Think about a time when you felt unsafe or powerless.

What did you need most from the people around you at that time? 

This module explores how you can offer tailor support to improve the feeling of safety and respect to someone you are supporting.

It should take you approximately 15 minutes to complete.

By the end of this module, you should have an understanding of:

• What Trauma is
• How it impacts people over their lives
• Why it is so important to understand trauma when supporting people with disability
• How to effectively support people with trauma

A trauma-informed approach says:

“What’s happened to you?”
not
“What’s wrong with you?”