Understanding Relational Trauma in the Early Years

Course description

The early years are a critical time for children’s development, shaped by the relationships around them. When those relationships are unsafe or unpredictable, young children can experience relational trauma. This can deeply affect their emotional, social and brain development.

This workshop supports CFLC staff working with children aged 0-5 to better understand the impact of relational trauma, build therapeutic responses, and care for themselves when supporting children and families affected by trauma.

This training is delivered by experienced early childhood practitioners and trauma-informed educators, with a strong understanding of relational trauma in the early years and professional self-care when working with young children and families affected by trauma.

Course outcomes

• Understand the context of relational trauma for young children and its impact on brain development.
• Build awareness of vicarious trauma and the importance of self-care for practitioners.
• Develop ways to support colleagues who may be experiencing vicarious trauma.
• Use safe, responsive relationship tools for healing and change.
• Build respectful, non- judgemental relationships with families to support their engagement.

Registration

Upcoming ACF/DECYP Professional Learning can be found here.

For further information and resources, please visit the Trauma Informed Practice PL Intranet page or contact universal.trauma.PL@decyp.tas.gov.au