Trauma, the Brain, and Trauma-Informed Practices

Survivors’ Network is the Rape Crisis centre for Sussex, supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse in Brighton and Hove and across Sussex. This training has been developed by the Survivors' Network team with input from specialist Claire Pooley who will be delivering the session.

About this course

The experience and impact of trauma are not widely understood, which often leads to myths and misunderstandings in society, with significant implications for how this is lived and perceived. Individuals who experience traumatic events will react in different ways and the knowledge of the underlying mechanisms and structures will be a powerful ally in supporting someone who has experienced trauma, with ample research showing the impact of psycho-education on wellbeing and ability to cope.

Learning objectives

1) Understanding how trauma arises

2) Describing trauma and its impacts

3) Consider trauma in client work and Trauma-Sensitive approaches

Who is it for

The course is ideal for anyone wanting to learn more about psychological trauma, understanding the physiological mechanisms operating when we experience trauma, how our brain and body process it, as well as the implications in the development of traumatic symptomatology. It is relevant for anyone working with clients who have experienced trauma, with the goal of using this knowledge to understand the impact this may have had and supporting these clients.

This is a less interactive session, offering detailed learning and is ideal for someone who is keen to gain a more in-depth understanding of trauma.

Sign-ups to this training will close at 5pm the day before.

Terms of booking

• You will receive the Zoom Link in your booking confirmation email

• Attendees must be over 18yrs old unless specifically stated as young people’s training

• Cancellations made 14 days before the course date will receive a refund (minus the Eventbrite fees)

• Cancellations made after this date will receive a 50% refund (minus the Eventbrite fees)

• Refunds will not be given for non-attendance or cancellations less than 24 hours before the start of the course

• Courses may be cancelled by Survivors’ Network and a full refund will be given

If you have any access needs that it would be useful for us to be aware of, please do let us know. Please note that we have Zoom's auto-generated captions enabled on our account.

Please note: course content may be distressing or triggering and although we aim to ensure that you are fully supported, it is the individual’s responsibility to ensure the course is suitable for them at this time

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