Course Overview
This 5-module training course is designed to equip HR professionals, managers, and workplace wellbeing champions with the tools to implement compassionate, effective support systems for employees recovering from traumatic events. Participants will learn to apply “trauma-informed HR practices,” lead “psychological debriefing in the workplace,” and support “employees after traumatic events.” The course also explores how to “build resilience after critical incidents” and foster “safe spaces for employees affected by trauma,” promoting emotional recovery and organizational continuity.
DURATION
5 Days
Target Audience
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Human Resource Professionals
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Wellbeing and Mental Health Coordinators
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Crisis Response Teams
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Line Managers and Supervisors
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EHS and Risk Managers
Course Level: Intermediate
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
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Apply trauma-informed HR practices to support recovery post-crisis
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Facilitate structured psychological debriefing in the workplace
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Provide effective support to employees after traumatic events
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Create a psychologically safe culture that includes safe spaces for employees affected by trauma
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Build sustainable systems for resilience after critical incidents
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: Understanding Trauma in Workplace Contexts
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Defining trauma and its workplace impact
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Types of crises: natural disasters, violence, loss
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Introduction to supporting employees after traumatic events
Module 2: Principles of Trauma-Informed HR Practices
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Core concepts of trauma-informed HR practices
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HR policies that promote trust, empowerment, and safety
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Responding to disclosures and distress ethically
Module 3: Psychological Debriefing and Peer Support
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Facilitating psychological debriefing in the workplace
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Peer support networks and manager-led interventions
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Collaborating with mental health professionals
Module 4: Creating Safe and Resilient Work Environments
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Establishing safe spaces for employees affected by trauma
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Environmental design, communication, and trust-building
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Building resilience after critical incidents through reflection and rituals
Module 5: Recovery Planning and Post-Trauma Leadership
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Leading during post-crisis recovery phases
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Monitoring and supporting long-term wellbeing
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Final Project: Draft a trauma-informed response and recovery framework
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
A certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
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