Understanding Trauma
Develop an awareness of different theories of trauma and how trauma differs from child to child, and throughout the lifespan.
As our lives progress, it is inevitable that we will be met with traumatic events and may indeed develop a response to this. When working with children, it is absolutely imperative that adults first understand what exactly trauma is before they can even begin to think about how to help. Based on empirical psychological research, this two-hour course breaks down the experience of trauma for children and explains how relatively "normal" events can result in long-term traumatic symptoms if it is not dealt with in a timely fashion. This course is perfect for anyone looking to lay the foundations of understanding children's minds in line with current up-to-date events and research. Students will be able to apply their learning to the real world, in both their practice setting and in their personal lives.
Your Instructor
Dr Lorraine Lynch is the Clinical Director of the Child Psychology Institute (CPI). She holds a Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology from London Metropolitan University (LMU) and is accredited by the HCPC and BPS. Her research thesis was based on the lived experience of children with Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) from the perspective of their parents. During her doctorate training, she completed placements in the private sector working on breastfeeding advocacy and support, and also within the NHS (Kidderminster Hospital, Birmingham) working on the promotion of digital health solutions. Dr Lorraine has won numerous awards within the social innovation and enterprise space, receiving a Social Entrepreneurs Ireland award in 2014, Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers Award in 2021 and Network Ireland 'Power Within Champion' Award in 2022. Dr Lorraine is also the author of two books designed to promote children’s wellness - #100happydays4kids and Closing Saor’s Day.
Her most important role is a mother to three smallies, who serve as a constant reminder of how much potential exists within each child.
“Even the tallest trees always begin as a seed.” A. J. Darkholme