Becoming a Trauma Informed Chaplain

Join the Dots, a charity dedicated to raising trauma awareness in faith-based organisations, in collaboration with the Centre for Chaplaincy in Education (CCE), invites you to a three-part webinar series titled Becoming a Trauma-Informed Chaplain. This training is tailored to chaplains in educational settings, helping you become a more effective support for students who have experienced trauma.

Session 1: The Chaplain as the First Responder

• Thursday15th January, 7:30-9:00pm
  In this session, you’ll learn how to recognise signs of trauma in students, such as mood changes, withdrawal, or disruptive behavior. You’ll also be equipped with immediate strategies to offer supportive care when it matters most.

Session 2: Why Words Are Not Enough

• Thursday 12th February, 7:30-9:00pm
  Dive into the science of trauma, exploring how it affects the nervous system. Discover practical tools for helping students regulate their emotions, fostering a safe environment that goes beyond verbal support. Learn the power of sensory regulation and maintaining trust with traumatised students.

Session 3: Your Pivotal Role in the Wider Staff Team

• Thursday12th March, 7:30-9:00pm
  As a chaplain, your role extends beyond individual student support. In this final session, you’ll learn how to bridge the gap between students and staff, ensuring that teaching staff understand the needs of traumatised students. You’ll explore techniques for effective communication and collaboration within the school setting, ensuring trauma-informed care is part of the wider support system.

Price: £60 for all three sessions.

This comprehensive training will empower you to provide trauma-informed care in your chaplaincy work, improving the support and wellbeing of students in educational environments. Register now to secure your place!

Please note, when you buy a ticket for the January eventbrite, this includes attendance for the following sessions in February and March. The first zoom link will be sent out via eventbrite. Thereafter you will receive the links by email, prior to each training.