behaviour, and how to respond in ways that promote safety and recovery.

You will explore the six principles of trauma-informed care and learn practical strategies to avoid re-traumatisation and support resilience in the people you work with.

What you'll learn

  • Explain the neurobiology and impact of trauma
  • Apply the six principles of trauma-informed care
  • Recognise and avoid re-traumatisation
  • Embed trauma-informed approaches in your setting

Curriculum

Module 1 — Understanding trauma

  • Types and prevalence of trauma
  • The neurobiology of trauma
  • Adverse childhood experiences

Module 2 — Trauma-informed principles

  • Safety, trust and choice
  • Collaboration and empowerment
  • Cultural and historical sensitivity

Module 3 — Applied trauma-informed care

  • Avoiding re-traumatisation
  • Supporting resilience
  • Self-care for practitioners

Accreditation

CPD-accredited short course; 40 CPD hours suitable for revalidation and professional portfolios.

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