Training programme 2026
We provide 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.
TRT sessions with war-affected children in Lviv, Ukraine.
What do you want to learn?
Currently we offer three types of courses, which are open to individuals or representatives of organisations:
- TRT: 3-day course, covering the fundamentals of TRT. Price £150 (concessions available, see below).
- Plus Parenting: 1-day additional course for those supporting the parents of trauma-affected children, open to those who have already attended the TRT course. Price £75 (concessions available, see below).
- Children and Grief: 2-4 day course, for those working with traumatically bereaved children, duration depending on whether you have previously attended the TRT course. Price £75 (concessions available, see below).
Sessions are taught online and in English unless otherwise stated. They are usually attended by groups of up to 20 adults. Afterwards you are welcome to cascade the manuals and trainings to others who can use them well.
We can also create tailor-made trainings for specific organisations to suit their context and requirements.
“Thank you so much for the wonderful training experience last week. The trainers were both brilliant – so knowledgeable and passionate. This has really brought so much optimism to me.”
Training dates for 2026
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Feb 27 – March 1: TRT
March 17-19: TRT
May 18-20: TRT
May 21: Children and Grief (for previous TRT attendees)
June 16-18: TRT
July 13-15: TRT
July 16: Plus Parenting (for previous TRT attendees)
September 15-17: TRT
October 19-21: TRT
October 22: Children and Grief (for previous TRT attendees)
November 17-19: TRT
December 14-16: TRT
December 17: Plus Parenting (for previous TRT attendees)
Prices and concessions
Standard price per person:
- TRT: £150
- Plus Parenting: £75
- Children and Grief: £75
Concession prices:
- Group 1: Employees of registered not-for-profit organisations who are working with refugees or displaced people, or working in an area of conflict or disaster: training is free but must be booked.
- Group 2: Participants from lower and middle-income countries (as defined by OECD and published by the Wellcome Foundation): individuals free, commercial organisations 50% discount.
- Group 3: PhD students, researchers (if research is judged by CAW UK to relate to our activities): training is free but must be booked.
- Group 4: UK public sector: first ticket at full price, then 25% discount for further tickets.
- Group 5: Commercial organisations: 10% discount for groups of 5 or more.
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Training programme 2026
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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.
