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Domestic violence has increased dramatically during this year's lockdown. At the same time, supporting survivors has become more difficult due to the Government's social distancing measures. This webinar will provide an overview of best practice for working with survivors during COVID-19 including remotely managing risk.
The need for services to be trauma-informed is increasingly well understood. But what does it actually mean in practice? This online blended training on becoming trauma-informed is for managers who are responsible for the design and delivery of health and social care services.
This webinar will look at the changing nature of working with families who have experienced or who are at risk of domestic abuse, during covid-19. The session will include: The additional risks posed by social isolation Managing risk remotely Creative ways of engaging with families The new DA bill and implications for children This is suitable for anyone working with families affected by domestic abuse and will involve a presentation and a time for interactive questions with the facilitators.
This course provides an introduction to good practice in recognising and sensitively responding to people who have experienced trauma, with a particular focus of COVID-19 on survivors' mental wellbeing. In an addition to developing an understanding how trauma impacts on people and how COVID-19 might be (re)traumatising, you will explore what a trauma informed approach looks including how to work remotely in a trauma informed way. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your practice and will take away some practical tools to help you respond in a more trauma informed way when you work with service users.
This course provides an overview of what domestic abuse is, including the types of abuse that have become more prevalent during COVID-19. Good practice in relation to asking about domestic abuse, responding effectively to disclosures and risk management whilst social distancing measures remain in place will be discussed. It will also provide you with information on relevant support services.
This course provides an introduction to good practice in recognising and sensitively responding to people who have experienced trauma, with a particular focus of COVID-19 on survivors' mental wellbeing. In an addition to developing an understanding how trauma impacts on people and how COVID-19 might be (re)traumatising, you will explore what a trauma informed approach looks including how to work remotely in a trauma informed way. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your practice and will take away some practical tools to help you respond in a more trauma informed way when you work with service users.
Managing the secondary effects of working with trauma will help professionals understand and identify the dynamics and psychological issues that come from work with survivors of trauma. You will be supported to address the issues with the client and to look at ways to promote self-care, especially the appropriate use of supervision and reflective practice. Additionally, the training will provide you with the opportunity to recognise and celebrate achievements and also to reflect on challenges met at a personal and professional level.
Domestic and sexual violence, substance use and mental ill-health are three issues which often co-exist. And when they do, things can become complicated. This online training is designed to ‘uncomplicate’ matters by raising awareness about how the three issues intersect and offer effective ways to engage with individuals and families who are affected by these issues.
This course provides an overview of what domestic abuse is, including the types of abuse that have become more prevalent during COVID-19. Good practice in relation to asking about domestic abuse, responding effectively to disclosures and risk management whilst social distancing measures remain in place will be discussed. It will also provide you with information on relevant support services.
Managing the secondary effects of working with trauma will help professionals understand and identify the dynamics and psychological issues that come from work with survivors of trauma. You will be supported to address the issues with the client and to look at ways to promote self-care, especially the appropriate use of supervision and reflective practice. Additionally, the training will provide you with the opportunity to recognise and celebrate achievements and also to reflect on challenges met at a personal and professional level.
This webinar will be of interest to a wide range of professionals working with people who have been affected by trauma. We will look at some of the key ways in which having close contact with trauma survivors can impact on practitioners and discuss how we can look after ourselves when working with trauma. There will be space to reflect on what you are able to put into practice for yourself as well as the support you need from your employer to maintain your wellbeing.
This webinar will look at the changing nature of working with families who have experienced or who are at risk of domestic abuse, during covid-19. The session will include: The additional risks posed by social isolation Managing risk remotely Creative ways of engaging with families The new DA bill and implications for children This is suitable for anyone working with families affected by domestic abuse and will involve a presentation and a time for interactive questions with the facilitators.
This course provides an overview of what domestic abuse is, including the types of abuse that have become more prevalent during COVID-19. Good practice in relation to asking about domestic abuse, responding effectively to disclosures and risk management whilst social distancing measures remain in place will be discussed. It will also provide you with information on relevant support services.
This course provides an introduction to good practice in recognising and sensitively responding to people who have experienced trauma, with a particular focus of COVID-19 on survivors' mental wellbeing. In an addition to developing an understanding how trauma impacts on people and how COVID-19 might be (re)traumatising, you will explore what a trauma informed approach looks including how to work remotely in a trauma informed way. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your practice and will take away some practical tools to help you respond in a more trauma informed way when you work with service users.
Managing the secondary effects of working with trauma will help professionals understand and identify the dynamics and psychological issues that come from work with survivors of trauma. You will be supported to address the issues with the client and to look at ways to promote self-care, especially the appropriate use of supervision and reflective practice. Additionally, the training will provide you with the opportunity to recognise and celebrate achievements and also to reflect on challenges met at a personal and professional level.
This course provides an overview of what domestic abuse is, including the types of abuse that have become more prevalent during COVID-19. Good practice in relation to asking about domestic abuse, responding effectively to disclosures and risk management whilst social distancing measures remain in place will be discussed. It will also provide you with information on relevant support services.
This course provides an introduction to good practice in recognising and sensitively responding to people who have experienced trauma, with a particular focus of COVID-19 on survivors' mental wellbeing. In an addition to developing an understanding how trauma impacts on people and how COVID-19 might be (re)traumatising, you will explore what a trauma informed approach looks including how to work remotely in a trauma informed way. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your practice and will take away some practical tools to help you respond in a more trauma informed way when you work with service users.
The course will look at basic domestic violence theory and specifically how children under ten years old are affected. Focus will be given to behavioural, emotional and cognitive effects on children under ten years old, as well as the links between domestic violence and child abuse and the impact on parenting for both the abusive and the non-abusive parent. There will also be a focus on the effects of abuse on unborn children and their brain development and the impact of post traumatic stress on children. Practical guidance for practitioners will be given.
Domestic and sexual violence, substance use and mental ill-health are three issues which often co-exist. And when they do, things can become complicated. This online training is designed to ‘uncomplicate’ matters by raising awareness about how the three issues intersect and offer effective ways to engage with individuals and families who are affected by these issues.
This online course will help professionals to understand the key aspects of a trauma informed approach and provides knowledge and tools that will help learners to enhance their practice when working with clients who experience multiple disadvantage.
Post domestic abuse parents often find themselves struggling with not only the trauma of having lived with the abuse but their children’s complex behaviours and needs. This course will explore the impacts of abuse on parenting, children and the parent-child relationship. Using the latest neuroscience research as well as relevant counselling, parenting and trauma informed research, delegates will explore ways of working with families post abuse.
This online course will help professionals to understand the key aspects of a trauma informed approach and provides knowledge and tools that will help learners to enhance their practice when working with clients who experience multiple disadvantage.
This online course will help professionals to understand the key aspects of a trauma informed approach and provides knowledge and tools that will help learners to enhance their practice when working with clients who experience multiple disadvantage.
This online course will help professionals to understand the key aspects of a trauma informed approach and provides knowledge and tools that will help learners to enhance their practice when working with clients who experience multiple disadvantage.
This interactive course will help participants increase their understanding of the perspectives and language that exists to talk about prostitution/the sex industry and will equip participants with an understanding of the value of a trauma informed approach.
Domestic and sexual violence and mental ill-health are two issues that often co-exist. For many professionals, addressing both is challenging as routes into mental health services seem blocked. Meeting the mental health needs of domestic and sexual survivors is a three day, OCN London accredited course will provide learners with the opportunity to fully understand the links between experiences of violence, abuse and mental ill-health and consider ways to improve how they work with this group of survivors.
