A one-hour session that will help you understand and apply trauma-informed practice when supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
By the end of the session participants will:
• Understand trauma and trauma experiences.
• Understand the challenges faced by UASC.
• Learn the complexities of being looked after, leaving care and UASC
• Explore trauma-informed practice and how it can be used effectively in social work interventions with UASC.
• Identify practical tips for practitioners working with UASC, and pitfalls to avoid.
• Explore self-care and how to manage the impact of working with trauma.Speaker
Dr Wuraola Bolaji
Dr Wuraola Bolaji is a psychoanalytically trained Doctor of Social Work. She is a trauma-informed Practitioner,
Educator and Thought Leader. Wuraola has several years of experience managing Looked After Children and
Leaving Care Teams. She is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire MSc and BSc social
work programmes. She is also Admissions Lead for both programmes. Wuraola is passionate about improving
outcomes for students, care-experienced young people and Unaccompanied Asylum- Seeking Children (UASC).
