A free online course offering an introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma-informed practice (TIP).
This introductory module has been developed in partnership between the West Midlands Violence Reduction Unit and Barnardo's.
The course offers something for those who are new to ACEs as a concept and those with some existing prior knowledge. It is suitable for people who work with children and young people, as well as those who work regularly with adults.
PLEASE NOTE: This course is offered as a 3-hour webinar, split into two separate online sessions. You must attend both sessions.
To join the October training sessions please book via the following Eventbrite links:
BOOK PART 1: Intro to Childhood Adversity: Part one - 05/10/2021, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
BOOK PART 2: Intro to Childhood Adversity: Part two - 08/10/2021, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
What will the session cover?
The training has the following aims:
To understand the potential impact of ACEs and trauma across the life course.
To understand how to recognise the signs of trauma in behaviour.
To understand what trauma-informed practice means.
To gain a basic understanding of how an organisation can begin a journey towards a trauma-informed organisational culture.