Psychological Safety And Trauma-informed Practices

Introduction

Psychological Safety and Trauma-Informed Practices training equips professionals with the methodologies to create supportive and inclusive environments by understanding and addressing the impact of trauma and fostering psychological safety. This course focuses on analyzing the elements of psychological safety, implementing trauma-informed approaches, and understanding the impact of these practices on individual well-being and organizational effectiveness. Participants will learn to recognize signs of trauma, develop strategies for creating safe spaces, and understand the intricacies of compassionate communication and resilience building. By mastering psychological safety and trauma-informed practices, professionals can enhance trust, reduce stress, and contribute to the creation of healthier and more productive environments.

The growing awareness of trauma's impact necessitates a comprehensive understanding of psychological safety and trauma-informed care. This course delves into the nuances of empathy, vulnerability, and creating a culture of support, empowering participants to develop and implement tailored strategies. By integrating psychological principles with practical techniques, this program enables individuals to lead initiatives that promote well-being and foster a sense of belonging.

Target Audience:

• HR professionals
• Managers and supervisors
• Educators
• Healthcare providers
• Social workers
• Counselors
• Community leaders
• Team leaders
• Diversity and inclusion officers
• Individuals interested in psychological safety
• Training managers
• Organizational development specialists
• Individuals working with vulnerable populations

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and importance of psychological safety and trauma-informed practices.
• Implement techniques for recognizing and addressing the impact of trauma in various settings.
• Understand the role of empathy and compassionate communication in creating psychological safety.
• Implement techniques for developing and maintaining safe and supportive environments.
• Understand the principles of resilience building and self-care.
• Implement techniques for fostering trust and open communication within teams and organizations.
• Understand the role of leadership in promoting psychological safety and trauma-informed practices.
• Implement techniques for conducting assessments and evaluations of psychological safety.
• Understand the legal and ethical considerations related to trauma-informed care.
• Implement techniques for developing and delivering trauma-informed training programs.
• Understand the challenges and opportunities of implementing psychological safety in diverse contexts.
• Understand the role of employee participation in creating a psychologically safe environment.
• Develop strategies for continuous improvement in psychological safety and trauma-informed practices.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Foundations of Psychological Safety

• Principles and importance of psychological safety and trauma-informed practices.
• Understanding the relationship between psychological safety, trauma, and well-being.
• Benefits of creating psychologically safe environments.
• Historical context and evolution of trauma-informed care.

Module 2: Recognizing and Addressing Trauma

• Techniques for recognizing and addressing the impact of trauma in various settings.
• Implementing trauma awareness and sensitivity strategies.
• Utilizing trauma-informed assessment tools and techniques.
• Managing trauma recognition.

Module 3: Empathy and Compassionate Communication

• Role of empathy and compassionate communication in creating psychological safety.
• Understanding active listening and empathetic responses.
• Implementing compassionate communication strategies.
• Managing empathetic communication.

Module 4: Developing Safe and Supportive Environments

• Techniques for developing and maintaining safe and supportive environments.
• Implementing safe space protocols and guidelines.
• Utilizing environmental modifications and support resources.
• Managing safe environments.

Module 5: Resilience Building and Self-Care

• Principles of resilience building and self-care.
• Understanding stress management and coping strategies.
• Implementing self-care practices and resources.
• Managing resilience and self-care.

Module 6: Fostering Trust and Open Communication

• Techniques for fostering trust and open communication within teams and organizations.
• Implementing communication protocols and feedback mechanisms.
• Utilizing trust-building activities and strategies.
• Managing trust and communication.

Module 7: Leadership and Psychological Safety

• Role of leadership in promoting psychological safety and trauma-informed practices.
• Understanding leadership styles and their impact on safety.
• Implementing leadership engagement and support strategies.
• Managing leadership involvement.

Module 8: Assessments and Evaluations

• Techniques for conducting assessments and evaluations of psychological safety.
• Implementing survey design and data analysis.
• Utilizing evaluation tools and frameworks.
• Managing psychological safety assessments.

Module 9: Legal and Ethical Considerations

• Legal and ethical considerations related to trauma-informed care.
• Understanding privacy, confidentiality, and duty of care.
• Implementing ethical guidelines and practices.
• Managing legal and ethical compliance.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.