Trauma-Informed Self-Care Workshop

Open to all social work practitioners across Adult and Children's Services within the West Midlands Social Work Teaching Partnership. Please see our Partner organisations below. 

Training overview: 

Being in social work means you’re likely to experience trauma or vicarious trauma — but you don’t have to carry it alone. 

In this workshop, you’ll: 

-Understand how trauma shows up in the workplace and its impact 

-Learn to spot and respond to signs of trauma in yourself and others 

-Get time for reflection to create a personalised trauma-informed self-care plan — because your well-being matters too! 

Facilitator Bio:

Le'Siran Edwards (pronounced Lisa-Ann) is a highly regarded expert in coaching and social work, with over 25 years of experience working with children and families, alongside a decade of coaching and social work leadership. A multi-award-winning coach and speaker, she has been named Birmingham’s Best Coach for three consecutive years. 

Le'Siran’s insights on resilience, wellbeing, and professional development have made her a sought-after speaker for global platforms, including BUMBLE, the British Association of Social Workers, Frontline and CRISIS UK. 

Her mission is to empower her audience by providing the tools they need to lead, inspire, and create meaningful change, ensuring they feel seen, valued, and confident in their roles.

Deadline for registering: Tuesday the 22nd of April, 2025

Partner Organisations: 

Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City University

Cheshire East Council

City of Stoke-on-Trent Council

City of Wolverhampton council

Coventry City Council

Coventry University

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Keele University

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Shropshire Council

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Staffordshire county council (Including MPFT)

Staffordshire University

Telford & Wrekin Council

University of Birmingham

University of Warwick

University of Wolverhampton

University of Worcester

Walsall Council

Warwickshire County Council

Worcestershire County Council