Impact of Abuse and Trauma on the Developing Child

Course Overview

This one-day course will equip and educate course participants to develop theoretical knowledge and practical implications of day-to-day care when working with children and young people in looked after care, at school and at home.

By attending this course, you will gain an understanding of the importance of the Impact of Abuse and Trauma to the children and young people you care for and how you can contribute in practical ways to helping them when attachment has been damaged.

Target Group

This one-day course is designed for foster carers, adoptive parents and all professionals working in the field of fostering and adoption.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the training the participant will be able to:

• Developed an awareness of how abuse, neglect and trauma can impact on a child's development and their view of the world
• Considered the day-to-day implications for parenting and caring
• Discussed strategies for supporting children affected by abuse and trauma
• Understand how to create safe and nurturing environments for recovery