Trauma Informed Practice for Participatory Artists | Training Session
Trauma Informed Practice for Participatory Artists | Training Session

Thursday 13th November, 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Collective Encounters is delighted to deliver our popular Trauma Informed Practice for Participatory Artists training in collaboration with Unity Theatre, led by experts in the fields of participatory performance and psychotherapy.
This training is specifically for artists, facilitators and activists working in community settings and takes a social justice approach to understanding trauma and incorporating this understanding into your creative practice.
This training will:
- Unpick popular perceptions and misuse of language around trauma and PTSD;
- Provide an overview of the physiology of trauma and an insight from the perspective of a clinical psychotherapist;
- Offer practical tips for creating safe spaces and avoiding practices which may re-traumatise participants;
- Create a space to explore problem solving using real-life scenarios;
- Explore asset-based approaches to understanding trauma within social justice frameworks.
Ticket prices:
- Tier 1 - for attendees supported by their organisations the full price of a ticket is £60.00
- Tier 2 - for freelancers and individuals from non-regularly funded organisations attendees the price of a ticket is £40.00
- Tier 3 - for those on low or no income the ticket price is £18.00
There is a small number of bursary places available for those with limited funds, please email [email protected]
