Trauma Awareness Workshop

This is a one-day workshop for Blue Light Champions, Mental Health Advocates, Wellbeing Champions, or people with an interest in Trauma Awareness.

Participants will gain the following:

• Improved awareness of what is meant by trauma, and understanding of the potential effects of this and how it can affect emergency services staff and volunteers.

• Improved confidence in looking after self and others whilst working or volunteering in the emergency services, and witnessing, or being involved in traumatic situations.

• Enhanced listening skills and the confidence to use these with colleagues and team members who have experienced trauma or are experiencing PTSD.

• Increased knowledge of PTSD and how to approach a colleague who you feel may be experiencing this and signposting to support.

• Understanding of what psycho-education is and how promoting this can support colleagues and team members who have experienced trauma or who are experiencing PTSD.

• Knowledge of signposting and how to do this is a sensitive and supportive way.

• Increased understanding of the importance of boundaries as a Blue Light Champion and confidence to communicate and maintain these, or seek advice if unable to do so.

• Increased confidence in managing own mental health and the importance of self-care.

If you have any questions, please email us at bluelight@tynesidemind.org.uk