Delivery: Face-to-face | Duration: One day
Following on from the first session in the trauma-informed learning series, Introduction to Trauma, this one-day workshop will introduce you to the overarching principles of trauma-informed practice while exploring several critical concepts in identifying and adapting to trauma related behaviour.
Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP) is a growing mandate in many frontline roles, however, with the prevalence of trauma in the community, it is also extremely important for all staff to understand how to be trauma informed. Research shows that by providing people with interactions that are trauma informed it can result in better service outcomes in the long-term. It also aids in reducing the risk of re-traumatisation, helps to build trust and supports ongoing access for people who might otherwise not engage.
While the risk of traumatisation can’t be eliminated completely, we can build awareness of the way we interact with others and how our interactions may lead to re-traumatisation. By making small improvements in practice, we can help to support a person’s experience.
Please note: the completion of an Introduction to Trauma course is required as a prerequisite to attending this course.
What you will learn:
- the 5 principles of trauma-informed practice
- how the medical model and trauma model interact
- the Locus of Control and how it drives behaviour
What you will walk away with:
- an understanding of what trauma-informed practice is underpinned by
- an awareness of what trauma-informed practice looks like
- an audit to assist you to measure your practice and workplace in order to start the conversation on change
- an understanding of the importance of language in re/traumatisation and how to start softening it
- an understanding some of the signs of trauma in others to help you respond appropriately
Presenter - Tracey Groombridge (Lifeline Tasmania)
Tracey has over 28 years’ experience working in the not-for-profit sector in a variety of areas including family violence, homelessness, health promotion, alcohol and drugs, as well as working with young people in the health sector. Tracey now delivers training in trauma, domestic violence, suicide intervention and mental health, while also pursuing her creative side, currently undertaking studies in Journalism, as well as teaching classes storytelling and narrative. This passion for storytelling is evident in Tracey’s training, where she uses it to create an engaging and lasting experience that will stay with people long after their course.
Who should attend?
Participation in this workshop is strongly encouraged for organisational decision makers, people leaders, those in front-line service roles, those preparing policy and advice, and/or anyone whose work involves contact with customers or clients who may be affected by trauma.
Upcoming sessions
 19 June 2024
|  Hobart
|  09:30am - 04:30pm |  |
Not seeing the session dates you want?
You can register your interest in another session below or request an in-house session just for your team.
If anything raises issues for you or someone around you, you can reach out to the following services:
- Your agency’s Employee Assistance Program provider
- Lifeline – 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
- 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
- Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
- MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978
- If you are experiencing an emergency: call 000