Self-Care and Professional Practice When Working with Trauma and Tragedy

Aim

Develop skills to be the best you can be when practising support during a tragedy. Learn how to offer support without burn-out and be able to support your colleagues and agency. This workshop will focus on recognising and acknowledging traumatic experiences and how to work through them effectively.

Overview and Learning Intentions

• Understand trauma in the context of your professional practice and personal boundaries

• How acknowledging trauma and using trauma informed practice can provide effective support

• Understand grief, loss, change and adjustment

• The nature of Vicarious Trauma

• How to be empathetic and compassionate without taking on the experience

• Recognising the signs of compassion fatigue and burn-out in yourself and others

• Gain tools and resources to use when working amongst trauma

• How to keep yourself well and safe

• The importance of mindful practice

Keeping it Real | Kia Pono te Tika

1. Working alongside tāngata whaiora

3. Working alongside whānau

4. Working within communities

7. Maintaining learning and kamahi wellbeing

Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Four | Catering: Refreshments provided

What Participants Have Said

“The information was accompanied with visuals which made it easier to relate and understand. It covers from neuroscience to the useful information such as grounding techniques, through posters and charts I can have them displayed somewhere easy to reach.”
 - April 2026

“The communication style of the facilitator created a very warm and comfortable environment where I felt free to ask questions."
 - April 2025

“The information in this workshop were backed with stats, facts or research. The content was related to the people service industry so it was easy to relate to.”
 - May 2023

• Cancellations made up to 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee.

• Cancellations (or non-attendance) made 10 working days or less will not be refunded and the full workshop fee will be charged. 

• No fee applies if you are able to find a replacement participant.

• MHERC reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations.

• Only one person may view a webinar session per registration.

Please read our full Terms and Conditions before registering.

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