Trauma Informed Training for Organisations & Charities

Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and across the UK

Trauma Informed Care Training

Ace Aware Courses provided include: Trauma Informed Care, Trauma Informed Leaders, Adverse Childhood Experiences Awareness, Trauma Informed Nursery's, Difficult Conversations, Resilience Building. Training available across the UK - online or in-person.

Who we work with

Our training is designed for organisations and teams, including: Charities and third sector organisations Businesses and employers supporting staff and customers Local authorities and public sector services Health, social care and community organisations Education, housing and support services If your organisation works with people affected by trauma, adversity or complex needs, this training provides practical, evidence-based approaches that can be applied immediately.

Trauma Informed Training Courses

We deliver a range of training options tailored to organisations: Trauma Informed Care Training ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Awareness Training Trauma Informed Leadership Training Bespoke training for organisations and teams Training can be delivered in-house, online or at your location across Scotland and the UK.

Outcomes

What Your Organisation Will Gain- Increased staff confidence and consistency Better understanding of trauma and behaviour Improved workplace culture and communication Reduced conflict and risk Stronger leadership and team resilience

Who we work with

We deliver training across Scotland, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen and surrounding areas, as well as UK-wide delivery for organisations and charities. Whether you are a national organisation or a local service, we can tailor training to your setting and workforce.

Training can be provided in-house or online

Mental Health First Aid Training (UK)

First Aid for Mental Health is practical training that teaches people to recognise signs of mental ill health, provide initial support, and guide individuals to appropriate help. MindsChange delivers accredited Levels 1–3 and 5–6 across Scotland, equipping workplaces with skills, confidence, and strategies to support wellbeing and early intervention.

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Trauma Informed Leadership Training

Trauma Informed Leadership training equips managers and leaders with the skills to understand the impact of trauma and ACEs in the workplace, recognise trauma responses, and lead with empathy. Participants learn to create psychologically safe environments, implement trauma-informed practices, and build resilient, supportive teams that improve wellbeing and performance.

Trauma-Informed Care Training

Trauma Informed Care training helps organisations understand the impact of trauma and respond safely and effectively. MindsChange delivers practical, evidence-based training across Scotland and the UK, covering ACE awareness, behaviour, and supportive approaches. Participants gain skills to improve outcomes, build resilience, and create safer, more responsive services and workplaces.

Mental Health First Aid Training

First Aid for Mental Health is practical training that teaches people to recognise signs of mental ill health, provide initial support, and guide individuals to appropriate help. MindsChange delivers accredited RQF Levels 1–3 and SCQF Levels 5–6 across Scotland and England, equipping workplaces with essential skills and recognised certification.

Training Testimonials

A great course to raise awareness of ACE’s and the behaviour of young people presenting with ACE’s. The practical strategies covered provided great resources for supporting a young people.

Samantha Robertson, PT Numeracy, Bishopbriggs Academy

Huge thank you to Dorothy for her aces training. As a new principal teacher of health and wellbeing this training will be invaluable in the role. Thanks!

Lauren Wilson, PT Health and Wellbeing, Bishopbriggs Academy

‘The ACE’s training was an eye-opening experience, I learnt about both the young people I work with but also myself on a deeper level, knowing how childhood trauma can shape someone’s life.’

Leanne Bates- Sports Coordinator, Street League

Dorothy was approached by myself at Glasgow East Women’s Aid as I was looking for a group for mums, something that would have a powerful and positive impact upon their lives bringing them closer together in understanding the way in which ACES play out in our lives and how we can overcome, learn to live with and provide a better upbringing for our own children. ACES can be a very emotionally triggering subject and more so with a client group who have been affected by domestic abuse. Dorothy was able to tailor the contents of the subject to this client group ensuring that no mum left the group feeling they were to blame for their child’s behaviour and also alleviated any harboured guilt. The programme provided by Dorothy was compassionately led, informative, interesting and enjoyable. Dorothy brought a lot of different tools which were pitched at the right level making them understandable and fun, quite often through session laughter was heard. This created a sense of safety and belonging, resulting in the instillation of hope. Those who attended were very grateful for her ability to provide a detailed input on a difficult subject tactfully and with such great empathy. I would highly recommend Dorothy, and this ACES group format to anyone involved in women’s services and particularly in regard to domestic abuse. This group has left a lasting positive impact upon the women who attended. They no longer feel that they are alone and have a much clearer understanding of their own emotions and that of their children allowing for growth and stability for the future.

Louise Benson. Family Development Worker Glasgow East Women’s Aid

“Upon attending Scotland’s first ever ACE Aware Nation Conference, it became apparent that many challenges children and families face are at times out with their control. Sport and Physical activity can play a key role in supporting someone who faces the challenges of Adverse Childhood Experiences, and as a frontline deliverer, it was vital the Active Schools and Sports Development team within South Lanarkshire became aware of these challenges to gain an insight into behaviours. The two-day course provided an insight into the challenges people face, how these are developed within the brain and can, without help, stay with the child for the rest of their lives. Adverse Childhood Experiences manifest and explode in many different forms. Examples and information provided throughout the two days, gave us the foundation to change our practices and feel empowered to gather more intel on the children, young people and adults we work with. We as a team now have more compassion than ever and will change our practices within the delivery of sport and physical activity to children and young people. It has also given us a new outlook on how we support and mentor our team of volunteers and coaches. Although we as an Active Schools and Sports Development team are trained, we now need to work with our team of coaches, volunteers and clubs to share our knowledge and offer further training to support Scotland’s priority of becoming an ACE aware Nation”.

Fiona Woods Active Schools Manager (Maternity Cover) South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture Limited

This workshop provided knowledge and understanding of why people act in certain ways. It's not because they are bad. It's an holistic view of background - past and present situation.

Tony Gilhooly – Active Schools Coordinator

I feel if teachers, coaches, role models of every kind had the chance to attend this training it would leave a real impact on society as a whole and affect children's lives for the better! Thank you.

Active Schools Coordinator – ACE Awareness Workshop

Very experienced trainer who was able to work through some challenging situations in a supportive learning environment. Would highly recommend Dorothy! K McNiven

K McNiven, Health Improvement Manager Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership

The topic was 'Building Resilience’ which gave delegates a brief introduction to effective Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques and ways of thinking, designed to enhance personal approaches for adapting state of mind, improving the control of anxiety, building confidence in coping with day-to-day working life. Dorothy has a very warm, engaging and competent style. As well as demonstrating her knowledge and understanding of useful concepts, Dorothy also brings her personality into her delivery, through the sharing of anecdotes and personal experiences which resonate well with the audience.

J. Pearson, Senior Organisational Development Advisor, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

The Intergenerational Burden on the UK Workforce: The Causal Link Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health

The mental health crisis in the UK workforce is deeply rooted in the long-term effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Nearly half of the population in England has experienced at least one ACE, which carries a significant economic cost of tens of billions of pounds annually. This childhood trauma disrupts the brain’s stress response system, creating a predisposition to chronic mental health vulnerabilities in adulthood. When individuals with a history of ACEs face common workplace pressures—such as high workloads, poor management, or job insecurity—they may experience disproportionately strong, maladaptive reactions like "fight, flight, or freeze". This pre-existing vulnerability is a key reason why over 875,000 UK workers suffer from work-related mental health issues, contributing to an annual economic cost as high as £118 billion. Current corporate wellness programs often fail because they focus on treating symptoms with superficial fixes, rather than addressing the underlying psychological vulnerabilities and systemic workplace stressors. A truly effective solution requires a fundamental shift to a trauma-informed approach, combining proactive cultural and organizational change with long-term, preventative public health interventions.

Trauma Informed Training for Organisations & Charities

Trauma Informed Care Training

Who we work with

Trauma Informed Training Courses

Outcomes

Who we work with

Training can be provided in-house or online

Training can be provided in-house or online

Mental Health First Aid Training (UK)

Trauma Informed Leadership Training

Trauma-Informed Care Training

Mental Health First Aid Training

Training Testimonials

Samantha Robertson, PT Numeracy, Bishopbriggs Academy

Lauren Wilson, PT Health and Wellbeing, Bishopbriggs Academy

Leanne Bates- Sports Coordinator, Street League

Louise Benson. Family Development Worker Glasgow East Women’s Aid

Fiona Woods Active Schools Manager (Maternity Cover) South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture Limited

Tony Gilhooly – Active Schools Coordinator

Active Schools Coordinator – ACE Awareness Workshop

K McNiven, Health Improvement Manager Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership

J. Pearson, Senior Organisational Development Advisor, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

The Intergenerational Burden on the UK Workforce: The Causal Link Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health

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