Trauma-Informed Practice

Develop an advanced understanding of trauma and its impact on individuals, families and communities. This interactive online course explores key trauma theories, including developmental, relational, neurobiological, somatic and socio-cultural perspectives, and examines how these inform trauma-informed care across healthcare, education and community settings.

Through discussion, experiential activities and practical application, participants will explore the core principles of trauma-informed practice, including safety, choice, collaboration, empowerment and cultural humility. The course also considers presentations such as PTSD and CPTSD, strategies for maintaining psychological safety, and approaches to preventing vicarious trauma and burnout.


Upcoming cohorts: November 2026, February 2027 and May 2027. All sessions take place on Tuesdays, 10.00am to 2.00pm (UK time).

Who is the course for?

  • Counsellors and psychotherapists
  • Mental health professionals
  • Healthcare practitioners
  • Nurses and allied health professionals (AHPs)
  • Social workers
  • Education professionals
  • Community and third-sector workers
  • Managers and team leaders
  • Anyone working with vulnerable individuals or trauma-affected communities

What previous knowledge do you need?

The course is suitable for professionals working in healthcare, mental health, education, social care, community and voluntary sector settings. No specific prior knowledge is required, although experience of working with individuals, groups or communities will help participants contextualise the learning.

How is the course organised?

The course consists of 12 hours of live online learning delivered fortnightly over three sessions. Participants attend four-hour interactive workshops via Microsoft Teams, combining theory, discussion, case examples, reflective activities and practical application exercises.

Upcoming cohorts:

November-December 2026 cohort

Tuesdays, 10:00am to 2:00pm (UK time)

  • 17 November 2026
  • 24 November 2026
  • 1 December 2026

February 2027 cohort

Tuesdays, 10:00am to 2:00pm (UK time)

  • 2 February 2027
  • 9 February 2027
  • 16 February 2027

May 2027 cohort

Tuesdays, 10:00am to 2:00pm (UK time)

  • 4 May 2027
  • 11 May 2027
  • 18 May 2027

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Apply practical creative and experiential techniques within your professional practice.
  • Respond to trauma sensitively and safely using relational approaches.
  • Strengthen reflective and relational skills when working with individuals and groups.
  • Explore creative alternatives when verbal approaches feel limited.
  • Develop a deeper understanding of emotional processing and psychological safety.
  • Work more confidently across interprofessional, community and wellbeing settings.

Dr Netalie Shloim

Dr Netalie Shloim is an Associate Professor in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Leeds, with extensive experience in clinical practice, teaching and professional training.

With an MA in Psychodrama, Netalie brings a creative and experiential dimension to her work, drawing on action-based methods, role exploration and embodied approaches to deepen emotional understanding and therapeutic connection. Her work is grounded in relational and humanistic approaches. She is passionate about integrating theory, research and experiential learning to support practitioners in developing creative, reflective and compassionate ways of working.

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Price: £750.00

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