Trauma Informed Practices

This 1 day training will introduce practitioners to the concept of trauma informed care. Practitioners will be able to:

1) Understanding Trauma and Its Impact Outcome: Participants will be able to define trauma and explain its prevalence across various populations. Outcome: Participants will identify the different types of trauma (e.g., acute, chronic, complex) and understand their potential impacts on mental, emotional, and physical health. Outcome: Attendees will recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, and staff members.

2) Principles of Trauma-Informed Care Outcome: Participants will be able to articulate SAMHSA’s six key principles of TIC: safety, trustworthiness and transparency, peer support, collaboration and mutuality, empowerment, voice and choice, and cultural, historical, and gender issues.

3) Vicarious Trauma and Self-Care for Staff Outcome: Participants will understand vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue, including how they differ and their effects on staff well-being. Outcome: Attendees will identify signs of vicarious trauma in themselves and colleagues, and understand the importance of proactive self-care and organizational support. Outcome: Participants will develop an individualized self-care plan and identify organizational strategies to support staff well-being.

Course curriculum

    1. How To Use This course

    1. Glossary of Terms

    2. Neurobiology of Trauma Video

    3. TIC Video

    4. TIC Video Scotland

    5. Trauma and the Brain/Body Connection Video

    6. Presentation 1 Trauma Informed Care

    7. Presentation 2: Trauma Informed Care

    8. Chapter 1: Trauma Informed Practices

About this course

  • €120,00
  • 9 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Instructor Profile

Daryl Mahon is a professional with a diverse background in psychotherapy, health, and social care. He has served as a practitioner, leader, researcher, and educator across various sectors, focusing on social inclusion, addiction, youth work, and homelessness. His experience includes not only direct practice but also management roles, where he has integrated his skills in clinical settings and community-based services. Currently, Daryl is involved in research and lecturing, with a particular emphasis on health and social care topics. His research interests include trauma-informed care, peer support, and therapeutic outcomes, especially in contexts involving marginalized populations, such as individuals with substance use disorders and those navigating the criminal justice system. Daryl is also engaged in developing approaches that enhance therapeutic practices, like deliberate practice for skill development in psychotherapy, and has contributed to the field through various publications, including academic articles and books. His work aims to bridge the gap between research and practical application, ensuring that evidence-based practices are effectively integrated into health and social care settings.