Trauma Transformative Practice with Families

Complex interpersonal trauma has a significant impact on children, families and their relationships. Families who care for children and/or family members who have experienced trauma may face significant difficulties in experiencing safe relational exchanges and communication. These relational ruptures are adaptive responses to trauma and require an understanding of the unique family experiences and system in which they have emerged.

The broader impact of this trauma has implications for how carers, practitioners, programs, and systems support families. Relational concepts, including compassionate awareness and playful attunement, are key components in healing for families.

This workshop introduces the trauma transformative paradigm as a way to inform our practice with families. It will share and apply knowledge and dimensions described in The Handbook of Trauma Transformative Practice (Tucci, Mitchell, Porges, Tronik 2024).

The training will adapt this knowledge to develop approaches and contextualise strategies for working with families whose relationships and connections are impacted by trauma. It is aimed at professionals working with families, including Child Protection practitioners, Mental health and allied health professionals, Educators and early-learning staff, Family Support Services, and Out-of-home care staff.

Offered on two dates – 1 April and 14 May – learn more about this opportunity here.