Please note: This presentation discusses trauma and its impact on practitioners, including vicarious trauma and burnout. We are sensitive to participants' own lived experiences of trauma. If this content raises anything for you, support is available through Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24 hours, 7 days).
Working with trauma is deeply meaningful, but it also asks a lot of us. Over time, the cumulative impact of sitting with distress, navigating risk, and staying emotionally present can quietly erode our capacity if we're not attending to how we sustain ourselves in the work. This workshop offers practical and reflective ways to remain trauma-responsive without becoming depleted. By integrating strategies such as nervous system awareness, intentional boundaries, and grounded reflective practice, counsellors can strengthen their ability to stay present, attuned, and effective across the long term.
The workshop combines current research, practice wisdom, and case-based application.
Learning outcomes:
- Apply principles of trauma-responsive practice in ways that support both client safety and practitioner sustainability.
- Critically reflect on the impact of ongoing trauma work on their own wellbeing, capacity, and clinical decision-making.
- Identify early signs of vicarious trauma, burnout, and empathic strain in themselves and others.
- Implement boundaries and workload practices that support ethical, effective, and sustainable care across different practice contexts.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 2 July 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (AEST)
Location: Online via Zoom
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Recording provided to all registrants
Alissa and Brodie bring complementary expertise across clinical practice, leadership, and system design. They are highly skilled in translating complex evidence into practical, engaging learning experiences that resonate with both frontline practitioners and organisational leaders. Their combined backgrounds in workforce development, supervision, and service delivery position them strongly to deliver high-quality, relevant training that supports sustainable practice, strengthens capability, and enhances outcomes across diverse settings.
Presenter: Alissa Miller
Alissa Miller is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with extensive experience across child and family, mental health, and suicide prevention services. She brings strong capability in clinical governance, service design, and organisational leadership, having overseen multi-site programs and multidisciplinary teams in complex care environments. Alissa's practice centres on delivering evidence-informed, trauma-responsive, and person-centred support that prioritises safety, empowerment, and meaningful outcomes. Alissa is known for developing skilled, reflective teams through supervision, mentoring, and workforce development, as well as building effective partnerships with government and community stakeholders. She contributes to the sector through research, program development, and professional education, with a focus on translating theory into practical strategies that support sustainable practice and long-term impact.
* Please note that presenter bios are prepared by the presenters and are shared as provided without modification. They reflect each presenter's own professional journey and perspective.
Presenter: Brodie Luchetti
Brodie Luchetti is a leader in community mental health and wellbeing, with a strong background spanning frontline practice, program leadership, and service development. She has led large-scale initiatives and brings a deep understanding of the operational and human demands within complex service systems. Brodie is recognised for cultivating resilient, high-functioning teams and embedding approaches that support both quality care and staff wellbeing. Her experience across suicide prevention, children's services, mental health, and psychotherapy informs a balanced approach that integrates clinical insight with strategic thinking. She has worked collaboratively with stakeholders to design and implement trauma-informed systems, with a focus on strengthening service delivery, enhancing workforce capacity, and supporting sustainable, effective practice over time.
* Please note that presenter bios are prepared by the presenters and are shared as provided without modification. They reflect each presenter's own professional journey and perspective.
CPD
Attending this webinar counts as 2 hours of Category A CPD (Continuing Professional Development). Watching a recording of this webinar, which will be provided to registrants, can be used towards 2 hours of Category B CPD.
You must attend 75% of a webinar to receive a CPD certificate for Category A CPD.
Ticket Prices
PACFA Members: $35.00 + GST ($38.50)
Student Members: $25.00 + GST ($27.50)
Non-Members: $50.00 + GST ($55.00)
What to Expect After You Register
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Alternatively, you can find the Zoom link if you log into your account under the "My events" tab.
Event Cancellations
Customers seeking to cancel their registration more than 5 working days (for courses) and 48 hours (for webinars) prior to the event date may request a credit to be applied to their account. Cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. Cancellations made with less notice than this are non-refundable or exchangeable. Credits are valid for up to a year from the purchase date. This policy is at PACFA's discretion and may change.