Trauma-Informed Therapy Course
Blended Learning Programme
Understand trauma and its impact on therapeutic practice.
This course introduces the key principles of trauma-informed practice and their application within professional settings. Participants explore how trauma affects emotional regulation, relationships and psychological wellbeing. The course supports practitioners in developing safe, compassionate and responsive approaches when working with individuals affected by trauma.
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Programme Type: QQI minor award
Next Intake(s): TBC
NFQ: Level 8
ECTS: 5
Academic Validation: QQI
Professional Accreditation: N/A
Overview
Introduction
A recent national study into trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD in the Republic of Ireland found that 82.3% of respondents had lifetime exposure to one or more traumatic events, with almost 68% reporting two or more traumatic events (Hyland et al., 2021). Likewise, in a global context, research has indicated that 70% of people have been exposed to a traumatic event (Benjet et al., 2015). The overwhelming evidence of the ubiquitous nature of trauma exposure tells us that mental health professionals need to be trauma-informed.
Trauma-informed therapy is a way of working with clients that recognises how traumatic experiences can impact all domains of being across human development, including behavioural, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Trauma can impact relational and attachment styles as well as both family systems and social structures through the influences of culture and the environment. At the same time, people experience complex intrapersonal and interpersonal relational dynamics, childhood difficulties, and socio-cultural and economic disadvantages that may be problematic but not necessarily traumatising. Therefore, the objective of trauma-informed practices training is to understand what trauma is and what it is not. The course aims to support learners in increasing their understanding of trauma through theoretical knowledge, practice-based experiential exercises and group work.
Who Should Apply
This course will be of interest to people working in the helping professions.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold a Level 8 degree in the helping professions (such as counselling, psychotherapy, social care, social work, psychology, psychiatric nursing, mental health and addiction). Those who hold a Level 7 degree in the helping professions with relevant work experience may be eligible to apply under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Minimum Technological Requirements
For the blended learning programme, you will need:
- Adequate broadband for uploading and downloading
- A desktop computer or laptop capable of using Zoom
- A webcam and microphone
- A web browser
- Word processing package
