CORPORATE
Trauma-Informed Training for Family Lawyers
Welcome to my trauma-informed training programme tailored specifically for family lawyers.
As legal practitioners you navigate emotionally charged situations while managing heavy caseloads and tight deadlines. The pressure to maintain professionalism amidst intense emotional turmoil is a constant challenge.
Understanding the struggles that clients face during divorce, such as feelings of loss, fear and uncertainty, is essential. According to a survey by the Law Society of England and Wales, over 60% of family law solicitors cite dealing with emotionally charged clients as one of their top challenges. Additionally, nearly 70% of family law practitioners report experiencing work-related stress, with the emotional toll of handling clients’ personal crises being a significant contributing factor.
Why Trauma-Informed Training Matters?
Divorce is not just about legal proceedings; it is about navigating profound life changes and emotional upheaval. Clients facing divorce often grapple with a multitude of emotions and uncertainty, stemming from both the current situation and past experiences.
Trauma informed coaching recognises the impact of past traumas on an individual’s present experience. By understanding and addressing these underlying traumas, lawyers can better support their clients and foster more positive outcomes.
​​
​
Enhance Client Satisfaction:
​By integrating trauma-informed support and techniques, you will provide a more holistic and compassionate service to your clients, leading to higher satisfaction and better outcomes. This also contributes to your own well-being by reducing stress.
​
Improve Efficiency:
​Addressing underlying issues can expedite the divorce process, reduce conflict and facilitate smoother negotiations. Recognising signs of trauma in clients allows more effective communication and leads to quicker resolutions for your clients and a more streamlined process.
​
Personal Well-Being: ​
Investing in trauma-informed training provides understanding to navigate the stressful and emotional demands of your profession, promoting your own well-being and resilience in dealing with challenging cases.
​
Market Differentiator:
​Offering trauma-informed services sets your firm apart as a leader in compassionate legal advocacy. This unique approach not only attracts clients seeking personalised support but also distinguishes your firm in a competitive market, enhancing your reputation and attracting new business opportunities.​
​
Improve Team Dynamics:
​Trauma informed training fosters a culture of empathy and understanding within your firm, leading to stronger team cohesion and collaboration. By equipping all members of your team with the skills to navigate sensitive clients interactions, you create a supportive environment that enhances productivity and morale.
​
​
​
What You Will Learn
Understanding Trauma: Gain insights into the nervous system responses to trauma.
​
Recognising Signs of Trauma: Learning to identify when your client is in a trauma response.
​
Impact on Decision-Making: Understanding how trauma can affect client’s decision-making abilities and cognitive functioning.
​
Shut Down and Dissociation: Recognising shut down and dissociation in clients as a common coping mechanism in response to trauma.
​
Building Rapport and Trust: Providing strategies for solicitors to establish rapport, trust and safety with traumatised clients.
​
Trauma-Informed Communication: Providing strategies on how to communicate sensitively and effectively with clients experiencing trauma and avoiding re-traumatising them using non-triggering language and actions.
​