The Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma (COECT)

Welcome to the Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma (COECT), a supportive community dedicated to empowering parents and professionals who care for children affected by adverse childhood experiences and neurodivergent characteristics. Our mission is to create a supportive community for parents and supporting professionals where you can find the resources, knowledge, and support they need to help their children thrive. 

At COECT, we offer a wide range of services designed to support both parents and professionals:

• Help and Support: Our therapeutic services support families who require assistance with trauma-informed/therapeutic parenting as well as those needing relief from compassion fatigue symptoms. We also assist families on the edge of care and those families experiencing child-on-parent violence. We can provide support packages which are designed to provide compassionate assistance to families on the verge of crisis, offering a supportive hand during difficult times.
• Training: Our comprehensive training courses cover topics such as Therapeutic & Trauma-Informed Parenting, Compassion Fatigue, and Strategies to Manage Behaviour. Our training is available both in-person and online.
• Qualifications: We provide a variety of trauma-informed, accredited, customized qualifications with NCFE CACHE, ranging from level 1 to level 4 for parents and supporting professionals.
• Resources & Peer Support: We provide access to a wealth of training, peer support, and well-being resources. This includes research, articles, and practical tools designed to help families and professionals support children effectively. Additionally, we offer a community where parents and caregivers can connect through our support groups called TIPS Meet-Ups. Here, you can share experiences and build relationships. Our goal is to create a network of support and understanding through our Trauma-Informed Parents Hub membership.