Trauma-Informed Introduction to Domestic Abuse in Housing Support

Target Audience

• Frontline workers in health and social care
• Managers and team leaders supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse
• Professionals seeking to integrate trauma-informed approaches into their practice withrndomestic abuse survivors

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the Dynamics of Domestic Abuse
2. Recognise the various forms of domestic abuse, including physical, emotional, psychological, and financial abuse.
3. Comprehend Trauma-Informed Principles in the Context of Domestic Abuser
4. Grasp the core principles of trauma-informed care, such as safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment, specifically appliedrnto domestic abuse scenarios.
5. Identify Signs and Indicators of Domestic AbusernDetect behavioural, emotional, and physical signs that may indicate anrnindividual is experiencing domestic abuse.
6. Apply Trauma-Informed Strategies to Support Survivors
7. Implement effective approaches to engage and support individuals affected byrndomestic abuse while respecting their autonomy and promoting their well-being.
8. Enhance Communication Skills for Sensitive Interactions
9. Develop advanced communication techniques to interact empathetically andrneffectively with survivors of domestic abuse.
10. Promote a Safe and Supportive Environment
11. Create and maintain environments that are conducive to healing and empowerment for both clients and practitioners.
12. Implement Self-Care Practices to Sustain Professional Well-Being
13. Incorporate self-care strategies to maintain personal resilience and prevent burnout when working with domestic abuse survivors.

Course Logistics

• Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Format: Interactive sessions with practical exercises and discussions
• Materials: Slides provided electronically post-session (sessions are not recorded)

Investment

• Delegate Fee: £120 per participant

Registration Process

• Group Bookings: For groups of 3 or more, invoices are available. Please contact Fiona.Palmer@reflect-training.co.uk with delegate names and email addresses.