Professional Development

Workshops and trainings designed to elevate your skills, improve client outcomes, reach new goals and learn valuable and practical skills you won't get anywhere else.

Unlock your potential with Vida's tailored professional development services designed for your growth.

From Overwhelmed to Empowered

The Role of the Nervous System in Decision Making

For professionals supporting clients facing injury, trauma, or high-stress situations—also suitable for admin teams. This is the #1 seller and one of the most unique workshops that will leave you walking away with significant tools and understanding. 

You’ll learn:

  • Nervous system basics
  • How stress impacts decision-making
  • Practical regulation techniques
  • Client and staff support strategies
  • Bonus: Self-care segment

CPD points eligible

Protecting Your Passion

Thriving Beyond Vicarious Trauma

For professional teams working with vulnerable clients. Ideal for those hands-on including those exposed to others stories of DV, abuse, trauma etc. 

You’ll gain:

  • Key differences between VT, burnout, and compassion fatigue
  • Prevention strategies
  • Interactive case examples
  • Bonus: Self-care in practice

CPD points eligible

Relighting the Fire

What is Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

Great for mixed teams—lawyers, clinicians and admin staff alike. This one is a great "all rounder" workshop!

You’ll explore:

  • Burnout vs. compassion fatigue
  • Causes and prevention
  • Staff support strategies
  • Bonus: Workplace wellbeing tips

CPD points eligible

How Compassion Improves Performance

Building Resilient and Cohesive Teams

Designed for leaders and teams wanting to boost motivation, wellbeing, and collaboration.

You’ll learn:

  • Basics of self-compassion and its role in wellbeing
  • How compassion motivates individuals and teams to reach goals
  • Strategies for learning from mistakes without blame
  • Tools to strengthen team cohesion and workplace culture

CPD points eligible

Flooded to Free

Working with Clients Experiencing Trauma

For lawyers, allied health professionals, and client-facing teams supporting vulnerable populations. This advanced workshop provides practical tools and frameworks to confidently recognise and respond to clients experiencing trauma or heightened emotional states.

You’ll learn:

  • How to recognise trauma responses
  • The 4 R’s of trauma-informed care
  • A framework for trauma-informed conversations
  • Practical communication and support strategies
  • Tools to build safety, trust, and connection
  • Bonus: Experiential trauma-response activity

CPD points eligible

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