Trauma-Informed Responses to Complex Mental Health

Full-Day Workshop 

This interactive training explores how trauma shapes complex mental health presentations—including substance use, eating disorders, self-harm, suicidality, aggression, psychosis, and co-morbidity. 

We'll revisit key trauma-informed theory, then apply it to real-world behaviours through case studies and group discussion. The session also focuses on the practitioner experience—offering tools for containment, de-escalation, and safely “holding risk” in high-pressure environments. 

Designed for professionals across sectors, this workshop blends theory, reflection, and practical strategies to support both client care and worker wellbeing. 

Trauma-Informed Approaches to Hard Conversations

Full-Day Workshop 

Whether with colleagues, clients, or managers, difficult conversations are part of frontline work—and when done well, they can lead to stronger relationships and better outcomes. 

This workshop builds on trauma-informed principles to help you navigate these moments with confidence, care and clarity. Together, we’ll explore: 

• What gets in the way of brave conversations 

• How to bring authenticity, empathy, and trust into tough discussions 

• Practical tools for communication grounded in self-awareness and psychological safety 

• Strategies for fostering a culture where courageous conversations are supported—not avoided 

Ideal for professionals across all sectors, this interactive training blends theory, reflection, and real-world skills to turn hard conversations into healing ones. 

Trauma-Informed Toolkit: Preventing Vicarious Trauma

Full-Day Workshop 

Designed for frontline professionals across all sectors, this interactive workshop offers practical tools to understand and prevent vicarious trauma. We’ll unpack the differences between vicarious trauma, burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma—and explore how they show up in everyday practice. 

Through a trauma-informed lens, we’ll focus on: 

• Recognising risk factors in frontline work 

• Building protective strategies for individuals, teams, and organisations 

• Strengthening self-care, boundaries, and team culture 

• Creating space for reflection, connection, and sustainable practice 

Blending theory with real-world strategies, this session empowers workers and leaders alike to build resilience and foster healthier workplaces. 

Trauma-Informed Practice: One-Day Intensive

This dynamic workshop is designed for clinicians and mental health professionals working with complex trauma.  Participants will revisit the core principles of Trauma-Informed Practice and explore a framework for understanding how early experiences shape development, relationships, and mental health. 

The training also addresses the impact of trauma on practitioners and the subtle dynamics that emerge in trauma-exposed systems. Key concepts include the role of the therapeutic relationship, the value of shared frameworks, and the importance of reflective practice. 

We’ll also examine common barriers to implementing trauma-informed care—such as unclear roles, boundary challenges, and organizational defences—and how to respond to them effectively. 

Blending theory, reflection, and group discussion, this workshop offers a practical, engaging, and meaningful approach to deepening trauma-informed practice.