An introduction to recognising trauma

Course summary

In this course you'll enhance your awareness of key definitions and terminology related to trauma and explore it's significance in your work. The course highlights why recognising trauma is essential for effective management and support, equipping you with the knowledge to foster further compassion in your approach.

This course is for everyone who wants to build on their awareness of the value of having trauma-informed approaches as part of service delivery. It will help you to improve your understanding of trauma by looking at relevant definitions and the importance of using the correct terminology.

Course information

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Course version history
- Version 1.1 as at August 2024: Formatting changes for readability
- Version 1.0 as at September 2023: First version published

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