This is a 1-day workshop:

Day/Time: Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Location: Catholic Leadership Centre, 576 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

Cost: $40 + booking fees (tickets can only be purchased via credit card)

*Light lunch will be provided

Description

This is a full day workshop with Jen Thompson, a psychotherapist and trainer passionate about creating welcoming, hopeful, and trauma-informed service systems.

Trauma Responsive Practice is foundational training for AOD and Mental Health workers that builds on the Introduction to Trauma Informed Care e-learning.

This workshop will explore the following concepts and will bring them to life with experiential exercises and discussion:

Creating safety and the felt experience of safety
Understanding trauma in the context of substance use
Bringing body awareness into our work
Understanding trauma-informed care principles and applying to our work
Understanding Polyvagal Theory
The Zone of fabulousness
Collective Care and Solidarity Teams

Eligibility Criteria

This training is open to workers employed in a Victorian State-funded Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) and Mental Health service only.

Who is not eligible?

Students on placement or internships and AOD/MH workers outside of Victoria.

Terms & Conditions

Refunds are available up to 7 days prior to the event.

Contact the host of Trauma Responsive Practice (in-person)