Being Trauma-Informed in Practice, 3 part workshop with Dr. Nicola Atwool
This workshop where participants develop a strong trauma-informed practice focus, is aimed at kaimahi newer to the social service sector, first-time kaimahi to trauma-informed practice training, or those who want to refresh their knowledge in this area. It is led by Dr Nicola Atwool.
The first two sessions will provide a combination of information sharing and small group activities to allow a focus on implications for participants’ own practice. The third session will take place 2 weeks after the first two and will begin with feedback from participants about their experience of implementing trauma-informed practice. Challenges and barriers will be discussed and participants will have the opportunity to develop strategies to support implementation.
What you'll learn about
- Brief overview of trauma-informed practice
- Knowledge base for trauma-informed practice
- Skills to support trauma-informed practice
- Practice implications when working with different age groups
- Self-care
- Trauma-informed organisations and systems
- Challenges of implementing trauma-informed practice
- Strategies to support implementation
Dr. Nicola Atwool, a former Associate Professor in the Social and Community Work Programme at the University of Otago, has been a collaborator with SSPA for a decade.
Nicola has professional qualifications in social work and child psychotherapy. During her career she has worked for what is now Oranga Tamariki and as principal advisor for the Office of the Children’s Commissioner.
She completed a PhD in 2008 exploring the use of attachment assessments in decision-making for children in care. Nicola sees the goal of her research as to influence policy and practice to improve outcomes for children and young people exposed to adversity. Her extensive practitioner experience enables her to bridge the worlds of academia, policy and practice.
