Trauma Awareness
We know that a little bit of understanding about the impacts of unsafe beginnings can make a huge difference in the way a child or young person with ‘difficult’ behaviours is treated. Unsafe beginnings impacts a child’s body, brain, self-worth, and ability to engage with others, education, extra curricular activities, and everything. None of this is their fault. And without understanding the way they are treated can perpetuate their negative self-belief and coping mechanisms. With understanding can come healing, safety, and an ability to engage in their world.
Fostering Hope offers the following ways to increase your individual or your team’s understanding of the impacts of unsafe beginnings and how you can offer safety and healing,
- Free, online trauma awareness training that is only one hour total! Is it for anyone volunteering and working with children and young people. It is also for carers to share with their extended family and friends so they can understand what’s going on for their little people and equip them to help.
- In person trauma awareness training tailored to your setting
- Trauma-informed Church training to consider how those impacted by trauma are interacting with your church and what practical steps you can take
