An E-Learning Course by Born at the Right Time
Created by Rachel Wright, with leading voices in the field
Welcome to the Masterclass in Parent Carer Trauma
Going beyond awareness to meaningful action
This powerful and timely course explores the trauma experienced by parent carers. Drawing on the latest research and the expertise of professionals with lived experience, this course offers practical, responsive strategies for professionals working across health, education, and social care.
Parent carers are often navigating extreme and ongoing stress while advocating for their children and working alongside hard working practitioners within often fragmented and uncoordinated systems. This course helps to understand, recognise, and respond to that trauma with empathy, authority, and actionable care.
As with all Born at the Right Time training, this course will be
Rooted in
Lived Experience Informed by
Research Delivering
Actionable Solutions
Who This Course is For?
This masterclass is for professionals working in Special Educational Needs (SEN), health, education, and social care, including those in face-to-face, managerial, and commissioning roles.
This is not a course in clinical diagnosis or treatment of trauma. Rather, it is designed for the many non-trauma specialist professionals who routinely work alongside families. It is for the myriad of practitioners whose interactions can either unintentionally cause harm or become a source of empowerment.
What You’ll Gain
A clear understanding of how trauma is expressed in parent carers
Insight into systems-generated trauma and the unintended potential harm from repetitive assessments, fragmented services, and disempowering practices
Knowledge of the impact of trauma on parent carer health and well-being, including suicide risk
The unseen negative impact parent carer trauma has on practitioners and the systems they work within
Practical strategies to create safe, trusting relationships with parent carers
Communication strategies that prioritise empathy, respect, and emotional regulation
A trauma-informed lens that supports collaboration, co-production and personalised care
Reflection opportunities to consider how you and your service can make meaningful change
Learn From Leading Voices
This course features insights and teaching from some of the most respected names in the fields of trauma, disability, and parent carer lived experience:
Dr Joanna Griffin – Counselling Psychologist, parent carer, author of Day by Day, and founder of Affinity Hub
Dr Julie Calveley – Learning Disability Nurse, Founder of NAC, specialising in trauma and wellbeing in people with complex disabilities
Dr Ana Aiello – completed her PhD at the School of Law, University of Leeds. Currently working as the Cerebra Postdoctoral Researcher at Leeds University.
Dr Siobhan O’Dwyer – Associate Professor in Social Care at Birmingham University, leading international research into parent carer suicide and homicide
Dr Julian George – Journalist and knowledge transfer consultant focused on the deaths of learning disabled and autistic people
Ellie Chapple – Dynamic speaker, inclusion advocate and change-maker, known for her message to #FlipTheNarrative
Why This Matters
Parent carers save the UK economy over £132 billion annually through their unpaid labour (Carers UK, 2020), yet face chronic stress and deteriorating health outcomes (Miodrag & Hodapp, 2010; Fraser, 2023). Systems often inadvertently cause further trauma, eroding trust and damaging relationships.
As a practitioner, you have the power to reduce harm and promote a safe, collaborative environment. By understanding trauma and responding with empathy, clarity, and purpose—you can help create environments that promote safety, dignity, and growth.
Course Features
Interactive content and reflection activities
Real-life case studies and downloadable tools
Evidence-informed strategies you can apply immediately
Learn at your own pace, anytime
Certificate of completion provided
Testimonials
Take the Next Step
Join a community of professionals who are reimagining what it means to work with families. This course is a call to action—one that moves beyond awareness into meaningful, compassionate practice.
➡️ Enrol now in the Masterclass in Parent Carer Trauma.
Inclusion and Diversity Statement
We acknowledge that trauma is experienced differently depending on intersectional identities. Race, gender, sexuality, disability, culture, and class profoundly shape how families encounter and navigate trauma. At Born at the Right Time, we are committed to inclusive, equitable practice that recognises and values the rich diversity of all families. We strive to amplify marginalised voices and challenge the structural inequalities that continue to impact outcomes for parent carers and their children.
Content Warning
This course contains accounts of traumatic lived experiences, including discussions of suicide, homicide, and systemic injustice. We encourage participants to engage with care and consider their own wellbeing while participating in this training.
This is a flexible e-learning course, which can also be delivered in-person by Born at the Right Time’s experienced trainers. To book a bespoke session focused on your specific objectives, context and learner needs, email: training@bornattherighttime.com