Attachment and Trauma Training
Building Safer, Supportive Spaces for Children
Children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma often develop self-protective strategies to navigate relationships and environments. While these strategies may help them survive difficult circumstances, they can also hinder their ability to form secure attachments and impact their development, communication, and behaviour.
At Workplace Bereavement, our Attachment and Trauma Training equips educators and caregivers with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to support children and young people affected by attachment difficulties and complex trauma. Together, we can help these incredible children feel safe, build secure relationships, and create brighter futures.
Why Attachment and Trauma Training is Essential
Attachment and trauma affect a significant portion of children, with far-reaching implications for their development:
60% of youth under 17 have been exposed to crime, violence, or abuse.
26% of children will witness or experience a traumatic event before age four.
Individuals who have experienced trauma are 15 times more likely to attempt suicide.
Children in care or with special educational needs often face compounded challenges. By understanding the root causes of their behaviour and implementing evidence-based interventions, caregivers can create environments where children feel supported, understood, and valued.
Benefits for Your Setting
By attending our Attachment and Trauma Training, you’ll empower your team to:
For the Setting:
- Foster Trust and Connection: Learn to create an environment where children feel safe to let go of self-protective strategies.
- Improve Outcomes: Help children form secure attachments, leading to better emotional, social, and academic development.
- Build Resilience: Equip staff with the tools to address challenging behaviours and support recovery from trauma.
For Children and Young People:
- Stronger Relationships: Establish secure connections that support healthy development and learning.
- Enhanced Communication: Address the impact of attachment and trauma on language and communication skills.
- Healing and Growth: Provide the stability and care needed to move toward a brighter future.
Course Overview
Our CPD-accredited Attachment and Trauma Training covers essential topics to deepen your understanding and provide actionable strategies:
- Attachment Development: How it forms, what impairs it, and its impact on child development.
- Trauma Types and Impacts: Understanding single-event and complex trauma and their effects on behaviours and communication.
- Effective Interventions: Evidence-based strategies and practical steps for supporting children with attachment issues and trauma.
- The Role of Neuroscience: Explore how trauma impacts the brain and how this knowledge informs support strategies.
- Self-Care for Caregivers: Reflect on the potential impact of this work on yourself and learn ways to maintain your well-being.24/7 Helpline: Immediate access to professional guidance.
Participants will also engage in opportunities to reflect, collaborate, and consider how to implement their learning effectively.
Ongoing Support: Join the Young Hearts Community
When you attend our training, you don’t just gain knowledge – you join a supportive community of professionals committed to making a difference:
- Networking Opportunities: Share experiences and strategies with peers who understand your challenges.
- Comprehensive Resources: Access a library of factsheets, templates, and videos tailored to attachment and trauma support.
- Monthly Newsletters: Stay informed on best practices and new research in the field.
- Weekly Forums: Connect with experts and peers to address questions and challenges.
- 24/7 Helpline: Get immediate advice from professionals when you need it most.
Why Choose Our Training?
Empower Professionals:
Equip you with practical tools and evidence-based strategies to support children effectively.
Promote Understanding:
Help you see beyond behaviours to understand the underlying attachment and trauma challenges.
Foster Lasting Change:
Create a ripple effect of care and connection that impacts children, families, and communities.
Invest in the Future of Children
Trauma and attachment challenges can have profound effects on a child’s life, but with the right support, healing is possible. By enrolling in Attachment and Trauma Training, you’ll gain the expertise to transform lives and create environments where children feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive.
Contact us today to learn more about our courses and how we can help you create a more compassionate and effective setting for the children and young people you support. Together, we can make a difference.
