Parents of children with special educational needs (SEN) face not only the challenges of advocacy but also the trauma inflicted by a system that resists, denies, and punishes their efforts to secure support. In this powerful and insightful training, you will: Understand Parent Carer Trauma – Learn what causes it and the ongoing results. Gain Creative Techniques for Healing – Discover approaches to help parent carers during their most traumatic moments and guide them towards recovery. Be Inspired by Lived Experience – Hear from our trainer, who will share her personal story and the creative techniques that helped her heal from trauma caused by professionals. By the end of this session, you’ll leave empowered and equipped with practical tools to support your parent carer clients and a deeper understanding of the battles they face. What to bring: Notebook and pen, Paper and fine liners/felt tips or markers Nicola is a Creative Counsellor, Outdoor Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer with a private practice at The Caravan Clinic in Leeds. She offers therapy outdoors in the surrounding area and online, working with individuals, couples, and families. Her work focuses on bereavement, women’s mental health, and neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism). As a neurodivergent person and parent, Nicola understands the importance of carving out space in our fast-paced world to prevent burnout. She is passionate about creating safe, creative spaces—not just for her clients, but also for fellow professionals who need time to reflect, process, and recharge. This session will be recorded and available in your membership hub too: Nicola is a Creative Counsellor, Outdoor Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer with a private practice at The Caravan Clinic in Leeds. She offers therapy outdoors in the surrounding area and online, working with individuals, couples, and families. Her work focuses on bereavement, women’s mental health, and neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism). As a neurodivergent person and parent, Nicola understands the importance of carving out space in our fast-paced world to prevent burnout. She is passionate about creating safe, creative spaces—not just for her clients, but also for fellow professionals who need time to reflect, process, and recharge.