Welcome to the Digital Resources page for Connected Self's Trauma Responsive Training

Here you can find links to interact live with the training, as well as digital handouts related to learning content. Access these resources forever!

Yeah, but...

Concepts can sometimes sound great in theory, but it can be hard to see how they relate to practice. Please let us know what concepts do not land for you so we can revisit these and ensure they are meaningful for you at a later stage in the learning journey.

PASS - 8th Nov 2024
DHS - Nov 2024

Training Module Resources: Handouts and Experientials

Access handouts for all training modules here, as well as additional resources mentioned but not covered during the training.

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If you have any questions reagrding the resources, please contact (08) 8232 2438 or via email at training@connectedself.com.au

Polyvagal Practices

Polyvagal practices aim to enhance physiological regulation, restore a sense of safety, and promote engagement through autonomic nervous system regulation.

This enhances social and emotional learning, including recognising and regulating emotions (from a physiological lens) and developing empathy for others.

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PACE

Developed as part of attachment-focused family therapy, PACE is a trauma-informed approach aiming to create safe, trusting, emotionally connected relationships with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma or attachment difficulties. PACE stands for:

Playfulness

  • Approaching with an open, ready, calm, relaxed and engaged attitude.
  • Not taking yourself/situations too seriously.
  • Diffusing difficult/tense situations.

Acceptance

  • Unconditionally accepting the current state/mood/behaviour.
  • Accepting that there are things unseen that lie below behaviour.
  • Acceptance supports feeling secure, safe and loved

Curiosity

  • Understanding the child gently and without judgement.
  • Supporting child to bring awareness to their inner life.
  • Wondering statements.

Empathy

  • A sense of compassion and understanding for young person’s feelings and thoughts.

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