Trauma-informed Practice Training for Teachers

Working in Secondary, PRU, or Alternative Provision means supporting students who often carry complex emotional and psychological burdens. Understanding the impact of trauma is no longer optional—it is a foundational skill for creating a safe and effective learning environment.

This crucial professional development workshop, led by expert Sarah Harrison-Greaves, is designed specifically for you. It will equip you with practical, trauma-informed strategies to manage classroom dynamics, support student wellbeing, and protect your own professional health.

• Identification: Learn how trauma may present itself in the classroom setting and impact a young person's engagement and behaviour.
• Response: Explore appropriate, safe, and proactive ways of responding to trauma, helping you de-escalate situations and support students effectively.
• Theory & Practice: Dive into foundational concepts like attachment theory and the importance of professional boundaries within the school context.
• Creative Tools: Gain practical ideas for integrating regulating art activities using visual arts and mixed media that can be used as quick, calming interventions in the classroom.
• Sustaining Yourself: A dedicated focus on essential self-care strategies for educators working in high-needs environments.

Taking part in this training will support you to gain knowledge and confidence to meet the complex needs of your students while strengthening your own professional resilience.

About the facilitator

Sarah Harrison-Greaves is an Art Psychotherapist, Artist & Clinical Supervisor with years of experience in managing and delivering Art therapy groups for people experiencing mental health difficulties. Sarah has six degrees and often works as a guest lecturer and specialist in Art Therapy in a number of Academic & Sector based conferences and events. Sarah is passionate about supporting people's mental health through Creativity and believes it is an accessible way to support young people, especially.

ACCESS
Salford Cultural Education Partnership aims for all their events and projects to be accessible and inclusive for all. Please take the time to complete our Access and Additional Needs Form to share any details that might help us to make your experience engaging in the SCEP as positive as it can be. Link here: https://forms.gle/yM6FGeyJjovoMoEt6

Getting here
Salford Arts Theatre is 15 minutes from Manchester City Centre by train, car or bus. The building is set back just off Liverpool St off Tunbridge Sq on Kemsing Walk
From the ed of te M602 Salford Salford Arts theatre is offer A5063 Albion Way.
At the lights turn left onto Liverpool St, through the next set of lights passing the Co-Op Funeral Care. You will find the building on the right after the pelican crossing.

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