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Micro-credential: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice

Dublin
3 months
€ 950.00

Course Content

Programme structure and approach to learning

This micro-credential offers a structured and engaging introduction to trauma-informed practice tailored for professionals. Delivered through a blend of live online lectures, recorded materials, and an interactive skills-based workshop, it integrates theoretical learning with practical application.

The course fosters active learning through guest lectures, reflective tasks, and a collaborative workshop. Participants benefit from shared professional experiences and the opportunity to develop strategies that directly support their work in high-empathy, emotionally demanding environments.

Topics covered

  • What is trauma? Impacts and neurobiology
  • Trauma in clients: behavioural, psychological, and professional implications
  • Cultural, gendered, and systemic factors shaping trauma responses
  • Signs and symptoms of vicarious trauma in professional practice
  • Self-care and boundaries: mindfulness, supervision, reflection
  • Resilience strategies for emotionally demanding professional practice

Why apply?

  • Deepen your understanding of trauma and its effects on clients and professionals
  • Learn to recognize and address vicarious trauma in yourself and others
  • Gain practical tools to support wellbeing and resilience in professional settings
  • Advance your trauma-informed knowledge for use across diverse professional contexts
  • Receive CPD-accredited recognition through a Law Society-backed micro-credential

Workshops

The workshop is a key feature of this course. It is designed to be interactive and to consolidate knowledge. The workshop date is as follows:

  1.  Workshop - Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice: 21 November 2026

Assessments

Reflective Practice Portfolio (100%)
Participants will complete a reflective practice portfolio throughout the programme. Through a series of structured reflections, participants will critically explore the impact of trauma within their professional environment. The assessment is designed to support integration of learning, critical reflection and consideration of how trauma-informed approaches can be embedded in practice, teams and organisations.

Course Details

CollegeLaw Society of Ireland - Diploma Centre
Course ID202295
Course LocationDublin
Location PostcodeDublin 7
Course TypeMicro-credential
Awarding BodyLaw Society of Ireland
Course Start Date19th October 2026
Course End Date21st November 2026
Course Duration3 months
Course TimeOpening session live and online. Lectures by e-release. Workshop: one day in-person workshop and assignment at the Law Society of Ireland.
Course Fee€ 950.00
Entry RequirementsThis course is suitable for:

Professionals working in non-governmental organisations, international bodies, and statutory bodies with an immigration remit,
Solicitors, barristers, and legal executives,
Judicial staff and legal educators,
Professionals in high-empathy or emotionally demanding roles,
Non-legal professionals interested in trauma-informed practice.
We welcome applications from others who are suitably qualified. Such applications are subject to a supplemental fee of €100.

Course Provider

Law Society of Ireland - Diploma Centre

The Education Centre, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7 (DX 79 Dublin), Ireland D07 VW24, Dublin, Ireland

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