ASCENT – FREE Online Interactive Training: Housing and the Domestic Abuse Act
This training is designed to raise awareness about domestic violence/abuse and how it can be identified and responded to by housing professionals.
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.
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This training is designed to raise awareness about domestic violence/abuse and how it can be identified and responded to by housing professionals.
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.
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).
Recognising & understanding trauma related behavior in children is an online training. It is for professionals who support children want to learn more about how to recognise and sensitively respond to children who have experienced trauma. In addition to understanding trauma behaviour, 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 children.
The need for services to be trauma-informed is increasingly well understood. But what does it actually mean in practice? This online training on becoming trauma-informed is for managers who are responsible for the design and delivery of frontline services. This training is private and therefore, password protected.
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.
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.
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).
Recognising & understanding trauma related behavior in children is an online training. It is for professionals who support children want to learn more about how to recognise and sensitively respond to children who have experienced trauma. In addition to understanding trauma behaviour, 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 children.
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.
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).
Developing Understanding: To enhance learners' understanding of the concepts of equality, diversity, and inclusion within the context of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector. Empowering Advocacy: To empower learners with the tools and insights needed to advocate for inclusive policies and practices in addressing VAWG.
This course is for frontline workers and managers who want to gain a deeper understanding of multiple disadvantages, trauma and the impacts of trauma. This training is private and therefore, password protected.
Recognising & understanding trauma related behavior in children is an online training. It is for professionals who support children want to learn more about how to recognise and sensitively respond to children who have experienced trauma. In addition to understanding trauma behaviour, 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 children.
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 domestic abuse, sexual violence, mental health and substance use issues intersect and to offer effective ways to engage with individuals and families who are affected by these issues.
This course is for frontline workers who want to learn more about how to recognise and sensitively respond to people who have experienced trauma. This training is private and therefore, password protected.
This course is for frontline workers and managers who want to gain a deeper understanding of multiple disadvantages, trauma and the impacts of trauma. This training is private and therefore, password protected.
Developing Understanding: To enhance learners' understanding of the concepts of equality, diversity, and inclusion within the context of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector. Empowering Advocacy: To empower learners with the tools and insights needed to advocate for inclusive policies and practices in addressing VAWG.
This course aims to provide counsellors and counselling service managers with the confidence to adapt therapeutic support to survivors of sexual violence. We will cover an understanding of pre-trial therapy, how to ensure that we as therapists protect and empower our clients within the confines of the criminal justice system and give space to address our own feelings relating to pre-trial therapy.
An interactive, practical day on child to parent abuse. When we use the term parent, we refer to biological and non-biological, including carers. The training is designed to raise awareness of the topic and provide participants with an opportunity to explore the dynamics of child to parent abuse, including as a profile of domestic abuse. Information will be provided on definitions, background theories, prevalence, risk factors, case studies, behaviour patterns and provide examples of current intervention models and best practice as shared by Peer Researchers who worked with us on our Hear ME adult child to parent abuse research project.
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.
This course is for frontline workers who want to learn more about how to recognise and sensitively respond to people who have experienced trauma. This training is private and therefore, password protected.
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.
Aims to provide delegates with information about coercive control as a form of abuse and the new offence of coercive control created as part of the serious crime bill. The training aims to equip delegates to identify coercive control, understand the practical implications for victims and provide support and signposting to those who disclose.
This training is designed to provide organisations and practitioners with tools and resources to work effectively in a digital setting whilst placing the safety of service users at the heart of it. The training will also provide insight into the risks of online harm when working with survivors of abuse and provide practical resources to address those risks.
An interactive, practical day on child to parent abuse. When we use the term parent, we refer to biological and non-biological, including carers. The training is designed to raise awareness of the topic and provide participants with an opportunity to explore the dynamics of child to parent abuse, including as a profile of domestic abuse. Information will be provided on definitions, background theories, prevalence, risk factors, case studies, behaviour patterns and provide examples of current intervention models and best practice as shared by Peer Researchers who worked with us on our Hear ME adult child to parent abuse research project.
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).
Developing Understanding: To enhance learners' understanding of the concepts of equality, diversity, and inclusion within the context of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector. Empowering Advocacy: To empower learners with the tools and insights needed to advocate for inclusive policies and practices in addressing VAWG.
The need for services to be trauma-informed is increasingly well understood. But what does it actually mean in practice? This online training on becoming trauma-informed is for managers who are responsible for the design and delivery of frontline services. This training is private and therefore, password protected.
This course explores the means to develop a powerful working relationship with clients who have experienced violence against women and girls, through respect, fostering control, setting boundaries and being trustworthy. Concepts such as non-judgmental acceptance and empowerment are explored. There will be opportunities to practise basic counselling skills including listening and responding in ways that empower clients.
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.
Safeguarding Training for VAWG Organisations: a course for frontline practitioners and managers is an online training. It is for professionals who want to build their confidence and practice in safeguarding those without care & support needs. You will have the opportunity to reflect on your practice, enhance your knowledge and take away some practical tools.
Want to better engage those who use your services in their design, delivery, and evaluation? Or work as an expert by experience and want to learn more about what co-production means? This one-day course covers the basics of co-production and explores the ways to maximise survivor voice within your organisation.
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.