Contents of Program

Trauma work asks much of both clients and clinicians. This three-day program provides a structured yet deeply experiential approach to building the skills, strategies, and personal presence needed for this work. Participants will learn to apply trauma-informed frameworks, including Working S.A.F.E.L.Y., the Window of Tolerance, and Polyvagal Theory, while integrating movement and yoga-informed interventions and somatic practices into Phase 1 stabilisation work. Alongside client-focused strategies, the program highlights the importance of clinician self-care through the K.I.N.D.N.E.S.S. model, fostering resilience and sustainability in practice. Participants will leave with greater clinical awareness, embodied presence, and a toolbox of practical techniques to support trauma work in diverse settings.

This is a highly experiential 3 day program with required pre- reading that will be made available to registrants . Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance for 18hours of CPD.

Here are some reflections from previous attendees to this training:

The space you chose for us, the food that nourished us with and the time that you gave us was beyond words- thank you so much I loved every moment and this feels that it is not just a training with a "tool kit". This felt that it was for me and that type of training in our world is so sadly missing. Thank you for providing what I think has been my best training ever"

"Shirley's knowledge and experience in trauma informed care is a powerful reminder of how important reconnecting with ourselves can not only change the lives of ourselves but our clients"

"This training has given me so much new valuable material to with with- not just with clients but also in myself in my professional and private life"

"This workshop needs to be an annual practice of self care for community sector workers. It was so useful to think about PRESENCE for our clients and ourselves and the components of that. Shirley has so much knowledge and experience... everything felt very grounded in practice"

PROGRAM DETAILS

Venue : Kirra Hill Community Centre- 1 Garrick Street, COOLANGATTA QLD- this venue overlooks Kirra Beach and is a 5 minute walk from Coolangatta village.

2026 Program Dates Now Open for Bookings

Tuesday May 12 - Thursday May 14 , 2026 9am-4pm - BOOK NOW

Tuesday November 10 - Thursday November 12, 2026 9am-4pm - BOOK NOW

Parking: There are 2 free car parks at the venue

Investment: Includes Program Manual, Morning & Afternoon Teas and Lunch for the 3 days $1100 (Includes GST). Early Bird Price price is $990 (Includes GST). You might want to consider the Group Booking Discount - the per ticket fee is $880 (includes GST) which offers considerable per person ticket savings. Minimum number for group ticket is 2 people. When purchasing nominate the number of people covered by the group ticket. For example if there are 4 of you , you will nominate 4 under the Group Ticket option. If your organisation is sponsoring you in this training, please email me and I can provide a Tax Invoice for Payment.

Interstate Participants - the venue is 10 mins by Uber from the Gold Coast Domestic Airport. Coolangatta is at the Southern end of the Gold Coast and offers a range of accomodation options suited to every budget. If you are flying in for the workshop you might consider flying in the evening before and organising your return trip on the Friday - this way you get a chance to also enjoy the great atmosphere of Coolangatta. You might even choose to stay for the weekend so that you’re refreshed and ready for the work week.