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Trauma & Drug Induced Psychosis: Creating a Safe Space for Customers   Face-2-Face TRaining The Dudson Centre, Hanley, England. ST1 5DD Thursday 14th May from 9:30 am to 2pm What’s it about? INSIGHT Academy are pleased to host Jason Snape’s “Trauma & Drug Induced Psychosis: Creating a Safe Space for Happier Customers” Workshop This half […]

Strengths Based Practice One-Day Face-2-Face Training Event Tuesday 5th May 2026 9:30am to 16:00pm GMT INSIGHT Academy are happy to present Strengths Based Practice delivered by Jane Turner. Face-2-Face What’s it About? Many services aim to work with people’s strengths, goals and interests. However, sometimes we undermine this by focussing on people’s problems rather than on nurturing their […]

Inspiring Change Motivational Interviewing Insight Academy is happy to present a 2-day online training course on Motivational Interviewing delivered by Steven Talbot Consultancy. What is Motivational Interviewing? 1. It is an effective evidence-based approach to overcoming ambivalence (ambivalence keeps many people from making positive life). 2. It is non-judgmental, non-confrontational and non-adversarial. 3. It is […]

Bitesize Trauma & How to Respond Online event Thursday, 18th June from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm GMT   What’s it About? INSIGHT Academy are pleased to host bitesize sessions on “Trauma & How to Respond” training with Sarah Miller.   Who should attend? · Frontline support workers · Outreach teams · Housing and substance […]

Face-2-Face Training Event   Wednesday, 13th May 2026 9:30am to 12:30pm GMT What’s it About? INSIGHT Academy presenting From Clash to Collaboration: A structured approach to resolving workplace conflict delivered by Sarah Miller. From Clash to Collaboration: A structured approach to resolving workplace conflict with professionalism & purpose.   Who should attend? Front-facing staff Team […]

Safeguarding Hidden Vulnerabilities Online event 12th May from 9:30am to 12:30pm GMT Overview An introductory course helping frontline workers to identify hidden risks, recognize exploitation and act to safeguard vulnerable people. Target Audience Frontline support workers Outreach teams Housing and substance misuse staff working with people experiencing homelessness or exploitation Course Aims Increase awareness of […]

Empathy Fatigue Online event 28th April 2026 from 9:30am to 12:30pm GMT Overview “Refilling the tank: An introduction to Empathy Fatigue Explained” – simple strategies for staying grounded & resilient in demanding work. Who should attend? Frontline staff in health, social care, education & local authorities Support, advocacy & community workers Volunteers or practitioners supporting […]

Women, Stigma, and Structural Inequality In appreciation International Women’s Day, I am reflecting on research I have co-authored examining women’s experiences of homelessness, drug and alcohol use, stigma, and multiple disadvantage, and what this work tells us about the structural nature of gendered harm. In our research with women experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantage in […]