Online Learning

Our online learning modules provide intensive, in-depth
learning that you can complete from the comfort of your own home or office.

You can start the courses at any time and complete them in as many sittings as
you like.

The revenue we generate from these is vital in funding our free support
services and expanding them to reach more survivors.

Introduction to abuse, trauma and recovery

This course reflects recent academic research and what NAPAC has learnt directly from survivors. 

Understand what is meant by abuse, how it impacts the body and mind, and identify potential routes to recovery. 

This course is suitable for any adult, including survivors and those supporting them, as well as professionals. 

This is not intended to be a therapeutic course, and we recommend using our free support resources if you are affected. 

Duration: 3 Hours (CPD)

£30.00

Purpose

This course provides an overview of what we understand about abuse in childhood, its impacts, and an introduction to psychoeducation and routes to recovery. The course draws together some of the key learning survivors have told us was important to them and an integral part of their recovery. 

Although this learning can complement therapeutic work for practitioners and clients, it is not therapeutic in itself. This course does not confer any formal qualifications.

There is no time limit for this course, and though we recommend allowing three hours, you can take longer. There are six activities where we recommend you make notes, which are also good places to take a break between topics. You can also log out and return to complete the course at a later time if you so wish.

What you will learn:

  • The facts and figures behind abuse in the UK
  • Understanding abuse
  • Trauma responses
  • Psychoeducation
  • Recovery
  • Self-care

Do I need to submit any written work?

The learning is self-directed. You will not need to submit any work. 

What will I need to get the best out of this course?

  • Notebook for recording your thoughts and reflections
  • A suitable location in which to study

What if the course brings up certain thoughts and feelings for me; who can I talk to?

Thinking and learning about childhood abuse will certainly be difficult whether or not you are or know a survivor. If you are affected by any of the course content, please call NAPAC’s support line on 0808 801 0331 and talk to someone – details of the service including the opening hours are here: 

https://napac.org.uk/calling-our-support-line/

You may also find NAPAC’s free online resources helpful, including our booklets and information about flashbacks and grounding techniques: 

NAPAC’s booklets https://napac.org.uk/resources/

Flashbacks and grounding techniques https://napac.org.uk/flashbacks/

If you need to talk to someone outside of NAPAC’s opening hours, you can call Samaritans 24/7 365 days a year on 116 123.

Survivors’ Stress Responses

A deep-dive into survivors’ stress responses. This course will help you:

Understand the role of a stress response in the context of trauma.

Recognise the impact of stress upon the survivor’s brain development.

Understand the relationship between the physical, emotional and psychological symptoms reported by survivors of childhood abuse and chronic stress.

Empower and support survivors in their recovery.

Duration: 3 Hours (CPD)

£30.00

Purpose

To provide participants with extensive grounding in stress responses as a result of trauma, and to identify the impact of stress on the brain’s development

Who should take this course?

Anyone with a professional or personal interest in this field of work for example: counsellors, students, health and social care professionals

Please note: this course does not qualify you to work with individuals in this specialist area of counselling unless you also hold further experience and/or qualifications to do so.

It is important that you work within your capabilities and have access to a supervisor who is experienced in this field of work.

What you will learn

  • Understand the role of a stress response in the context of trauma
  • Recognise the impact of stress upon the survivor’s brain development
  • Understand the relationship between the physical, emotional and psychological symptoms reported by survivors of childhood abuse and chronic stress
  • Empower and support survivors in their recovery
 

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This course provides 3 hours of CPD and is certified by NAPAC.

You can start the course at any time you like and complete it in as many sittings as you like.

Do I need to submit any written work?

The learning is self-directed. You do not need to submit any work.

What will I need to get the best out of the course?

  • Notebook as you may want to note your thoughts and reflections, which you may find useful to refer to in future.
  • A suitable location in which to study
 

What if the course brings up certain thoughts and feelings for me; who can I talk to?

Thinking and learning about childhood abuse will certainly be difficult for some people. If you are affected by any of the course content, please call NAPAC’s support line on 0808 801 0331 and talk to someone. We offer a confidential listening service on calls of up to half an hour and can signpost you towards services that may be available in your area for longer term support.

If you need to talk to someone outside of NAPAC’s opening hours, you can call Samaritans 24/7 365 days a year on 116 123.

Trauma-Informed Survivor Support

A comprehensive grounding on the impacts of child abuse and the skills required to engage with abuse survivors in a safe and productive manner. This course will help you:

Recognise and describe the impact of child abuse on emotional, mental and physical health in adulthood. Identify and explain common coping mechanisms

Recognise and mitigate common triggers and stress reactions. Empower and support survivors in their recovery.

Duration: 7 Hours (CPD)

£70.00

Purpose

To equip participants with baseline knowledge about the impacts of child abuse in adulthood and fundamental skills to engage with abuse survivors in a way that is empowering and guards against re-traumatisation.

Who should take this course?

Anyone with a professional or personal interest in this field of work for example: counsellors, students, health and social care professionals

Please note: this course does not qualify you to work with individuals in this specialist area of counselling unless you also hold further experience and/or qualifications to do so.

It is important that you work within your capabilities and have access to a supervisor who is experienced in this field of work.

What you will learn

  • Recognise and describe the impact of child abuse on emotional, mental and physical health in adulthood
  • Identify and explain common coping mechanisms
  • Recognise and mitigate common triggers and stress reactions
  • Receive disclosures of abuse with greater confidence
  • Empower and support survivors in their recovery
 

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This course provides 7 hours of CPD and is certified by NAPAC.

You can start the course at any time you like and complete it in as many sittings as you like.

Do I need to submit any written work?

The learning is self-directed. You do not need to submit any work, as your knowledge will be tested in exercises throughout the course and a quiz at the end.

What will I need to get the best out of the course?

  • Notebook as you will be asked to note your thoughts and reflections, which you may find useful to refer to in future.
  • Headphones/earphones/computer speaker as there are videos to watch.
  • A suitable location in which to study as you are required to complete a quiz at the end of the course, which you will have 3 attempts to pass. A score of 75% is required for certification.

What if the course brings up certain thoughts and feelings for me; who can I talk to?

Thinking and learning about childhood abuse will certainly be difficult for some people. If you are affected by any of the course content, please call NAPAC’s support line on 0808 801 0331 and talk to someone. We offer a confidential listening service on calls of up to half an hour and can signpost you towards services that may be available in your area for longer term support.

If you need to talk to someone outside of NAPAC’s opening hours, you can call Samaritans 24/7 365 days a year on 116 123.

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