Training for trauma recovery
Psychologists from Ukraine and Estonia are trained in TRT to help Ukrainian children affected by the war.
We offer training in the internationally recognised Teaching Recovery Techniques (TRT). These help children to overcome the effects of trauma and can be applied by specialists and non-specialists alike.
TRT is quick to learn, widely adaptable and inexpensive to implement. This makes it suitable for many post-crisis situations, such as humanitarian emergencies and mass casualty events, and also for public service providers such as local authority teams working with children, schools and families.
We use a cascade model to reach the children, in which we train those who work with them or who provide services for them – and our trainees go on to train others too. This creates an ever-widening circle of care, reaching out to the widest number of children in the fastest time.
What we offer
Our standard training is available for individuals or small groups. We can also create bespoke training for organisations.
Sessions can be held in person or online, and are usually run in groups of up to 20 adults.
The training covers our manuals and techniques, and afterwards you are welcome to cascade the manuals and trainings to others who can use them well.
We offer two standard courses:
- Teaching Recovery Techniques: a two-day course.
- Teaching Recovery Techniques Plus: this can include additional topics (such as bereavement and grief training) and is a three-day course.
Our trainers work in English and in local languages. In some cases, our training manuals can be provided free of charge and in local languages.
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You can make a difference
Our mission is to help children overcome the trauma of wars and other disasters.
You can support this life-changing work by making a donation or raising funds.
