Trauma Informed Care

The trauma-informed care webinar aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of trauma and its impact on individuals, communities, and organizations. This session will delve into the principles and practices of trauma-informed care, equipping attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to start conversations in their workplace about creating safe and supportive environments for those affected by trauma.


CPD HOURS: 1
Registration Year 2024 - 2025

Course Content

The trauma-informed care webinar aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of trauma and its impact on individuals, communities, and organizations. This session will delve into the principles and practices of trauma-informed care, equipping attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to start conversations in their workplace about creating safe and supportive environments for those affected by trauma.

The webinar will begin by defining trauma and exploring its various forms, including interpersonal violence, natural disasters, and adverse childhood experiences. Participants will gain insights into the prevalence and long-term effects of trauma, emphasizing the importance of adopting a trauma-informed approach in all professional settings.

The principles of trauma informed care - safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment in creating a trauma-informed environment will be discussed. Attendees will learn how to integrate these principles into their practices, fostering resilience and promoting healing for individuals who have experienced trauma.

The webinar will also address the role of self-care and vicarious trauma in the lives of professionals working with trauma survivors. Participants will gain valuable insights into recognizing and managing their own emotional well-being, ensuring they can provide effective support while maintaining their own mental health.

Furthermore, the session will explore practical strategies for implementing trauma-informed care within various professional settings, such as healthcare, education, social services, and community organizations. Attendees will learn how to identify trauma-related symptoms and behaviors, respond empathetically, and provide appropriate resources and referrals.

The webinar will invite participants to engage in a reflective process to be curious about their work environment is it trauma informed or trauma inducing. By the end of the webinar, participants will have gained a comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed care principles and practices.

They will be equipped with practical strategies to implement trauma-informed approaches in their respective fields, ultimately contributing to the creation of safe, supportive, and healing environments for individuals impacted by trauma.

Learning Outcomes

In this session you will:

  • Increase awareness and understanding of trauma-informed care principles and practices.
  • identify practical strategies for implementing trauma-informed care in their professional settings.
  • Increase your ability to recognize and respond to trauma-related symptoms and behaviors.
  • Discuss strategies for caring of self to decrease the risk of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma when working with patients who have a trauma history

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 Wendy McIntosh

RGN, RMHN, Grad. Dip MH, MN, Cert IV Workplace Assessment & Training, Group Leadership Cert, MRCNA, MANZCMHN, AANZPA
Wendy has over 30 years as a health professional (clinical, education and research), twenty-five of those years in mental health. Areas of specific interest and passion for Wendy include professional supervision, professional boundaries, professional identity, links between childhood trauma and mental illness and workplace bullying.