CALM Trauma Course

What Will You Learn?

• An awareness of what trauma is, including the causes, and the impact of trauma upon the brain, the body and the nervous system.
• Understand the effect of trauma upon the developing brain and how a knowledge of neuroplasticity can foster hope and compassion.
• Understand the root causes of some distressed behaviour and seeing how trauma can sensitise the nervous system to perceived threat.
• An awareness of the basics of Polyvagal Theory, including the Window of Tolerance, and how an embodied sense of safety can be supported.
• Making sense of changes in relationship to self and others due to trauma and how to create relationships where new patterns of trust can be nurtured.
• Understand the Six Principles of Trauma Informed Practice and what this looks like for individuals, organisations and the physical environment.
• An awareness of the potential for recovery through somatic safety and relational repair.
• Understanding how language can play a part in inclusion and hope.
• An awareness of the biology of love and how experiences of safe connection can support healing.