Shared Traumatic Reality Conference for Mental Health Professionals

A one-day conference for mental health professionals exploring the impact of trauma on individuals, families, professionals and communities.

Periods of prolonged uncertainty, collective stress and traumatic events can have a profound psychological impact, not only on individuals but across families, communities and the professionals supporting them.

This conference brings together leading trauma specialists to explore the concept of Shared Traumatic Reality, when professionals are supporting others while living through the same wider crisis themselves.

Drawing on clinical expertise, research and frontline experience, the day will examine the psychological impact of prolonged and collective trauma, how trauma can affect families and communities across generations, and how professionals can support resilience while protecting their own wellbeing.

Topics will include:

• Shared Traumatic Reality and its clinical implications
• Collective and community trauma
• Intergenerational trauma
• Supporting people experiencing prolonged uncertainty and threat
• Professional boundaries, resilience and secondary trauma
• Moving from post-trauma towards recovery and growth

The conference will feature leading clinicians and trauma specialists with extensive experience of working with individuals and communities affected by trauma.

Who is it for?

The conference is designed for psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, psychiatrists, mental health practitioners, healthcare professionals, educators and others whose work brings them into contact with people affected by trauma.