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Book now for ‘Building the right support through trauma informed approaches and relational working’ conference 

We are delighted to share that booking is now open for ‘Building the right support through trauma informed approaches and relational working’ – a conference from Bild, the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) and Respond.  

Taking place on Wednesday 28 June 2023, at theStudio Birmingham, the event seeks to further our shared mission to deepen services’ understanding of trauma, and its impact on people with, learning disabilities, autistic people and people with mental health difficulties.   

The conference will be of interest to those working in the education, health and social care sectors. In particular, for Commissioners, head teachers, social workers, learning disability nurses and psychologists. 

Family carers and people with lived experience are also warmly welcomed. 

Booking is now open – click here to book  

 

Celebrating 30 years of Respond 

We are delighted that this event also celebrates the 30th anniversary of Respond offering specialist services to people with learning disabilities and autistic people with experience of trauma.  

Respond has pioneered unique specialised services that support people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced abuse and trauma.  All our work has its foundations in the psychodynamic and systemic theories of psychotherapy and trauma. Our ambition is to enable organisations and individuals to clearly understand why being trauma informed in approach is important in order to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities and autistic people and empower individuals and organisations to achieve this. 

Conference Programme 

The conference will offer a programme of thought-provoking keynotes and workshops to develop trauma-informed understanding and practice.  

The conference programme will include:   

• Speakers including experts by experience, professionals, academics across education health and social care.  
• A focus on the key themes of therapeutic and relational working, trauma-informed approaches with people most at risk of poor mental health in order to prevent institutional, restrictive and traumatic models of care 
• A display of coproduced paintings by artist Henny Beaumont.   
• Workshops on themes including advocacy; Cosa; transforming care; forensics; young people and therapeutic approaches. 
• A celebration of 30 years of Respond 

Book your place today! 

 

Venue 

The conference takes place at the vibrant theStudio Birmingham.  

Easily reached by public transport, theStudio is just a five minute walk from Birmingham New Street Station for those arriving by train and also is served by a host of city bus routes.  

 

A collaboration from Bild, the RRN and Respond  

As a collaboration between Bild, the RRN and Respond, the event seeks to further our shared mission to deepen services’ understanding of trauma, and its impact on people with mental health difficulties, learning disabilities and autistic people.  

About Bild 

For 50 years, Bild (British Institute of Learning Disabilities) has protected and supported the rights of people with learning disabilities. We want a more fair and equal society where everyone has the same rights and opportunities.  

 

About Restraint Reduction Network 

The Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) is a registered charity with an ambitious vision to eliminate the unnecessary use of restrictive practices in health and social care and education. We seek to create a culture of respect for human rights across services, wanting services to be safe, dignified and respect people’s autonomy and wellbeing. 

 

About Respond 

Respond is a national charity celebrating its 30th anniversary of providing therapy and specialist support services to people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced abuse, violence or trauma. Our mission is to reduce the impact of trauma in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autistic people, by developing trusting relationships, through psychotherapeutically informed services.