Trauma-aware is a universal approach that emphasises the role that we all have as members of Welsh society, personally and professionally, and seeks to raise awareness and understanding. It challenges perceptions that maintain oppression and inequality, and highlights that people in all communities have a role to play in preventing ACEs, adversity and traumatic events, providing community-led responses to the impact of ACEs and trauma, and supporting resilience through connection, inclusion and compassion.
Nia is a young mum and works at reception in a primary school. She loves working there and being the first one to greet children and parents as they arrive for school in the morning. Watch this short animation to see how Nia brings a trauma-aware approach to her role.
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These competencies will help you identify a combination of skills, knowledge, behaviours and attributes that will support effective practice at this level.
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Training at the trauma-aware level is aimed at everyone in Wales, including individuals, families, communities, services and organisations.
If you are considering commissioning or accessing training that specifically states or you believe to be at the trauma-aware level, you should expect it to include reference to the Trauma-Informed Wales Framework principles and practice levels and be accessible for anyone within the organisation at this level. They will not provide everything you need to know to be trauma-aware. You may need to consider a range of resources based on the needs of the people within your organisation or community that reflects skills and development needs.
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