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The Intersectionality Of Trauma and Neurodivergence

The Intersectionality Of Trauma and Neurodivergence

By Epione Training & Consultancy

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Highlights

  • Delivered Online or In-Person

  • Delivered at your location

  • UK Wide

  • Full day

  • Intermediate level

Description

Neurodivergent individuals are significantly more likely to experience misunderstanding, exclusion, and environments that inadvertently cause harm. They experience the world through uniquely wired nervous systems that shape how they think, feel, and respond to their surroundings. When these differences are not recognised or supported, the nervous system may adapt in ways that reflect survival, protection, and the impact of trauma.

This Epione course explores the critical intersection between trauma and neurodivergence, supporting professionals to understand how trauma may present differently, the role of sensory processing in distress and regulation, and how environments can either increase threat or promote safety, wellbeing, and resilience.

Grounded in trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming principles, this course supports a vital shift—from managing behaviour to understanding the nervous system, and from compliance to compassion.

This Trauma & Neurodivergence course helps practitioners to:

  • Understand the Role of Sensory Processing in Trauma Responses: Participants will be able to recognise how sensory sensitivities in neurodivergent individuals may influence their trauma responses.

  • Create Supportive Environments: Participants will learn how to design/modify environments that minimise sensory overload and promote wellbeing and resilience for neurodivergent individuals with trauma histories, ensuring that strategies are both neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-sensitive.

  • Understand Neurodivergence and Trauma: Participants will be able to define neurodivergence and trauma, and explain the intersections between these concepts, including how neurodivergent individuals may experience trauma throughout their life-course.

  • Recognise the Effects of Trauma on Neurodivergent Individuals: Participants will learn to identify signs and symptoms of trauma in neurodivergent individuals, taking into account variations in behaviour, cognitive styles, and social communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is Epione?

    Epione is a leading Trauma Training provider in the United Kingdom. We are a strong values-driven social enterprise operating as a commercial organisation.

    If you'd like to, you can read independent evaluations here - https://www.epione-training.com/evaluations 

    Or, hear it from the delegates who attended our courses - https://www.epione-training.com/trauma-training-testimonials

  • Who are the courses for?

    Epione offers flexible, high-quality training and consultancy solutions for organisations of all sizes - from large-scale workforce development to focused, specialist briefs.

  • Why choose Epione?

    Epione Training & Consultancy was formed in 2019 by Alex O’Donnell BA, MSc, PGDip, and Dr Dawn Harris. The organisation is led by a group of highly experienced trauma informed visionaries with proven clinical expertise and transformational methods of organisational change.

    We specialise in providing trauma training throughout the United Kingdom. All core training aligns to the NES national trauma training framework, is grounded in clear learning objectives with robust independent evaluations demonstrating successful outcomes. We also specialise in trauma informed leadership and organisational transformation through our bespoke consultancy service.

    Epione’s courses are approved through the BPS CPD Quality Mark Scheme for the purposes of continuing professional development, alongside a proven track record of consultation and facilitating lasting trauma informed practice and culture. Courses are accredited by the national CPD certification service.

    Our aims & objectives are simple:

    • Co-create a trauma responsive society by raising awareness of psychological trauma, its causes, manifestations and therapeutic approaches – specifically, those centred around relational connection and compassion.
    • Co-promote and support healing and real-world resilience within individuals and communities across Scotland and throughout the United Kingdom through training and consultancy.
  • Who are Epione Trainers?

    Our model and mission are inseparable as we actively recruit people with a history of trauma with the provision of training and financial stability to become integral to our research and delivery teams. This authentic voice is at the heart of everything we do as we guide professionals and organisations toward trauma-informed excellence.

    Meet the people who make Epione here - https://www.epione-training.com/about-us

  • Do you have to complete the course for certification?

    To receive certification, a delegate would have to attend all scheduled days of the course (e.g., both days for Level 3).

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