Managing Trauma in Care
About the course
This course provides a deep understanding of trauma and its impact on individuals in health and social care settings. It explores different types of trauma, physiological and psychological responses, and the prevalence of trauma in vulnerable populations. The course also introduces Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) as a best-practice framework, highlighting its core principles, practical strategies for care professionals, and the importance of preventing retraumatisation. Additionally, it covers self-care techniques for carers to prevent burnout and secondary trauma while supporting long-term recovery for trauma survivors.
What will you learn
Understanding Trauma and Its Effects
- Define trauma and its types, including acute, chronic, and complex trauma.
- Recognise trauma responses in service users, including physical, emotional, and behavioural reactions.
- Understand the physiological and psychological effects of trauma, including its link to PTSD, anxiety, and chronic stress.
- Explore intergenerational trauma and its long-term impact on care needs.
The Principles of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC)
- Learn the five core principles of TIC: Safety, Trust, Choice, Collaboration, and Empowerment.
- Discover how to create trauma-informed environments that promote well-being and reduce anxiety.
- Develop strategies to implement culturally sensitive and person-centred care.
- Identify how to avoid retraumatisation and improve service engagement.
Practical Strategies for Trauma-Informed Practice
- Build trust and rapport with trauma survivors through active listening and empathy.
- Learn how to identify triggers and adapt care plans to meet individual needs.
- Use trauma-informed communication techniques to foster cooperation and reduce distress.
- Understand the role of multidisciplinary teams in delivering holistic trauma care.
Supporting Recovery and Preventing Burnout in Carers
- Encourage resilience and empowerment in trauma survivors through goal-setting and coping strategies.
- Recognise the signs of compassion fatigue, burnout, and secondary trauma in care professionals.
- Develop self-care strategies to maintain emotional well-being and professional effectiveness.
- Learn how to establish long-term support systems to promote sustained recovery for trauma survivors.
Course Content
References
References
- World Health Organization (WHO). (2022). Trauma and Health: A Global Overview.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (2014). Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach.
- Australian Institute of Family Studies. (2020). Trauma and Its Impact on Health and Social Care.
- Herman, J. L. (1997). Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence—From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror. Basic Books.
- van der Kolk, B. (2015). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Penguin Books.
- Care Quality Commission (CQC). (2023). Trauma-Informed Care in UK Health Settings.
- The British Psychological Society. (2020). Understanding Secondary Trauma in Health and Social Care Workers.
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). (2022). Guidelines on PTSD and Trauma-Informed Care.
- Rothschild, B. (2000). The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment. W. W. Norton & Company.
- Trauma-Informed Care Implementation Resource Center. (2023). Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices in Care Settings.

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