Understanding trauma

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Without an access code, the course cost is £45.

This advanced, certified course provides a deeper understanding of trauma and trauma recovery. Preferably following the Solihull Approach Foundation training, this concise CPD is relevant for all practitioners across sectors and equips practitioners to effectively recognise and understand the different types of trauma. 

Grounded in psychological expertise and practical experience, the course content is designed to support professionals in all interactions through trauma-informed knowledge and strategies. 

Course modules summary

• – Why think about trauma?
• – The Solihull Approach model What is trauma?
• – Going through a traumatic experience
• – Neurology and trauma Recognising trauma
• – Trauma, attachment and epigenetics
• – Recovery from trauma
• – Community trauma
• – Trauma aware community

Trauma and the Solihull Approach model

Designed to help move theory into practice, Understanding trauma will further increase practitioner’s understanding of the model and its applications, as well as using the concepts to illuminate an understanding of trauma.  

Modes of delivery 

Face-to-face 

Understanding trauma can be delivered by our trainers for small groups. We facilitate group learning and discussion with shared experience and examples.