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AVA’s training programme has been developed by experts to meet the needs of practitioners working with people affected by Violence Against Women and Girls.

Our training includes a range of one day courses, longer OCN accredited courses, seminars and conferences. More details about each event, including the costs and procedures for booking, can be found by clicking on the titles below.

If you are interested in a particular theme or area of training, please see our filter categories. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

For additional information and booking conditions, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.

Online Interactive Training Session: CPD Accredited Trauma Informed Practice – A Course for Frontline Workers

Trauma informed practice: a course for frontline practitioners is an online blended training. It is for frontline workers who want to learn more about how to recognise and sensitively respond to people who have experienced trauma. In addition to exploring what a trauma informed approach looks like, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your practice. You will also take away some practical tools to help you respond in a more trauma informed way when you work with service users.

27 Apr 2021

Online Interactive Session: Learn How to Deliver CODA Programme (formerly Community Groups Programme) Online

Covid-19 may have halted your ability to deliver the CODA programme (formerly known as Community Groups Programme) face to face, on this fully day course learn how to deliver the programme online effectively with two expert trainers guiding you and able to answer all questions and concerns and in the company of other practitioners running the programme.  You must have completed the 3 day facilitator training to access this virtual training

11 May 2021

Online Interactive Training: CPD Accredited Complicated Matters – Experiences of Domestic/Sexual Violence, Substance Use & Mental Distress

Domestic and sexual violence, substance use and mental distress are three issues which often co-exist. And when they do, things can become complicated. This 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.

28 Jun 2021

FREE Online Interactive Training Session: CPD Accredited Managing The Effects of Working With Secondary Trauma

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.

15 Jul 2021

Online Interactive Training: CPD Accredited Becoming Trauma Informed – A Course for Managers

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. On this course you will gain an understanding of how to recognise and sensitively respond to the effects of trauma. You will use a range of management tools to review current practice. Finally, you will create a plan on becoming trauma informed and introducing a trauma-informed ethos to your service(s).

19 Jul 2021

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