UKTC Insight Series

The UK Trauma Council’s mission is to radically improve the help children and young people receive across the UK following traumatic events and experiences. We want to see a world where people and communities are knowledgeable, skilled and confident in nurturing and protecting those who have experienced trauma.

To support our aim, we have developed a live webinar series providing expert insights into important trauma-related areas affecting children and young people. All webinars are recorded and shared with registered delegates to access 30 days after the event.

What’s coming up

Thursday 24 September 2026

Free webinar: The Interaction Between Trauma and Neurodivergence

When mental health difficulties, trauma and neurodivergence overlap, knowing where to start can feel daunting. This free webinar embraces that complexity rather than shying away from it, helping professionals support young people more effectively.

Leading experts Professor Andrea Danese and Dr Ruchika Gajwani explore what research tells us about the links between trauma, PTSD and autism in children and young people, including the “double jeopardy” of being both neurodivergent and trauma-exposed. Chair David Trickey and a young person with lived experience bring these insights to life through real-world case studies.

Suitable for any cross-sector professional working with children and young people, this session will build confidence and understanding to help you respond to complexity with clarity and compassion.

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Thursday 19 November 2026

Live workshop: Trauma-Focused Therapy When Stability Isn’t Possible

Delivering trauma-focused therapy is rarely straightforward when a child’s life is shaped by ongoing adversity, instability, or system disruption, as can be the case for young people in care. This half-day workshop explores how to apply Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy flexibly when relational stability is limited or absent.

Led by David Trickey alongside Dr Charlie Strong, Dr Amy McMillan and Karra Fife, this 3 hour workshop uses a jointly presented case study to show how existing trusted relationships can support trauma narration, offering emotional safety without needing to build a new therapeutic attachment first.

Participants will leave able to balance fidelity to evidence-based models with real-world complexity, making sound decisions about pacing, caregiver involvement, and when to adapt, pause or proceed.

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