LIVE Virtual Session

Childhood Adversity and Trauma: Understanding the Impact and Supporting Young

15:30

Live:
Virtual
18th Sept 2025
In this interactive online seminar, Lee Greatbach will lead an engaging session designed to explore the complexities of childhood adversity and trauma.

The session will help professionals understand the emotional and psychological impacts of early life experiences, particularly in relation to abuse, mental health struggles, and the influence of social media.


Who is this course for?

This session is ideal for:

Foster carers

Social workers

Teachers

Leaving care staff

Anyone working with children in care, care leavers or those with a social worker

About the course

In this interactive online seminar, Lee Greatbach will lead an engaging session designed to explore the complexities of childhood adversity and trauma. The session will help professionals understand the emotional and psychological impacts of early life experiences, particularly in relation to abuse, mental health struggles, and the influence of social media.

Why Attend:
This seminar is ideal for anyone working with young people, including educators, social workers, mental health professionals, and youth support workers. It provides you with the tools and insights needed to understand childhood adversity, recognize early signs of trauma, and support the mental health of young people in your care.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the difference between adversity and trauma and how each impacts young people differently.
  • Recognise the signs of stress in young people and understand when and how to check in with them.
  • Identify types of abuse and learn how to spot the signs and respond effectively.

    Gain awareness of the role social media plays in the mental well-being of young people, and understand both the negative and positive effects it can have.

  • Initiate meaningful conversations about mental health with young people, with tips and strategies for starting sensitive discussions.

    Identify common mental health conditions in young people, recognising early warning signs and knowing how to seek help.


How do I access training?

Choose from one of the options below

Buy individual courses

£20.00
per course
  • 1 user
  • Available for 30 days
  • Resource Hub (Basic)
  • Community Space
  • Access all Live Events

MOST POPULAR

Annual Subscription*

£199.00
per person / per year
  • 1 user
  • Ongoing
  • Community Space
  • Resource Hub (Full)
  • Discounted rate
  • Access all Live Events
Empty space, drag to resize

BEST VALUE

Bulk license discounts

Huge savings available
Purchase seats and distribute across your organisation
  • Multi-user
  • Ongoing
  • Custom Community Spaces
  • Resource Hub (Full)
  • Group Admin Features
  • Custom Reporting
  • Account Manager
  • Access all Live Events

Monthly subscription

£19.99
per person / per month
  • 1 user
  • Ongoing
  • Community Space
  • Resource Hub (Full
  • Access all Live Events

*Save 15% when you sign up for annual membership

How do I access training?

Choose from one of the options below

MOST POPULAR

Annual Subscription*

£199.00
per person / per year
  • 1 user
  • Ongoing
  • Community Space
  • Resource Hub (Full)
  • Discounted rate
  • Access all Live Events
Empty space, drag to resize

BEST VALUE

Bulk license discounts

Huge savings available
Purchase seats and distribute across your organisation
  • Multi-user
  • Ongoing
  • Custom Community Spaces
  • Resource Hub (Full)
  • Group Admin Features
  • Custom Reporting
  • Account Manager
  • Access all Live Events

Buy individual courses

£20.00
per course
  • 1 user
  • Available for 30 days
  • Resource Hub (Basic)
  • Community Space
  • Access all Live Events

Monthly
subscription

£19.99
per person / per month
  • 1 user
  • Ongoing
  • Community Space
  • Resource Hub (Full
  • Access all Live Events

*Save 15% when you sign up for annual membership

Presenter / Course Leader

Lee Greatbach

Lee Greatbach is an experienced Disability Trainer and Consultant, specialising in disability issues and the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) [1995, amended 2005].

With a focus on providing insightful half-day workshops, Lee covers a broad range of disabilities and relevant legislation. He explores how businesses can become more disability-friendly by adapting policies, practices, and procedures, ultimately boosting business potential and profitability.