Learning Library

What Is Trauma?

A grounded introduction to trauma — what it is, how it shows up in the people we support, and why it matters for your practice.

18 min

ACEs: How Early Experiences Shape Adult Lives

Understand adverse childhood experiences and their lasting impact — and what this means for the people you work with.

The Six Principles of Trauma-Informed Practice

Explore the six principles that define trauma-informed care — and how they translate into everyday practice.

18 min

When Trauma Meets Homelessness

Explore how trauma and homelessness interact — why this matters for support relationships and how to respond.

Psychologically Informed Environments: What They Are and Why They Work

Understand what makes an environment psychologically informed — and how to create one wherever you work.

Avoiding Re-Traumatisation in Your Practice

Explore how everyday interactions can inadvertently re-traumatise — and what to do differently.

18 min

TIC in Practice: Case Studies from the Sector

Real examples of trauma-informed practice from organisations across the UK homelessness sector.

Psychologically Informed Inductions: Starting Well

Why the induction experience matters for trauma-informed practice — and how to get it right from the start.

15 min

Psychologically Informed 1:1 Meetings

How to make one-to-one meetings feel safe, purposeful and genuinely helpful for the people you support.

15 min

Trauma-Informed Practice & PIEAdvanced

Trauma, Attachment and Relationships in Support Work

Explore attachment theory and what it tells us about support relationships — including your own responses.

22 min

Trauma-Informed Practice & PIEAdvanced

Relationship-Based Practice: What It Means in Action

A deep dive into relationship-based practice — what it looks like, why it works, and the challenges it brings.

22 min