Trauma - Frontline Staff
Date: 03 December 2010
Duration: One Day
Duration: 10am-4.30pm
Held at: ROCC, Fairways House, Mount Pleasant Road, Southampton, SO14 0QB
Suitable for: Anyone who wishes to gain a clearer overview of psychological trauma, whether it is the result of a recent overwhelming event, or the effect of prolonged childhood trauma.
Course Aims and Objectives
This course examines how different forms of trauma lead to difficulties in adult life and how staff can assist them. By the end of the course participants will:
- Understand the difference between Type 1 traumas (recent overwhelming events) and Type 2 traumas (prolonged/repeated childhood abuse)
- Understand how both types of trauma lead to different outcomes and support needs in adult life
- Be aware of the range of strategies available to assist service users, both immediately and in the long-term
Trainers for this course
Dr Ian Bourne
Has worked in mental health since 1979 – in both psychiatric and voluntary agencies. He was principal training consultant for The Richmond Fellowship for nine years before starting his own independent training company which specialises in suicide and self harm, trauma and dangerous behaviour.