{"id":12,"date":"2022-08-23T16:19:13","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T15:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/ieps\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2023-12-13T15:55:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T15:55:22","slug":"trauma-informed-practice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/ieps\/key-areas\/trauma-informed-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Trauma-Informed Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW83844919 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83844919 BCX0\">There is growing recognition of t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83844919 BCX0\">he widespread impact of psychological trauma on individuals and communities<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83844919 BCX0\">. Therefore, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW83844919 BCX0\">it is a priority to ensure that everyone is offered the support and opportunities they need to achieve their fullest potential. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW83844919 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-12-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/ieps\/uploads\/sites\/7726\/2023\/11\/07013536\/1321958526.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/ieps\/uploads\/sites\/7726\/2023\/11\/07013536\/1321958526.mp4\">https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/ieps\/uploads\/sites\/7726\/2023\/11\/07013536\/1321958526.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>What is Trauma Informed Practice? <\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">The Scottish Government has made a commitment to preventing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and to supporting the resilience and recovery of all children and adults affected by psychological trauma. As part of this commitment, NHS Education for Scotland (NES) was commissioned to develop the National Trauma Training Programme (NTTP). The overarching vision for the NTTP is to develop a trauma informed and responsive nation and workforce, that:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\">is informed by people with lived experience<\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">recognises the importance of wellbeing in the workforce<\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">recognises where people are affected by trauma and adversity<\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">responds in ways that prevent further harm<\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">supports recovery<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">and can address inequalities and improve life chances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\">We know, from listening to the experiences of those who have lived through trauma as well as from the findings of scientific research, that traumatic life experiences can have a significant impact on people&#8217;s lives.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whilst living through trauma is relatively common, the experience and its impact is often hidden. Although many people show remarkable resilience, those who experience trauma are at higher risk of experiencing greater inequalities and poorer outcomes at all stages of their lives, across physical and mental health, education, employment and wellbeing, if they do not have access to the right support at the right time if needed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There is growing evidence that trauma-informed systems and practice, where the impact of trauma on those affected is understood by staff, and systems are adapted accordingly, can result in better outcomes for people affected by trauma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>What can the educational psychology service do? <\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">Trauma is \u2018everyone\u2019s business\u2019 and every member of the Scottish Workforce has a role to play in understanding and responding to people affected by trauma. This doesn\u2019t mean that everyone needs to be a trauma expert \u2014we know that different expertise and skills are required to support people\u2019s recovery \u2014 but it does mean that all workers, in the context of their own role and work remit, have a unique and essential trauma informed role to play in responding to people who are affected by trauma.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258166641 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258166641 BCX0\">Within Inverclyde, we are committed to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258166641 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258166641 BCX0\">developing a culture, workforce and services that are trauma informed and responsive, by embodying the trauma informed principles of collaboration, choice, empowerment, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258166641 BCX0\">safety<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258166641 BCX0\"> and trust in all that we do<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258166641 BCX0\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258166641 BCX0\">This work is being coordinated by the Trauma Informed Practice Lead Officer for Inverclyde, who is based within the Educational Psychology Service, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258166641 BCX0\">and trauma informed practice is one of our key <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258166641 BCX0\">service<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258166641 BCX0\">pri<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258166641 BCX0\">orities.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW258166641 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/ieps\/resources\/professional-learning-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Information for Professionals<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008080\"><strong>Coping with Adversity: Responding to Trauma in the Context of COVID-19 Recovery<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The development and implementation of trauma-informed approaches is a key aspects of Inverclyde Educational Psychology Service\u2019s mental health and wellbeing recovery planning.<\/p>\n<p>Our approach to trauma-informed practice is built upon existing best-practice from within Inverclyde and underpinned by psychological theory and research.\u00a0 A key focus of our Coping with Adversity approach is based on the power of relationships in delivering the best outcomes for our children and young people.<\/p>\n<p>The principles and values of GIRFEC are at the heart of our Coping with Adversity approach, where the child or young person is always at the centre.\u00a0 The approach places a particular emphasis on the wider influences on a child or young person and their developmental needs, when thinking about their\u00a0wellbeing, so that the right support can be offered as early as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Fundamentally, the Coping with Adversity approach aims to develop an understanding of how adversity can impact upon the lives of children and young people; offers practical steps that can be taken to ensure needs are identified as soon as possible; and provides a framework for assessment into planning by promoting protective factors, to improve wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>Coping with Adversity is a multi-level approach open to all education staff, which can be implemented at all levels of Inverclyde\u2019s GIRFEC Pathways.\u00a0 Initial professional learning developed by the Inverclyde Educational Psychology Service is delivered online, in a modular format, which can be accessed at a time and place chosen by staff, with training materials and resources provided to support implementation.\u00a0 Three introductory online professional learning modules aim to enhance practice at the universal and enhanced universal levels, with further opportunities for professional learning offered by EPS staff.<\/p>\n<p>Module 1 begins by developing an understanding of key psychological theory and principles; module 2 aims to develop understanding of what makes a trauma-informed environment and how this can be achieved; finally, module 3 provides frameworks that can be used to identify and assess the needs of individual children and young people, to develop a plan to support wellbeing, underpinned by the principles of GIRFEC.<\/p>\n<p>Following completion of the initial introductory modules, coaching is also available to schools and establishments, to provide enhanced support on how the Coping with Adversity approach can be used to develop effective assessment and planning for individual children and young people.<\/p>\n<p>Access the Coping with Adversity Introductory Online Modules <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/ieps\/resources\/professional-learning-resources\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information about enhanced support, contact your establishment&#8217;s link psychologist, or email <strong>psychological.service@inverclyde.gov.uk<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is growing recognition of the widespread impact of psychological trauma on individuals and communities. Therefore, it is a priority to ensure that everyone is offered the support and opportunities<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/ieps\/key-areas\/trauma-informed-practice\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12194,"featured_media":0,"parent":9,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-12","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/ieps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/ieps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/ieps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/ieps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12194"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/ieps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/ieps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1151,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/ieps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12\/revisions\/1151"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/ieps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/ieps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}