Return to Work After a RTA Trauma

LIVE WEBINAR EVENT

Return to Work After a Road Traffic Accident (RTA) Trauma: The Hidden Risks and How to Stabilise the Transition

Presented by: Esther Christopher, Founder & Director, Trauma Pain Support Ltd

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/esther-christopher

Website: https://www.traumapainsupport.com

Email: esther@traumapainsupport.com

A Critical, Overlooked Phase of Recovery — Finally Brought Into Focus

Returning to work after a road traffic accident is often seen as the “finish line” of recovery. In reality, it is one of the most fragile, high‑risk transition points for survivors. Many individuals re-enter the workplace while still managing hidden impairments—cognitive fatigue, memory challenges, pain flare-ups, emotional instability, and a deep fear of disclosing their difficulties.

This live session exposes why return‑to‑work plans frequently break down after RTA trauma and what professionals can do to stabilise this vulnerable phase. Drawing on lived experience, clinical insight, and long-term observation of post‑acute recovery patterns, Esther Christopher offers a rare, practical lens on relapse cycles, disclosure anxiety, and the stabilisation principles essential for sustainable reintegration.

Attendees will leave with actionable, transferable strategies to support safer, more confident, and more durable return‑to‑work outcomes across clinical, rehabilitation, and vocational settings.

🎤 About the Speaker: Esther Christopher

Esther Christopher is the founder of Trauma Pain Support Ltd, a specialist service dedicated to post‑acute trauma recovery and sustainable return‑to‑work following traumatic road traffic accidents. After surviving a life‑threatening RTA herself, Esther spent more than a decade studying trauma, chronic pain, cognitive load, and the hidden breakdowns that occur long after clinical discharge.

Her work bridges lived experience with evidence‑aligned practice, helping clinicians, rehabilitation specialists, case managers, and vocational professionals understand why recovery often destabilises once formal treatment ends. Esther’s approach strengthens psychological safety, disclosure confidence, and functional stability during workplace reintegration—reducing relapse, disengagement, and repeated absence.

🎯 Who Should Attend?

This session is ideal for:

• Vocational rehabilitation professionals

• Case managers

• Occupational therapists

• Psychologists and clinicians

• Rehabilitation specialists

• Employers and HR professionals supporting trauma recovery

🎁 Member Benefits & Access

• Full VRA Members: Free access to the live event + free CPD certificate

• Non‑Members: Paid registration

• All Attendees: Recording provided after the event

✅ Why This Session Matters

RTA survivors often “look fine” long before they feel stable. Without the right support, return‑to‑work attempts can collapse—leading to relapse, prolonged absence, or complete disengagement. This webinar equips professionals with the insight and tools to intervene early, support safely, and prevent avoidable setbacks.