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complex trauma informed practice - course DETAIL

'Complex Trauma Informed Practice' is a two-day training designed for Therapists, Youth Workers, Behaviour Support Teachers, Youth Support Coordinators, Chaplains, and others who support difficult to engage young people. 
 
The training brings the best and most current complex trauma theory to life. Drawing from the Care, Mental Health and Education literature our seven year research program provides a new theory and a practice framework.

 

Knowing how the work can be chaotic we provide simple, reliable and proven concepts that are general enough to apply in any workplace.

 

We have tested our framework with groups in youth detention, on detox programs, in alternative education, and with individual young people with a range of complex mental health issues. It also works in mainstream education and services for young people with autism.

 

YFO's practice uses adventure yet the framework does not actually require adventure skills. We like adventure because it is a rich environment with many change opportunities. Support workers, teachers, police officers and therapists have all implemented our practice framework, in their settings, with success.

 

We think of our framework as a well designed walk in wardrobe; you bring your skills and talents and you will find that they hang together comfortably.

Being a new theory expect to have some assumptions challenged. The good news is that it makes sense and participants leave confident that they can easily make the changes needed to improve their individual practice. Program leaders may have some more work to do!

 
Our framework has been presented at conferences in Australia and internationally. The framework is current, evidenced through a Griffith University doctoral project, yet provides a simple, achievable and targeted method that suits an array of disciplinary practices
 
Detail:

  
For bookings: https://www.youthflourish.org/training 

 

Training content

 

Day 1 - Complex trauma theory.

New approaches to mental health

Neuro basis of harm and healing

Adverse childhood experiences

Phased treatment process

Ecological dynamics theory

Domains of experience (nature, activity, social, individual, time)

Four therapeutic benefits 

 

Day 2 - workshops to apply the theory to a variety of potential adventure activities. We work through each phase of treatment and how activities can help or hinder treatment at each phase. These are examples from our work so the theory and framework can be seen in action. Come prepared to get outside and have some fun! Day 2 concludes with a period of refection where participants plan and discuss their implementation of the framework.

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  • In-House Complex Trauma Informed Practice Training
    In-House Complex Trauma Informed Practice Training
    Negotiable
    Locations outside SEQ add travel costs
    Negotiable
    Locations outside SEQ add travel costs
    Negotiable
    Locations outside SEQ add travel costs
    Organisations that wish to get training for a half or full day or the standard two day course can book an internal training event.
  • Recording of: Adventure Therapy and Complex Trauma: Mapping the Next Frontier
    Recording of: Adventure Therapy and Complex Trauma: Mapping the Next Frontier
    Time is TBD
    Skype
    Recordings - from August 2022. An exploration of adventure as therapy for people with complex trauma. Some theory, discussion and guidance
  • Complex Trauma Informed Practice with Young People (2 Days)
    Complex Trauma Informed Practice with Young People (2 Days)
    Thu, 02 Nov
    Griffith University Southport
    02 Nov 2023, 8:00 am AEST – 03 Nov 2023, 4:00 pm AEST
    Griffith University Southport, Southport
    02 Nov 2023, 8:00 am AEST – 03 Nov 2023, 4:00 pm AEST
    Griffith University Southport, Southport
    Complex Trauma Informed Practice with Young People is an evidenced and upgraded 2 day training providing an understanding of complex trauma, a theory and practice framework. Using outdoor activity as the context for healing this training is designed for adaption into existing professional practice
  • Intensive Complex Trauma Informed Adventure Therapy (5 days)
    Intensive Complex Trauma Informed Adventure Therapy (5 days)
    Mon, 25 Sept
    Sunshine Coast Qld
    25 Sept 2023, 9:00 am AEST – 29 Sept 2023, 3:00 pm AEST
    Sunshine Coast Qld, Mapleton National Park Rd, Gheerulla QLD 4574, Australia
    25 Sept 2023, 9:00 am AEST – 29 Sept 2023, 3:00 pm AEST
    Sunshine Coast Qld, Mapleton National Park Rd, Gheerulla QLD 4574, Australia
    Five day residential training to learn about complex trauma informed adventure therapy. Each day involves theory work and adventure activity. This is our deep dive. We explore the full theory and practice framework and cover the entire curriculum contained in an undergraduate course.
  • Complex Trauma Informed Practice with Young People (2 Days)
    Complex Trauma Informed Practice with Young People (2 Days)
    Thu, 10 Aug
    Sunshine Coast - venue tba
    10 Aug 2023, 8:00 am AEST – 11 Aug 2023, 4:00 pm AEST
    Sunshine Coast - venue tba, Sunshine Coast QLD, Australia
    10 Aug 2023, 8:00 am AEST – 11 Aug 2023, 4:00 pm AEST
    Sunshine Coast - venue tba, Sunshine Coast QLD, Australia
    Complex Trauma Informed Practice with Young People is an evidenced and upgraded 2 day training providing an understanding of complex trauma, a theory and practice framework. Using outdoor activity as the context for healing this training is designed for adaption into existing professional practice
  • Understanding Complex Trauma Practice (6 hrs)
    Understanding Complex Trauma Practice (6 hrs)
    Fri, 04 Aug
    Gold Coast - vebue tba
    04 Aug 2023, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm AEST
    Gold Coast - vebue tba, Gold Coast QLD, Australia
    04 Aug 2023, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm AEST
    Gold Coast - vebue tba, Gold Coast QLD, Australia
    One day training to learn about what complex trauma is and is not, what we can do as practitioners to help these young people and how we can do that safely, usefully and with kindness. You will also learn about dissociation. This is one of few trainings that tackles this subject
  • Complex Trauma Informed Practice with Young People (2 Days)
    Complex Trauma Informed Practice with Young People (2 Days)
    Thu, 13 July
    Griffith University Southport
    13 July 2023, 8:00 am AEST – 14 July 2023, 4:00 pm AEST
    Griffith University Southport, Southport
    13 July 2023, 8:00 am AEST – 14 July 2023, 4:00 pm AEST
    Griffith University Southport, Southport
    Complex Trauma Informed Practice with Young People is an evidenced and upgraded 2 day training providing an understanding of complex trauma, a theory and practice framework. Using outdoor activity as the context for healing this training is designed for adaption into existing professional practice
  • Complex Trauma Informed Practice with Young People (2 Days)
    Complex Trauma Informed Practice with Young People (2 Days)
    Thu, 01 June
    The Northern Outlook, Cairns
    01 June 2023, 8:00 am AEST – 02 June 2023, 4:00 pm AEST
    The Northern Outlook, Cairns , 646 Redlynch Intake Rd, Redlynch QLD 4870, Australia
    01 June 2023, 8:00 am AEST – 02 June 2023, 4:00 pm AEST
    The Northern Outlook, Cairns , 646 Redlynch Intake Rd, Redlynch QLD 4870, Australia
    Complex Trauma Informed Practice with Young People is an evidenced and upgraded 2 day training providing an understanding of complex trauma, a theory and practice framework. Using outdoor activity as the context for healing this training is designed for adaption into existing professional practice
  • Interactive Trauma Informed Adventure Therapy Workshop Series #2
    Interactive Trauma Informed Adventure Therapy Workshop Series #2
    Wed, 12 Apr
    Zoom
    12 Apr 2023, 12:00 pm AEST
    Zoom
    12 Apr 2023, 12:00 pm AEST
    Zoom
    This series totals 10 hours in one hour webinars each month Mar 2023 - Jan 2024 +10 GMT 2nd Wed each month Each webinar has a theme, will involve a short presentation and then group discussion. Each session will also have opportunity to reflect on and ask questions about practice.
  • Complex Trauma Informed Practice with Young People (2 Days)
    Complex Trauma Informed Practice with Young People (2 Days)
    Thu, 09 Mar
    Griffith University Southport
    09 Mar 2023, 8:00 am AEST – 10 Mar 2023, 4:00 pm AEST
    Griffith University Southport, Southport
    09 Mar 2023, 8:00 am AEST – 10 Mar 2023, 4:00 pm AEST
    Griffith University Southport, Southport
    Complex Trauma Informed Practice with Young People is an evidenced and upgraded 2 day training providing an understanding of complex trauma, a theory and practice framework. Using outdoor activity as the context for healing this training is designed for adaption into existing professional practice
  • Interactive Trauma Informed Adventure Therapy Workshop Series
    Interactive Trauma Informed Adventure Therapy Workshop Series
    Wed, 08 Feb
    Microsoft Teams
    08 Feb 2023, 7:00 am
    Microsoft Teams
    08 Feb 2023, 7:00 am
    Microsoft Teams
    This series totals 10 hours in one hour webinars each month Feb-Nov 2023 Each webinar has a theme, will involve a short presentation and then group discussion. Each session will also have opportunity to reflect on and ask questions about practice.
  • Thu, 03 Nov
    Griffith University Southport
    03 Nov 2022, 8:00 am – 04 Nov 2022, 4:00 pm
    Griffith University Southport, G42_1.08 Seminar Room, Griffith Business School Bldg, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
    03 Nov 2022, 8:00 am – 04 Nov 2022, 4:00 pm
    Griffith University Southport, G42_1.08 Seminar Room, Griffith Business School Bldg, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
    Adventure Therapy for Complex Trauma is a 2-day training designed for Therapists, Youth Workers, Behaviour Support Teachers, Teacher Aides, Chaplains, Outdoor Education workers etc who support difficult to engage young people.
  • Mon, 24 Oct
    Athelstone Scout hall
    24 Oct 2022, 8:00 am ACDT – 25 Oct 2022, 4:00 pm ACDT
    Athelstone Scout hall, 74 Maryvale Rd, Athelstone SA 5076, Australia
    24 Oct 2022, 8:00 am ACDT – 25 Oct 2022, 4:00 pm ACDT
    Athelstone Scout hall, 74 Maryvale Rd, Athelstone SA 5076, Australia
    Adventure Therapy for Complex Trauma is a 2-day training designed for Therapists, Youth Workers, Behaviour Support Teachers, Teacher Aides, Chaplains, Outdoor Education workers etc who support difficult to engage young people.
  • Thu, 29 Sept
    The Northern Outlook, Cairns
    29 Sept 2022, 8:00 am AEST – 30 Sept 2022, 4:00 pm AEST
    The Northern Outlook, Cairns, 646 Redlynch Intake Rd, Redlynch QLD 4870, Australia
    29 Sept 2022, 8:00 am AEST – 30 Sept 2022, 4:00 pm AEST
    The Northern Outlook, Cairns, 646 Redlynch Intake Rd, Redlynch QLD 4870, Australia
    Adventure Therapy for Complex Trauma is a 2-day training designed for Therapists, Youth Workers, Behaviour Support Teachers, Teacher Aides, Chaplains, Outdoor Education workers etc who support difficult to engage young people.
  • Thu, 15 Sept
    Location is TBD in Darwin
    15 Sept 2022, 8:00 am ACST – 16 Sept 2022, 4:00 pm ACST
    Location is TBD in Darwin
    15 Sept 2022, 8:00 am ACST – 16 Sept 2022, 4:00 pm ACST
    Location is TBD in Darwin
    Adventure Therapy for Complex Trauma is a 2-day training designed for Therapists, Youth Workers, Behaviour Support Teachers, Teacher Aides, Chaplains, Outdoor Education workers etc who support difficult to engage young people.
  • Adventure Therapy and Complex Trauma: Mapping the Next Frontier
    Adventure Therapy and Complex Trauma: Mapping the Next Frontier
    Wed, 27 July
    Skype
    27 July 2022, 7:00 am
    Skype
    27 July 2022, 7:00 am
    Skype
    Recordings - An exploration of adventure as therapy for people with complex trauma. Some theory, discussion and guidance
  • Thu, 14 July
    Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus
    14 July 2022, 8:00 am – 15 July 2022, 4:00 pm
    Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, 1 Parklands Dr, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
    14 July 2022, 8:00 am – 15 July 2022, 4:00 pm
    Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, 1 Parklands Dr, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
    Trauma Focused Adventure Therapy is a 2-day training designed for Therapists, Youth Workers, Behaviour Support Teachers, Teacher Aides, Chaplains, Outdoor Education workers etc who support difficult to engage young people.
  • Adventure Therapy and Complex Trauma: Mapping the Next Frontier
    Adventure Therapy and Complex Trauma: Mapping the Next Frontier
    Sat, 18 June
    Kristiansand
    18 June 2022, 8:00 am GMT+2 – 19 June 2022, 12:00 pm GMT+2
    Kristiansand, Kristiansand, Norway
    18 June 2022, 8:00 am GMT+2 – 19 June 2022, 12:00 pm GMT+2
    Kristiansand, Kristiansand, Norway
    An exploration of adventure as therapy for people with complex trauma. Some theory, discussion, guidance and demonstration
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