TRAUMA INFORMED-CARE IN BLACK AND AFRICAN COMMUNTIES (10 CPD HOURS)

✓ Accredited by the CPD Standards Office UK

✓ CPD Accreditation | International Recognition | Formal CPD Points Awarded Upon Completion

(COHORT 1 - CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST, 2026)

This training is accredited by the CPD Standards Office UK and contributes to ongoing professional development for individuals working within helping professions, community services, education, healthcare, leadership, and related fields.

Trauma is a significant yet often misunderstood factor affecting individuals, families, and communities across the African diaspora. While trauma can result from personal experiences, it is also influenced by broader historical, cultural, social, and systemic factors that continue to shape the lives of Black and African people today.

This course provides a deeper exploration of trauma through a Black and African-centered lens, helping participants understand how trauma develops, how it is expressed, and how it continues to influence individuals, families, and communities.

Credibility

This comprehensive 10-hour Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training has been developed using evidence-informed trauma principles, culturally responsive practices, and real-world insights from work within Black and African communities. The training integrates contemporary understandings of trauma, transgenerational trauma, mental health, family systems, resilience, and trauma-informed care.

Participants who successfully complete the training receive a Certificate of Completion and formal CPD recognition.

Why Take This Course?

Many helping professionals and community leaders encounter the effects of trauma every day but may not fully understand how cultural context influences its presentation and impact. Traditional trauma education often overlooks the unique experiences, historical realities, and cultural dynamics that shape Black and African communities.

This training helps participants develop a more nuanced understanding of trauma and its effects across emotional, behavioral, relational, and community domains. It provides an opportunity to explore trauma beyond individual experiences and examine how family patterns, cultural beliefs, systemic barriers, and historical experiences contribute to present-day challenges. By strengthening trauma awareness and cultural understanding, participants will be better equipped to engage with individuals, families, and communities in ways that are informed, compassionate, and responsive.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for:

• Mental health professionals

• Counsellors and psychotherapists

• Social workers and case managers

• Community support workers

• Healthcare professionals

• Educators and school personnel

• Faith leaders and pastoral care providers

• Youth workers

• Behavioral support practitioners

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals

• Community advocates and leaders

• Individuals seeking a deeper understanding of trauma within Black and African communities

Benefits of the Course

Upon completion of this training, participants will:

• Develop a deeper understanding of trauma and its various forms

• Understand the impact of transgenerational trauma on individuals and families

• Recognize how historical, cultural, and systemic factors contribute to trauma experiences

• Strengthen their ability to identify trauma-related responses and behaviors

• Increase their cultural awareness and sensitivity when supporting Black and African individuals and communities

• Gain practical trauma-informed knowledge applicable to professional and community settings

• Enhance communication and support skills when engaging with individuals affected by trauma

• Build greater confidence in responding to trauma-related concerns within culturally diverse environments

• Earn 10 CPD hours and a Certificate of Completion

This training offers a unique opportunity to explore trauma through a culturally informed framework while strengthening the knowledge and skills needed to support healing, resilience, and well-being within Black and African communities.

CONTACT:

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: https://myunburdenhub.org/our-insititue/