Greetings one and all,
I recently returned to my exceptionally popular and very important ‘Trauma and Change’ course. I initially created the course for Stoke on Trent City Council via Expert Citizens Insight Academy. The Insight Academy have now opened the course up to an array of professionals from across the city. This included staff from Brighter Futures, CDAS, Concrete, Honeycomb Group, CC Housing, Reaching and the NHS. I’m well aware that there was a great big waiting list, professionals desperate to attend the event, (I think the lunch definitely helps 😊), plus the lived experience films starring Ryan and Charlotte and case studies from across North Staffordshire.
The thing to remember with my trauma course is that it is a course that equips you with understanding regarding trauma, tools to support people and also demonstrates the wonderful, uplifting stories of people who have embraced post traumatic growth.
On with the feedback!
Would you recommend this training session to others and why?
“Definitely, what wonderful people Ryan, Charlotte & Stephen are.”
“Yes - very enjoyable and engaging training - really enjoyed watching lived experience films (Ryan & Charlotte) and hearing about positive outcomes.”
“Yes, very relatable.”
“Yes - trainer was excellent and engaging. Examples of cases - a big thank you to Ryan and Charlotte.”
“Definitely. Already sent a message on our teams what’s app group on the first break for them to do it. A lot of colleagues don’t see past the why + reach to the "rude" behaviour of a young person.”
“Yes, great content & well delivered.”
“Yes, it is informative and well put together, incorporating real life situations and was really helpful.”
“It was excellent and respectful.”
“Yes - it is insightful, having this insight will benefit practice and working relationships.”
“Yes, engaging and accessible, trainer using his varied professional and personal experience to the training - giving it depth / integrity.”
"It’s Real"
“Absolutely really gives and in-depth look into how trauma affects people, why they may choose a behaviour & post traumatic growth.”
“Absolutely, still we know too little about trauma and its impact so I would recommend to anyone. It’s also delivered in a fun interesting way. The real-life experiences are excellent.”
“Yes, I think it would be beneficial for my colleagues.”
“Yes, excellent course and trainer. Very informative. Steve knows his stuff!”
“Answers a lot of questions from lived experiences - Ryan and Charlotte shared how they feel and how to move on after trauma.”
“Steven is a great, engaging facilitator with a wealth of knowledge.”
“Yes, I would as it was very informative.”
“Definitely, Steven as always has a vast knowledge of the topics he is training on and a fabulous approach in his delivery.”
Do you have any comments / suggestions you would like to add that would influence the design of future courses?
“Thoroughly enjoyed the session.”
“Big thank you to those involved in the videos. More of this in all training would be beneficial.”
“No - Thank you to your volunteers Ryan & Charlotte for sharing their stories by doing so I feel they are reaching people and changing practice for the better which will ultimately help professionals to achieve better outcomes with other people.”
“Working with / understanding / communicating with clients learning disabilities / learning difficulties.”
“Really appreciated Ryan & Charlottes stories and their participation.”
“Videos were amazing, the stories of Ryan & Charlotte were inspirational. Steve is a brilliant trainer.”
“Steven is fabulous!”