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Trauma-Informed Practice Deep Dive

A comprehensive journey through trauma-informed care — from the basics to advanced relationship-based practice.

Workers wanting depth in trauma-informed practiceFoundation to Advanced10 modules
  1. Foundation

    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
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  2. Foundation

    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.

    20 min
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  3. Foundation

    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
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  4. Developing

    When Trauma Meets Homelessness

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

    20 min
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  5. Developing

    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.

    20 min
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  6. Developing

    Avoiding Re-Traumatisation in Your Practice

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

    18 min
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  7. Developing

    TIC in Practice: Case Studies from the Sector

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

    20 min
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  8. Foundation

    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
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  9. Advanced

    Trauma, Attachment and Relationships in Support Work

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

    22 min
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  10. Advanced

    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
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Pathways suggest a sequence — but you can explore any module at any time. There's no obligation to follow the order.