Participants will gain a foundational understanding of trauma, including different trauma types and their effects on mental health. The session will highlight why a trauma-informed approach is essential in clinical settings and how it differs from standard therapeutic practices.

A key focus will be on trauma assessments, with a detailed walkthrough of validated tools available on NovoPsych. Clinicians will learn how to effectively administer, interpret, and integrate assessments such as the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (ACE-Q), PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), and the International Trauma Questionnaire (ITQ) to guide treatment planning.

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Understand Trauma-Informed Care: Recognise the prevalence of trauma and its impact on mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Understand how trauma-informed care differs from standard clinical practice.

Differentiate Trauma Types: Identify different types of trauma, including acute, chronic, complex trauma, and emotional neglect, and understand how they influence clinical presentations.

Assess Trauma Accurately: Explore the role of trauma assessments in guiding treatment and therapeutic decision-making.

Utilise Trauma Assessment Tools: Learn how to administer and interpret key trauma assessments available on NovoPsych, including the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (ACE-Q), Life Events Checklist for DSM-5, PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), and more.

Apply Best Practices: Develop strategies for administering trauma assessments in a way that is ethical, sensitive, and aligned with trauma-informed care principles.

Enhance Clinical Outcomes: Understand how to integrate trauma assessments into treatment planning to improve therapeutic outcomes and client support.