Professional Development Workshops

Core knowledge seminar:
This type of seminar provides the foundational frameworks for understanding the neurobiology of trauma and its implications for children. Attendance at these seminars is usually a prerequisite for participation in more advanced learning opportunities.

Advanced knowledge seminar: These seminars focus on presenting the most up to date research evidence about an area of interest related to the neurobiological understanding of chronic traumatisation of children and young people arising from abuse and family violence. Completion of a core knowledge seminar or equivalent is a prerequisite for these workshops.

Advanced practice workshop:
These workshops are very practice oriented. Participants will examine and learn to use a range of tools and specific assessment and intervention strategies. Completion of a core knowledge seminar or equivalent is a prerequisite for these workshops.

Knowledge and practice seminar:
These seminars summarise critical knowledge areas and then focus on translating it into specific practice strategies within different contexts in the protection, support, education and placement of children and young people affected by abuse related trauma. Attendance at these seminars is not based on previous participation in any of our training.

Reflective practice forums:
These forums provide an experiential opportunity to reflect on participants’ own practice. The total number of participants is limited to a maximum of fifteen. Participants are encouraged to share their work with children, young people and families. Completion of a core knowledge seminar or equivalent is a prerequisite for these workshops.

International Speaker Seminar Tour:
These seminars are important opportunities to hear first hand from international leaders in the fields of abuse related trauma, child protection, children’s rights and family intervention and support. The Foundation is committed to at least one international speak seminar tour annually.