Trauma Informed Care Practice

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Upcoming Run: 5-6 Nov 2026 (Fully Booked)

Next Run: 25-26 Feb 2027 (Registration Opens 15 Sep 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:

  1. Caseworkers and social service practitioners
  2. Programme staff in community or residential settings
  3. 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


  1. Understanding Trauma
  2. Types of trauma (complex, developmental, historical)
  3. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
  4. Impact of trauma
  5. Neurobiology & Trauma Responses
  6. Fight, flight, freeze, fawn responses
  7. Brain-body response to trauma
  8. Behavioral signs
  9. Principles of Trauma-Informed Practice
  10. SAMHSA’s 6 principles
  11. Trauma-sensitive vs trauma-informed practice
  12. Trauma in Everyday Practice
  13. Reframing behavior through a trauma lens
  14. Relational safety
  15. Identifying triggers
  16. Worker Wellness & Vicarious Trauma
  17. Compassion fatigue
  18. Secondary trauma
  19. Boundary setting


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


  1. Recap & Clinical Orientation
  2. Expectations for clinical deepening
  3. Safety in clinical work
  4. Trauma Assessment & Formulation
  5. Trauma screening tools (ACEs, CTQ, CATS)
  6. Trauma-informed intake
  7. Formulation through attachment and regulation lenses
  8. Stabilisation & Regulation
  9. Psychoeducation
  10. Grounding techniques
  11. Window of tolerance
  12. Visual tools and somatic cues
  13. Cultural Responsiveness in Clinical Work
  14. Cultural humility
  15. Trauma across cultures
  16. Values and belief systems in healing
  17. Evidence-Based Trauma Modalities (Overview)
  18. TF-CBT, EMDR, CPT
  19. Matching modality to client presentation
  20. Clinical Supervision Through a Trauma Lens
  21. Parallel process
  22. Vicarious trauma in supervision
  23. 7-Eye or IDM supervision models
  24. Integration & Closing
  25. Action planning
  26. 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

Staff from NCSS member agencies and MSF-funded agencies are eligible for PCG pre-approved funding at 30% per participant for Singapore Citizens and PRs, subject to screening and approval after registration.


Price
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

Staff from NCSS member agencies and MSF-funded agencies are eligible for PCG pre-approved funding at 30% per participant for Singapore Citizens and PRs, subject to screening and approval after registration.

Please note that prices are subjected to change.
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