Trauma and Change. “What a fabulous course! I cannot wait to attend more training with Steven." Staffordshire County Council, June 2026
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Earlier this week, I delivered ‘Trauma and Change’ – my ever-popular course on Post Traumatic Growth. This time it was training alongside a cohort of learners from across Staffordshire County Council. Most people expect the course to be pretty dour and grim, when in fact the course charts the ways in which professional have supported people into embracing change, even when traumatised and / or living with trauma.
I showed the assembled learners my two films starring the ever-wonderful Ryan and it is extremely rewarding seeing how moved the learners are by his life story. Real lived experience making a difference to services. Now that is learning and development in action.
On with a smattering of feedback comments:
“What a fabulous course! I cannot wait to attend more training with Steven, especially Hoarding (please?) Thank you to Ryan for appearing in Steven’s films and sharing his life story – very moving.”
“Very informative and interactive training. Real life experiences made the training come alive and more ‘human’ as a result. Ryan’s story is inspirational.”
“AWESOME! Informative and such a knowledgeable trainer. Loved the real-life lived experience of trauma and post traumatic growth. Thanks go to Ryan for sharing his experiences, very motivational and I love a happy ending! Thank Steven, as usual with your training – amazing. Can we have hoarding training please!?”
“I loved this course! Very informative and interesting. I enjoyed all of the activities and the real-life experiences. Thanks go to Ryan for sharing his moving life story.”
“Steven has a refreshing and warm personality that results in people being open, honest. He’s informative and fun. The course helped me understand and learn about trauma and the ability of people to change. The real scenarios of people with lived experience were marvellous.”
“Ryan’s films were very informative and inspirational (plus moved me a great deal too.) It was rewarding to see someone who has changed so much for the better. Steven Talbot was as pleasant and engaging as usual and I always look forward to his training sessions.”
“An energetic trainer who grows a real connection with people and their stories. Steven has an interesting and dynamic approach to training, especially when the subject matter could be quite depression – the course wasn’t at all! Quite the contrary, it was uplifting.”