Overview
This training helps you to better understand trauma and adversity and how we, as part of a system, can better respond, ensure genuine inclusion for people living with trauma and avoid re-traumatising people when in contact with services.
It applies a systemic lens to trauma-informed approaches and leads learners through an exploration of psychological trauma, how it impacts people and relates to experiences of multiple disadvantage, and why trauma-informed approaches need a system-wide response.
Using systems thinking tools and good practice examples, we’ll also look at what it means to be a trauma informed system and how local areas can get started developing these approaches in a systemic way.
Who is this training for?
This course is designed for local stakeholders working to better coordinate services and systems for and with people facing multiple disadvantage.
We encourage a broad range of stakeholders from local areas to join, including people with lived experience of multiple disadvantage, commissioners, elected members, community groups, managers and practitioners from statutory, commissioned and non-commissioned services.
If you’re not sure if this training is right for you, contact the team on training@meam.org.uk.
What will you learn?
This course aims to:
- Introduce theories and approaches to trauma and to develop deeper trauma awareness
- Assess how trauma can present and impact your work, and explore why developing an understanding of trauma is vital
- Examine why trauma-informed approaches need a system wide response
- Explore examples with peers and share best practice and ideas to take away.
Cost & Duration
Online training for individuals during 2026/27: £165.00pp.
This is a one-day course that typically runs from c.10am – 4pm. There will be a stop for lunch and comfort breaks structured into the day. We do not record these sessions, and slides are available at the end of the day.
When is this running next? How do I book?
Take a look at our events page to find out when your course is running next. Select the date and course you want, and then you will find a link to book on the course listing. These are made via Eventbrite. If you cannot see your course running, please get in touch with training@meam.org.uk.
Cancellation policy
Fees are refundable until seven days before the course. After this time, you may transfer your place to another person, or to another course which costs the same price, if you give us at least 48 hours’ notice before the other course begins. You can only transfer onto another course once.
Bookings for larger groups
This course can be booked for teams on dates that are convenient for your organisation. It can be delivered online or in-person. Please contact training@meam.org.uk to explore your options.