Trauma is a natural response to overwhelming events. The effects can endure for years, causing a person to think and behave in unhelpful and sometimes harmful ways.
Our experience - supported by extensive research - shows that the effects of trauma can be reduced and that how we work with people can support this process. We build awareness and skills to help people heal their trauma and live better lives - and we support the organisations they depend on to deliver better outcomes for everyone they serve.
The truth about trauma
Trauma can happen at any stage of life and is caused by events (or a series of events) which overwhelm a person’s coping mechanisms.
Trauma can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender, race, or socio-economic factors.
Living with trauma is a reality for many people yet the effects are often misunderstood, leaving the person without the support they need to recover.
Trauma is a factor in many issues that affect individuals and their communities and strains resources which could be better used.
The effects of trauma can be greatly reduced by organisations, environments and relationships that are trauma friendly - which can also help prevent trauma from occurring and potential for re-traumatisation.
Our Approach
What we do
Trauma Action Group helps organisations give the expression ‘trauma informed’ real meaning for their staff and the adults and children they support.
Our self-assessment toolkits help you identify your strengths and the areas you may need to build further capability and competencies, including:
A trauma informed model and framework for change
Outstanding eLearning modules and Toolbox Training brought to life by your local in-house facilitators
Ability to develop local skilled practice through our Trauma Practitioner training
L2 National Qualification ‘Understanding and responding to psychological trauma’
TAG Trauma Screening and Recovery Toolkit for person centred support strategies and plans
Who We Work With
The Trauma Action Group works with a range of sectors and services, with specific programmes and tools for organisations supporting children, young people and adults.
Our approach acknowledges good work already in place and helps build additional capabilities needed.
Education
We're helping schools and colleges better identify and manage trauma experienced by students and risks of secondary trauma among staff
Health Care
We’re helping drive better outcomes by equipping services and staff to reduce and better manage trauma experienced by both patients and staff
Social Care
We’re helping social care better understand the effects of trauma and mitigate the risk of further trauma. This includes understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how to support vulnerable people such as those with poor mental health, learning disabilities and/or autism
We also help individuals, families and professionals build their trauma understanding.
the results
Better outcomes. Trauma informed organisations are better at meeting the needs of the people they support, creating relationships and environments that help people feel safe and thrive. This reduces behaviours of concern and improves health and learning outcomes, and ultimately people’s quality of life.
Better for staff and services. Employees may have experienced trauma of their own and/or be at risk of compassion fatigue resulting from their support for others, such as children and adults with acute and complex needs and behaviours. Trauma informed organisations provide good role models and take care of their employees, who in return are loyal, productive and caring towards those they serve.
Better for communities. Every day, we see the power of trauma-informed approaches. It is our aspiration to share these with organisations and communities across the world. Just as we have seen much positive change in society’s attitude towards mental health in recent years, we hope to see a similar positive change in how we understand and respond to trauma.
How can we help you?
Get in touch with us and let’s talk about how trauma is affecting your organisation - and how we can help you better address the challenges it presents.