This course provides an overview of trauma and how the care that is offered should be shaped by this. It is aimed at those living with mental health problems and those who live with or look after them, members of the public and staff.
This course will take approximately 60 to 90 minutes to complete, but this timing will depend on how fast you read and how long you spend on the reflective questions. You do not need to complete the whole course in one go. If you leave and come back to the course, it will remember where you got up to.
If you would like to get a certificate for this course, you must mark each page complete. You can do this by pressing the ‘mark complete’ button at the bottom of each page.
This course is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide therapy, medical advice or professional support. If you need crisis support, please contact your local mental health services, your GP or ring 111 or the emergency services on 999.
Course created by a Recovery College Online trainer and a health professional. Last reviewed April 2025.
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