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    Four-stage CPD pathway

    Trauma Recovery Focus Model (TRFM)

    A pathway for recovery-oriented practice

    TRFM is the Trauma Recovery Focus Model: a four-stage trauma recovery training pathway developed and trademarked by Betsy de Thierry. Each stage deepens professional understanding over time while keeping recovery at the centre.

    Sarah is an approved associate trainer.

    What makes it different

    More than awareness

    The pathway helps teams move beyond surface explanations of behaviour and towards a clearer, shared understanding of trauma, recovery, and the relationships that make a difference.

    Four stages that deepen over time

    Recovery-oriented thinking

    For professionals and teams

    Why It Matters

    Trauma can shape every part of a person's life

    Trauma can affect the nervous system, emotions, body, behaviour, learning, and relationships. A recovery-oriented understanding helps professionals think more clearly about what they see and respond with greater care.

    Who It's For

    For people and teams supporting recovery

    Therapists and counsellorsSchools and teachersSupport servicesSocial careProfessionals supporting children, young people, and families

    It is particularly valuable for multi-disciplinary teams seeking a shared trauma recovery framework across their setting.

    The Pathway

    Four stages, increasing depth

    Each stage adds depth to the last. The pathway is designed for progressive learning rather than a complete model delivered through a single public overview.

    Stage One

    Foundational trauma recovery understanding

    Establishes a shared foundation for trauma recovery thinking and prepares participants for the progressive depth of later stages.

    Stage Two

    Deeper recognition of complex presentations

    Extends understanding into more layered presentations and supports deeper, more confident professional thinking.

    Stage Three

    Further depth and reflection in practice

    Builds reflective understanding and helps professionals integrate the framework more fully within their setting.

    Stage Four

    The deepest stage of the pathway

    Supports the most advanced level of understanding, reflection, and applied integration within a participant's professional setting.

    What Participants Gain

    Understanding that supports more confident practice

    Clearer understanding of trauma and trauma assessment.

    Better recognition of trauma symptoms and complex presentations.

    Deeper awareness of dissociation and shame in context.

    Stronger understanding of trauma-informed and trauma recovery focused practice.

    More confidence supporting children, young people, families, and networks.

    Stronger reflective thinking about culture transformation in teams and settings.

    TRFM is available as CPD training for professional groups and services. Enquire to discuss the right stage or entry point for your setting.

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