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The Gift of Reconnection: Free Online Trauma-Informed Practice Training
The Gift of Reconnection: Trauma-Informed Practice training Nicola Lester Psychological Trauma Consultancy and Thrive LDN have developed a free, pre-recorded trauma-informed practice training to support individuals and organisations. I have completed the Gold Level Trauma Aware Award, and would highly recommend this training to anyone wishing to learn more. ‘Being trauma-informed is simply to be both human…
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Referral to Specialist Interventions
Specialist interventions may be formal personalised and co-produced interventions that are offered within a range of settings, or specialist input to support organisations and systems to be trauma-informed. Trauma-specific support sits outside the trainer’s role, however, trainers should be informed about: This acknowledges the limit of First Aid trainers’ responsibilities while ensuring signposting pathways exist. For…
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Should CPR training have an age restriction?
While early education can spread awareness and even influence adult behavior, research shows children under 13 may not be physically or emotionally prepared to handle real-life cardiac arrest situations. How can we foster a society skilled in lifesaving techniques while protecting children’s mental wellbeing?
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First Aid Team Roles
This article rethinks First Aid as a team activity, by applying the ‘Belbin teams model’.
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Debriefing First Aiders
Training in first aid is not sufficient to prepare people for the psychological strain they will undertake both during and after taking part in a first aid situation. Medical personnel often conduct a debrief after severe incidents. However, first aid providers are seldom included. Follow-up Program for First Aid Providers – Helse Stavanger HF Following…
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Dance Medicine for your Life: Biodanza
By Caroline Boyce Are you looking to boost your energy, happiness and reduce stress? Would you like to do so in a very fun and relaxing way? Would you like to give more focus on taking care of your needs and wellbeing? Would you like to make new connections with others? Well, Biodanza – The…
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Festive Wellbeing
Sarah Gregory from Cardiff University Wellbeing team has kindly shared her slides from a webinar on ‘Festive Wellbeing’.
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The Bamboo and the Storm
The Bamboo and the Storm This tale of wisdom takes us to Japan and is a great example of resilience.
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World Mental Health Day | Post Traumatic Self-Care
This webinar is all about looking after your mental health and well-being after a traumatic experience. I will introduce the TIFA approach to post-traumatic care and invite wellbeing providers to share techniques and guidance. The webinar is open to all; you can discover new ways of wellbeing even if you are not someone who has…
