Trauma Informed Care Practice

What's In It For Me

Upcoming schedule:

  • 26 & 27 March 2026
Course Overview

The overall aim of Trauma-Informed Practice is to ensure that services are delivered in ways that prevent further harm or re-traumatization for individuals who have experienced psychological trauma or adversity at any stage in life. This training supports professionals in promoting a climate of care grounded in trauma-informed principles, with emphasis on practical application and discussion of implementation challenges.



This 2-day training equips professionals with the knowledge and applied skills to deliver safe, effective, and culturally responsive trauma-informed care. Day 1 introduces the foundational principles of Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP)—safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment—while exploring the impact of trauma across the lifespan and its relevance in everyday professional interactions. Day 2 builds on this foundation with clinical tools for trauma assessment, stabilization, cultural responsiveness, and supervision.


Who Should Attend

This course is designed for anyone in the helping professions who work with individuals affected by trauma. It is especially relevant for:

  • Caseworkers and social service practitioners
  • Programme staff in community or residential settings
  • Supervisors and clinical leads supporting trauma-informed teams

Course Duration

14 hours


Total Training Duration (Hour)

2-day training


Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice


  • Understanding Trauma
  • Types of trauma (complex, developmental, historical)
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
  • Impact of trauma
  • Neurobiology & Trauma Responses
  • Fight, flight, freeze, fawn responses
  • Brain-body response to trauma
  • Behavioral signs
  • Principles of Trauma-Informed Practice
  • SAMHSA’s 6 principles
  • Trauma-sensitive vs trauma-informed practice
  • Trauma in Everyday Practice
  • Reframing behavior through a trauma lens
  • Relational safety
  • Identifying triggers
  • Worker Wellness & Vicarious Trauma
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Secondary trauma
  • Boundary setting


Day 2: Clinical and Applied Skills in Trauma-Informed Practice


  • Recap & Clinical Orientation
  • Expectations for clinical deepening
  • Safety in clinical work
  • Trauma Assessment & Formulation
  • Trauma screening tools (ACEs, CTQ, CATS)
  • Trauma-informed intake
  • Formulation through attachment and regulation lenses
  • Stabilisation & Regulation
  • Psychoeducation
  • Grounding techniques
  • Window of tolerance
  • Visual tools and somatic cues
  • Cultural Responsiveness in Clinical Work
  • Cultural humility
  • Trauma across cultures
  • Values and belief systems in healing
  • Evidence-Based Trauma Modalities (Overview)
  • TF-CBT, EMDR, CPT
  • Matching modality to client presentation
  • Clinical Supervision Through a Trauma Lens
  • Parallel process
  • Vicarious trauma in supervision
  • 7-Eye or IDM supervision models
  • Integration & Closing
  • Action planning
  • Applying insights to practice



Certification Obtained and Conferred by

Participants who meet 75% class attendance will be awarded a Certificate of Accomplishment by the Academy of Human Development.


Course Objectives

This course equips the participants with trauma-informed principles and clinical tools to assess, stabilize, and support trauma-affected individuals across diverse frontline and therapeutic settings.


Medium of Instruction & Trainer

Mercy Teo-Tan, the Founder and Director of Nurture Growth Nurture Relationships, brings over two decades of hands-on experience as a social worker and counselor in medical and community settings. With specialized expertise spanning approximately 13 years in crisis and trauma work, Mercy is actively involved in delivering trauma-related training, consultation, and clinical supervision to professionals locally and in Asia.


Recognized as an approved trainer in evidence-based TF-CBT, Mercy facilitates the dissemination of crucial trauma intervention skills to professionals. She also supports parents by implementing evidence-based parenting modalities such as the Positive Parenting Programme and trauma-responsive parenting strategies like Let’s Connect. Additionally, Mercy aids in adult trauma recovery through evidence-based EMDR therapy.


Currently, Mercy also serves as the Clinical Director at Epworth Community Services on a part-time basis, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to providing non-profit services for the local community. She holds a Master in Social Work and is also trained in psychology and counselling. 


Funding Information

NCSS member and MSF-funded Social Service Agencies are able to apply for PCG Funding, pre-approved at 30% funding per pax for Singaporean/PR (subjected to screening and approval after registration).


Price
Discount / Promotion Fee
(Apply to original fee only)		 Fee Payable After Discount / Promotion
Before GST With GST (9%)
Early Bird Fee (closes 6 weeks before class start date) $500.00 $545.00
Course Fee Payable
Original Fee Before GST With GST (9%)
Course Fee $600.00 $654.00
Corporate Pricing (Fee payable to Training Provider)
Non-SME Before GST With GST (9%)
NCSS PCG 30% funding (SC/PRs) $420.00 $457.80
SME Before GST With GST (9%)
NCSS PCG 30% funding (SC/PRs) $420.00 $457.80

Early Bird Fee (Including 9% GST): S$545 (register & pay by 12 February 2026)

* Discount will be reflected during payment checkout / billing invoice


Please note that prices are subjected to change.
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