Event overview
This free event is aimed at all people working in Scotland who are likely to come into contact with people who may have been affected by trauma.
The training aims to help attendees to understand:
- definition and prevalence of trauma
- ways that trauma can affect people, including impact on brain, body and behaviour
- what trauma informed care is and how to trauma inform professional relationships
- how to support people following traumatic events and help recovery
- the importance of caring for our own well being
This training has been advertised previously with minimal if any changes. So please double check you haven't previously attended prior to booking.
Number of people
Please note this training is capped at 25 participants.
Location and dates
Date: Monday 19 May 2025
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Location:
Room G31
The Bridge
Glasgow Road
Dumfries, DG2 9AW
Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Location:
Chambers
Ashwood House
Sun Street
Stranraer
DG9 7JJ
Register for this training
Fill in the registration form.
After you've registered
We will confirm in an email whether you are successful or not gaining a spot onto this training.
If you have been unsuccessful this time it is due to the training number cap. If you are unsuccessful there will be another opportunity to attend this training in the future.
If you are successful in gaining a spot it is a requirement prior to attending the training to show evidence you have completed TURAS 'Developing your trauma skilled practice 1:understanding the impact of trauma and responding in a trauma informed way' e-learning module.
After your training have been confirmed
Once your position is confirmed on our training, it is a mandatory requirement to let us know if you can no longer attend our multi-agency training and the reason why. This is due to the fact our multi-agency training attracts significant preparation time, and we would like to maximise attendance.
If you can no longer attend our training
You may wish to consider nominating a staff member to attend on your behalf from your department. If you do this let us know by contacting us.
Accessing the training
Access depends on the organisation you work for.
To request an attachment for step-by-step instructions on how to access the developing your trauma skilled practice 1 e-learning module, then contact us.
Dumfries and Galloway Council employees
The module is available on MyLearning. Log into My learning and Type 'Trauma Skilled' in the search bar.
NHS and Third sector employees
Log on or register the course on the NHS Scotland website.
After you complete the course
On completion a CPD certificate is generated. If you would like a certificate email us at least 4 weeks in advance.