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ACE and Trauma training delivered by Professional Development and Training at Children in Wales is frequently commissioned by organisations seeking to embed trauma informed approaches across their services. Recent commissions have included work with teams in Cardiff Council and Carmarthenshire County Council, as well as organisations such as Seren Care and Hafod Housing.
Delivered in person or online, the course explores the impact of adverse childhood experiences, attachment, neurobiology and resilience, with a strong emphasis on practical application.
Sessions are designed to be accessible, well-paced and reflective. We balance concise theory input with small group discussion, case examples and structured activities that encourage practitioners to consider how trauma may present in behaviour and engagement.
Recent feedback from participants attending a session commissioned by Hafod Housing highlights the clarity and relevance of the training:
"I enjoyed everything, having the knowledge presented to me and the PDF to review back on is great."
"I intend to apply the the knowledge to better support individuals. It’s made me more mindful of how things such as neglect can influence adult behaviour."
"I work with young people so this training will be directly useful on a daily basis."
"The trainer was informed and I felt I learnt a lot that I had not previously covered in the past courses, i.e. the biology aspect of the training course. I valued that the trainer was not rushing through the session, which meant I was able to take notes and take the information in."
Participants consistently report increased confidence in recognising trauma responses and adapting their communication style accordingly. The training supports teams to move beyond behaviour management towards curiosity, empathy and regulation focused strategies.
If your service is seeking to embed trauma informed practice across teams, we can adapt our ACE and Trauma training to reflect your sector, workforce and service users.
Contact us to discuss commissioning a bespoke session for your staff.