Trauma-informed Care

Service Description

Creating a trauma-informed environment isn't enough if a young person doesn't experience it as safe. This interactive two-hour workshop moves beyond the foundations of trauma-informed care to explore how trauma, attachment, stigma, and intersecting life experiences shape trust, behaviour, and help-seeking. Through practical examples, discussion, and real-world scenarios, participants will strengthen their understanding of trauma-informed care while learning strategies they can apply immediately to create safer, more responsive interactions with youth and families. What you'll explore -What trauma-informed care looks like in everyday practice. -Why people experience safety differently. -Moving from 'What's wrong?' to 'What do you need?' -Practical communication strategies that strengthen trust and reduce the risk of re-traumatization. Who should attend Professionals working with children, youth, young adults, and families in healthcare, education, child welfare, mental health, substance use, justice, and community settings. Learning outcomes Participants will leave with: -A stronger understanding of trauma-informed care and its application in practice. -Greater confidence recognizing protective responses and unmet needs. -Practical tools to foster trust, collaboration, and experienced safety. -Strategies to create more compassionate, relationship-centred interactions.