Table 1.

Content of the TIC Modules

Module	Topic	Objectives
1	Introduction to Trauma Informed Care	• Have a basic introductory level understanding of what TIC is
		• Be aware of the prevalence of complex trauma in the mental health population and its consequences
2	Neurobiology	• Display an introductory level understanding on the neurobiological consequences of trauma
		• Describe the neuro-hormonal changes as a result of trauma
		• Be able to articulate the effect of trauma on brain development, including the neuro-sequential model
3	Social Consequences of trauma	• Discuss social consequences of prolonged trauma
		• Have knowledge of the Adverse Childhood Experiences study
		• Have an understanding of the various types of childhood trauma
		• Have an introductory level understanding of the social consequences of trauma
4	The Cognitive Model of Trauma	• Describe the Cognitive Model of Trauma
		• Discuss how beliefs formed in childhood form the basis of much of the behaviour we see in patients
		• Explain how short-term solutions become long-term problems
5	“The self-fulfilling prophecy”	• Describe parts of Young’s schema processes model
		• Explain how some services/processes reinforce negative beliefs
		• Discuss ways to avoid reinforcing negative beliefs
6	Responding to stories	• Describe 2 ways of discussing traumatic memory
		• Discuss staff concerns and solutions around talking about trauma
		•Describe Davidson’s “compassion narrative”
7	Trauma and the Workforce	• Discuss the effects of stress on mental health professionals
		• Have knowledge of strategies to improve self-care
		• Examine positive reasons for working in mental health
8	Where to from here	• Discuss how the training has influenced knowledge of trauma and its effects
		• Discuss how to begin implementing this knowledge in the workplace
		• Describe one change which can be made with immediate effect