Delivering a trauma and resiliency informed service – discussion event

Delivering a trauma and resiliency informed service – discussion event

Date: 5 November 2025

Time: 10am - 3.30pm

Location: Riddel Hall, Stranmillis, Belfast

You are cordially invited to participate in a discussion event, facilitated by the Commission on 5 November from 10am – 3.30pm at Riddel Hall, Belfast.

The purpose is to update on progress by the Commission in embedding a trauma and resiliency informed approach to its work, and to provide a forum for sharing experiences of trauma informed practices by a range of practitioners.

You will hear from Professor Ciaran Mulholland on his perspective of supporting victims and survivors of the Troubles/Conflict. You will also hear from David Bolton, author of Conflict, peace and mental health, and Dr Michael Duffy, Cognitive Psychotherapist specialising in PTSD and complex grief.

The day will include inputs from Commission staff and external practitioners, followed by a number of facilitated discussion of themes including:

• Learning from history.
• Trauma informed engagement with victims and survivors using the victim lens.
• Training and supporting staff and,
• How the trauma and resiliency informed approach is applied in Commission investigations.

There will be opportunities throughout the day for sharing experiences and asking questions.

Please feel free to circulate this invitation among your networks.

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