Raising voices, raising expectations
Birth Companions’ trauma-informed engagement training
As lived experience engagement work becomes more widespread across the voluntary, public, and academic sectors, we want to raise expectations around how this work can be done well. We want to share what we have learned and support the development of best practice.
It will include insights from members of our Lived Experience Team; the theoretical context for this work; and practical aspects including planning, risk assessment, payment, trauma-informed walk-throughs, briefings and debriefs.
The training includes a live Q&A session to explore barriers you may face and the potential opportunities for you and your organisation.
This training has been developed based on our specialist focus on supporting women who face inequity and disadvantage during pregnancy and early motherhood, but the model can be applied more widely to support the development of engagement with other groups and communities.
Next training session: 17th November 2025
Length: 2.5 hours
Capacity: We can accommodate groups of up to 12 individuals per training session
Cost: £48.00 per person incl. VAT
For more information or to book a place, please contact: Kate Chivers, Director of Engagement, on kate@birthcompanions.org.uk.