Being trauma-informed means understanding the impact of trauma. Being trauma-responsive means allowing that understanding to shape every interaction, assessment and intervention. This practical workshop explores how attachment-based trauma influences parenting, relationships and engagement with professionals, while equipping practitioners with practical strategies to respond in ways that promote safety, trust and the capacity for change. Drawing on attachment theory, neuroscience and relationship-based practice, participants will develop a deeper understanding of how unresolved childhood trauma can continue to influence behaviour throughout adulthood and how practitioners can adapt their practice to improve outcomes for families.

Through discussion, reflective exercises and practical examples, practitioners will learn how to recognise trauma responses, understand what may be driving challenging behaviours, and build relationships that foster trust, engagement and lasting change.