Exposure to traumatic events or ongoing stress can have long-lasting effects if not correctly managed. 

While this is an entirely normal response, it can affect not only frontline emergency service providers but also any individual or team working in a high-stress environment. The impacts of  trauma is not always apparent. This workshop introduces your team to the concept, helping them to recognise when they may be impacted. 

In this workshop, participants will learn:

  • What trauma/chronic stress is and how it manifests.
  • The various ways in which stress can impact us, including physical, emotional and psychological effects. 
  • Strategies for preparing for unavoidable stress.
  • The importance of practising self-care and resilience-building techniques to manage stress better and recover from traumatic experiences.

Benefits for 
Participants:

  • A deeper self-understanding of trauma and chronic stress.
  • Learn practical strategies for managing stress and building resilience.
  • The ability to cope better in stressful situations and recover from traumatic experiences.
  • Increased wellbeing in both personal and professional life.

Benefits for your 
Organisation:

  • A work environment that promotes good mental health
  • Reduced stigma surrounding mental health in the workplace.
  • Reduce the negative impact of stress on your employees increasing job satisfaction. 
  • Fosters a culture of self-care and resilience demonstrating a commitment to employee wellbeing.
  • Workshop can be delivered as full or half day training to suit the organisations needs.

"A lot more content and knowledge and not just a tick in the box. Personal experiences helped show how self-care strategies have assisted with mental health issues."

– Workshop Participant