"One of the best training courses I have ever attended, if not the best." Trauma and Change with Staffordshire County Council, Jan 2025
Greetings faithful reader of my blog posts,
Today, I have decided to highlight the course that I created with an array of people from across the North Midlands, the course is Trauma and Change. It has had a 2025 upgrade and now includes new filmed interviews with both children and adults and brand-new interactive activities. I often feel that people expect the training to be a tad dour and serious and well… draining. NOT A BIT OF IT! Well, yes, it is a serious subject matter AND I’ve still managed to create an uplifting and encouraging training course that not only explores trauma but also post traumatic growth and the ways in which people can embrace a new, enriching life.
A huge thank you to everyone at Staffordshire County Council for recognising the importance of the course and also encouraging my endeavours. Onward, ever onward!
Feedback from the assembled learners certainly attests to the success of the course:
“Very enjoyable training despite the subject matter, this was due to Steven’s presentation skills. It was good to take part in the activities and the whole day was very thought-provoking indeed. I will take what I have learned into my practice.”
“Really engaging and informative training! I really liked the use of video interviews and real life - lived experience embedded in the different tasks.”
“I always enjoy any training by Steven, there is always lots of information and engagement within the class. Steven allowed us time for some self-reflection and it was excellent.”
“Really great training, I loved the creativity and the varied learning tools and the points that Steven made throughout. Fabulous as always!”
“Steven’s training was fabulous; this is always the case. His training is always engaging and informative. Steven is so knowledgeable without being arrogant and it is great to learn from him and understand the subject of post traumatic growth.”
“I always find Steven’s training groundbreaking. Thoughtful, instructive, compassionate. He is so knowledgeable on any of the course that he delivers and you can tell how much work has gone into creating the course. I always look out for training with Steven as I love his training the best!”
“Absolutely great training, I will put the knowledge I have learned into both my private life and my practice going forward. I wish all of my other training had been by Steven! Thank you.”
“Really informative training, useful videos and handouts and activities. Thank you.”
“Steven was amazing, one of the best training courses I have ever attended, if not the best. Thank you so much Steven, it is so rewarding hearing and seeing the interviews with people who have agreed to tell their stories of trauma and change. I look forward to more training courses with Steven.”
“I LOVE Steven’s training and this was excellent. Informative, engaging, enlightening, moving and also creative and uplifting.”
“Steven is an amazing teacher / trainer. I ALWAYS enjoy his courses; you learn loads and he manages to make a difficult topic fun and engaging. Thank you!”
“Brilliant use of real-life individuals to show how important our understanding of trauma can be. A great mix of activities, discussion, listening techniques, videos, interaction was 100%.”
“I really enjoyed the course, thank you Steven, I have a lot to think about now.”
“Really good, interactive, informative and thought-provoking. Thank you.”
“An excellent training course that was both engaging and informative. Many thanks. 😊”