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Understanding & Managing Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue (Mar 2026)

Overview

In parenting and/or caring for children with attachment difficulties and early life trauma, there can be a parallel process of absorbing their traumatic experiences. It is important to acknowledge these and
protect ourselves.

This workshop forms part of a series of training events aimed at parents and carers of children who have experienced development trauma.

We are very grateful to The National Lottery Community Fund for supporting this workshop.

Event outline

Topics covered:

  • Stages of loss and grief
  • Therapeutic parenting and risk factors for compassion fatigue
  • Understanding signs of secondary trauma and blocked care
  • Protective factors to support healing and resilience.

 

 

 

Facilitators

Headshot photograph of Parenting Special Children Parenting Practitioner and Trainer, Nuala Hemphill

Nuala Hemphill

Parenting Practitioner and Trainer

Nuala is a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience in teaching and management within the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) sector. In her role with the charity, she delivers workshops and courses, contributing her extensive expertise to support and educate both families and professionals. She also plays a vital role in the Trauma & Attachment Education Advocacy service, where her background as an adult psychotherapist and specialist trainer is invaluable. Nuala is well-versed in trauma defences, reactive attachment, foetal alcohol syndrome, anxiety, and ADHD, bringing a wealth of knowledge to her training and advocacy work. In addition to her professional experience, Nuala has personal experience as an adoptive parent and kinship grandparent carer. This personal connection further enriches her understanding and empathy, allowing her to offer nuanced and compassionate support to those navigating similar circumstances.

Attending details

On booking you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite. Please check your junk folder.

Zoom Requirements:

– You need a Zoom account to access the workshop. You can sign up for a free Zoom account here: https://zoom.us/signup
– Please have Zoom downloaded to your PC for the best experience. You can download the software here: https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting

Accessing the Event:

The Zoom meeting ID, passcode, and link will be emailed 3 days before the event, and also 1 hour before. Please check your junk folder.
Zoom will ask you to register for the event. Please provide your first name and surname. This allows us to note attendance for our records. The email address requested by Zoom is the one associated with your Zoom account. If there is more than one person on your booking, and you are accessing the event together from one device,  then please put both of your names in the Zoom registration form when you join the event.

Please do not sign in/register using ‘Apple ID sign in’ as this removes your name and email address from the Zoom report and we cannot log your attendance, resulting in a DNA (Did not attend) against your name.

Please note that you may not record the event or take screenshots. This is to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of attendees. Many of our events have waiting lists. Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend so we can offer your place to waiting families. We require 7 days notice of cancellation to offer a refund.

Create a PSC account and complete our registration form (you only need to do this once)
Login to your PSC account and book onto the event
Attend the event

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