Key Facts
In-Person
Course Overview
Promoting a trauma-informed approach in the workplace is essential for creating an environment that is not only supportive and inclusive, but also prioritises the mental and emotional health of your valued staff, and better outcomes for consumers accessing services.
This co-designed workshop series is evidence based and informed by lived experience. Join us in this journey to cultivate a trauma-informed workplace that not only strengthens your organization but also nurtures the well-being of those who contribute to its success.
What does this course offer?
Trauma-Informed Practice: An Organisational Systems Approach to Supporting Recovery (7-hours)
This co-designed workshop aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed practice and care. Participants will explore the unique challenges faced by those who work and access services in organizations impacted by trauma, as well as the systems and processes required in a trauma-informed organization to promote recovery. The module covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Analyse the impact of working with trauma on consumers, staff and organisational systems;
- Understanding of key theories, principles, systems, processes and practices that support the development of a trauma-informed system;
- Learn practical ways for working with children and young people, individuals and families;
- Examine ways to process emotions, self-care and workplace practices; and
- Apply trauma informed approaches to work with trauma through reflective practice, self-care and workplace practices.
This workshop is capped to a maximum of 26 participants.
Trauma-Informed Practice: For Managers and Leaders (7-hours)
This co-designed workshop aims to introduce participants to a framework for understanding the experience of people who have a history of complex trauma and the organisational systems that are required to support recovery. The workshop will explore the unique challenges faced by managers and leaders in organisations supporting survivors of trauma, by taking an in-depth look at the most effective processes and practices for establishing a whole-organizational environment primed to support recovery. By participating in this module, participants will:
- Explore definitions of trauma, including single and complex trauma;
- Understand key theories relevant to trauma-informed practice/care;
- Evaluate the impact of trauma on consumers, families, and carers, staff, leaders, and the wider organizational system;
- Recognise common dynamics in organizations that support survivors of trauma; and
- Identify the systems and processes required in a trauma-informed organization to promote recovery.
This workshop is capped to a maximum of 26 participants.
Course Structure
There are two levels of this training and can be run one module at a time, or together across two-days. Our course is available both online and face-to-face, so you can choose the option that suits you best. Our team of experts will be happy to deliver the course at a location of your choice, or you can visit our training facility in Hawthorn East, Victoria.
Our Trainers
Dr Renzo Vittorino, Course Director of the Graduate Internship Program
Dr Renzo Vittorino has worked extensively in the filed of trauma informed practice, as practitioners and management of trauma services. Renzo is the Deputy Director of Clinical Services at the Cairnmillar Institute and has extensive leadership and clinical experience spanning over 30 years. In his most recent role, he was the Manager of Practice and Professional Learning at Foundation House. His previous roles have included Manager of the Clinical Support Team at Connections Uniting Care, Manager of Family Support and Counselling at Melbourne City Council, Director of Community Programs and Director of Research and Development at Tweddle Child and Family Services, as well as Manager of Family Services and the Voyage Drug and Alcohol Services at IPC. Renzo has experience in academia as a lecturer, course developer and placement supervisor at Victoria University and La Trobe University in the field of psychology and with other allied health professionals. Renzo is a registered psychologist with AHPRA, Psychology Board Approved Supervisor, Member of the Australian Psychology Society and Member of the APS College of Community Psychology. Renzo has experience in working with individual and families, community, and organisational development. Renzo has extensive experience in the development and delivery of programs and training in trauma informed practice including the recently implemented Trauma Informed Leadership Program delivered to managers of Area Mental Health Services in Victoria in partnership with Centre for Mental Health Learning and Department of Health.
Further Information
For more information on how this workshop can help your team, or for group quotes and to secure training dates, please contact our Professional Development and Training team on [email protected] or at 03 9813 3400.
FAQ
Can the learning outcomes be tailored to my organisation?
This workshop can be customised for an additional fee, to meet the specific needs and goals of your organisation to ensure that the content addresses your unique challenges and objectives. Consider collaborating with our Professional Development and Training team on [email protected] to create a tailored leaning program that aligns with your organisation’s strategic priorities.
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