Trauma Informed Care in Aged Care

In this course, we’ll explore understanding trauma and its origins, including how it can sometimes be mistaken for dementia in ageing individuals. We’ll look at trauma-informed care, focusing on ways to foster safety, trust, and empowerment through giving choices. You’ll gain practical skills for handling trauma-related stress, like creating comfortable, safe spaces, offering options, establishing consistent routines, and using the KEEP C.A.L.M. approach. Finally, we’ll talk about vicarious trauma and share helpful tools to set healthy boundaries and manage emotions, so you can stay balanced and avoid burnout.