The Care Curriculum
A comprehensive toolkit for relational workers.
Workshops that are interactive, peer-led and grounded in nervous system awareness.
A comprehensive toolkit of skills, knowledge and resources designed specifically for people working in care-centred or relational roles. Start with one workshop, or create a series that suits your teams needs.
01
Holding Space
Emotional Labour, Capacity and Compassion
We cover:
The neuroscience of capacity and compassion
How to minimise the impacts of emotional labour at work
How to transition from empathic engagement to compassion in relational work
Practical strategies, tools, and resources for holding space without depleting one’s own resources
02
Managing Stress
Nervous System Awareness and Regulation
We cover:
The neurobiology of stress - including acute and chronic stress
The risks of allostatic load and how to intervene early
How to move through the stress response cycle during a work day
Practical strategies, tools, and resources for managing stress - for both individuals and teams
03
Recognising the Signs
Secondary Traumatic Stress, Burnout and Empathic Strain
We cover:
The prevalence and risks of secondary stress, empathic strain and burnout in relational work
A trauma-informed and systems-aware approach to these experiences
Somatic and cognitive tools for metabolising complex and challenging information
Practical strategies, tools, and resources for recognising the signs and responding
04
Letting Go
Debriefing, Reflective Practice and Rest
We cover:
The neuroscience of rest and relaxation - including why they are fundamental to sustaining relational work
Managing boundaries and relational porosity in relational work
A trauma-informed approach to reflective practice and debriefing
Practical strategies, tools, and resources for reflecting, debriefing, and letting the day go
05
Glimmers and Glows
Noticing, Acknowledging and Celebrating
We cover:
The neuroscience of gratitude, celebration and joy in relational work
Values mapping and commitments
‘Protecting joy’ at work
Practical strategies, tools and resources for noticing, acknowledging, and celebrating what works
Please note: this workshop is best delivered in settings where there is high psychosocial safety.
06
Trauma-Responsive Practice
Foundational Skills and Practices
We cover:
Trauma-responsive principles
Underpinning trauma theory and science
Non-Western perspectives on trauma-informed/ trauma-responsive practice
The role of the body in trauma-responsive practice
Practical strategies, tools and resources for integrating trauma-responsive practice into relational work
Immersive, reflective training days that build real skills
Bring your team together for a full-day of learning. Our full-day trainings combine content from our six core workshops (see above), and can be designed to suit the needs of your team.
01
Key Skills for Relational Workers
Managing complex relational work
Includes:
Session 1: Holding Space - Emotional Labour, Capacity and Compassion
Session 2: Recognising the Signs - Secondary Traumatic Stress, Burnout and Empathic Strain
Plus: Integrative practices focusing on relational work, values, and integrity
02
Resourcing and Regulating
Practices for Self and Others
Includes:
Session 1: Managing Stress -Nervous System Awareness and Regulation
Session 2: Letting Go - Debriefing, Reflective Practice and Rest
Plus: Integrative practices focusing on resourcing and regulating stress
03
Trauma-Informed Foundations
Foundational Skills and Practices
Includes:
Session 1: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice
Session 2: Trauma-Informed Communication Skills
Plus: Integrative practices focusing the window of tolerance / capacity
Testimonials
“This was the best session I have been present in for years and there have been some fabulous presenters. Something was very soulful about her. I loved every minute… I shut down Teams/Inbox etc and never have done so in [my work] environment where I am unable to focus on one thing as there is so much going on - I was 100% present and so very grateful for today, thank you.”
—Good Shepherd Australia & New Zealand Team Manager, learning series"Loved Jo's ability to connect different thinkers and bodies of knowledge while also tracing things back to the root sources and providing references on the run. Appreciated the framing, the slides and the insights into how she has navigated different parts of the system as a practitioner. Very refreshing!""
— Trauma-Informed Training participant"This was brilliant. I really want to give back to my team and pay it forward to everyone I connect with. I feel empowered. I have never been more present! Thank you! So inspiring! "
— Resilient Practitioner Training participant“This was my first experience in a trauma-informed learning environment and I have honestly never witnessed that level of connection, respect and safety in a group setting.”
— Practitioner Care Workshop Series participantConnect to discuss.If you are interested in booking a workshop or training for your team, please fill out this form. We will be back in touch within 48 hours.