PTSD and trauma-informed care training for up to 12 staff, £995+VAT flat
One day · On-site or live online · Trauma-informed principles in practice
PTSD and trauma-informed care training helps staff understand trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder — how it affects the brain, behaviour and emotions — and how to support people using a trauma-informed approach, including person-centred care planning. It's for anyone supporting people affected by trauma, in health, care and support services. Kasorb delivers it in one day, on-site or live online. £995+VAT covers up to 12 staff.
- Why people react as they do after trauma, including dissociation and hyperarousal
- The six principles of a trauma-informed approach, applied
- Person-centred care planning for people affected by trauma
- On-site or live online, up to 12 staff
- Certificates emailed the next day
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Compliance and certification
Staff receive a Kasorb certificate of completion, valid for two years, with an annual refresher recommended. It's awareness training that helps staff support people affected by trauma; it doesn't train them to diagnose or treat PTSD. It isn't a regulated qualification.
4 reasons teams choose Kasorb for PTSD and Trauma-Informed Care Training
One price for the whole team
Kasorb trains your team on-site or live online for a flat £995 fee, covering up to 12 people, with certification and paperwork included.
Training at your workplace
No travel planning, no separate venue booking and less disruption for your team on the day.
Understanding behaviour, not judging it
Staff learn why people react as they do after trauma, and how to respond in a trauma-informed way.
Compliance handled properly
Attendance, certification and compliance paperwork are included after the course.
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Course specification
How it works
- Book online. On-site or live online. We'll confirm within 48 hours. We recommend booking at least four weeks in advance to secure your preferred date — live online offers the best availability of dates.
- Your trainer calls beforehand to confirm logistics, and to understand your service and the people you support.
- One day (6 hours), with breaks — discussion-based, and delivered with care.
- Certificates are emailed the next day.
What the course covers
- What trauma is; PTSD, acute stress disorder and acute stress reaction
- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
- How trauma affects the brain
- How PTSD affects a person's life
- Complex trauma-related behaviours and emotional reactions
- Defence strategies and dissociation
- How PTSD is managed
- The six principles of a trauma-informed approach
- Person-centred care planning
Who needs this training
Staff supporting people living with PTSD or the effects of trauma:
- Mental health services
- Substance misuse and homelessness services
- Learning disability and supported living services
- Children's and young people's services
- Managers and care planners in health and social care
We recommend at least Level 1 literacy and numeracy.
What the law says
In care settings in England, CQC's Regulation 9 (person-centred care) expects care to meet each person's needs, and Regulation 18 expects staff to have the training they need to support people safely — including people living with the effects of trauma. NICE's guideline on post-traumatic stress disorder sets out how PTSD should be recognised and treated, and the support people should be offered.
Staff who understand trauma can recognise its effects, avoid re-traumatising the people they support, and plan care around them — and the training gives you evidence for your training file.
How we assess learning
Learning is checked through discussion, scenarios and questions throughout the day.
Your trainer
Your trainer has used these skills for real, and runs the day as a discussion, not a lecture. The subject is handled with care — some staff may have their own experience of trauma, and the trainer allows for that.
Logistics
- Room: horseshoe or classroom seating for up to 12 — what matters is clear floor space — with a projector screen or blank wall
- The trainer brings: projector, laptop, flipchart and all general training equipment
- Group size: up to 12, on-site or live online
- Timing: 09:30–16:30, with breaks; staff arrive 15 minutes early
- Access: the trainer needs the room 45 minutes before the start
- Anywhere in the UK, or live online
- Live online: a quiet space and a device with camera and audio for each person joining — ideally one device each, and never more than two people per device
- More dates online: live online often has more dates available, so it's worth asking if you need training sooner or have people across several locations
- Literacy: we recommend at least Level 1 literacy and numeracy
Cost explained
£995+VAT for the day, up to 12 staff, on-site or live online — one flat rate for the group, not per person.
More than 12? Book another day at the same flat rate. Several sites? Book each site through our booking site at no extra cost, or we'll arrange them for a £100+VAT admin fee.
Frequently asked questions
Is this trauma-informed care training?
Yes. It's built around the principles of a trauma-informed approach, as well as understanding PTSD itself.
Does it train staff to treat PTSD?
No. Diagnosis and treatment are for qualified clinicians. Staff learn how PTSD is managed, so they understand the support someone may be receiving, and how to support people safely day to day.
Is it for children's services?
It covers adults and young people, including adverse childhood experiences. For staff and carers looking after children in care, see our Therapeutic Parenting course.
How is this different from mental health awareness training?
Mental health awareness covers mental health and common conditions across a whole team. This course goes deep on trauma and PTSD, and how to work in a trauma-informed way.
Can it be done online?
Yes, live with a trainer, for up to 12 staff — not a recorded module.
Why not e-learning?
Trauma is a sensitive subject, and the learning that sticks comes from discussion. A trainer talks your team through why people react as they do, and how to respond, with time for questions about the people they support. For a full group of 12 it works out at around £83 a head.
How quickly can you come?
We confirm bookings within 48 hours, and we recommend booking at least four weeks in advance to secure your preferred date. If you need something sooner, just ask — live online often has more dates available.
Prefer to speak? Call 0207 112 8412