LEARN MORE ABOUT TRAUMA INFORMED PRACTICES
Improving Mental Health & Wellbeing around the world
With CPD/CE Accredited Trauma Informed and Positive Psychology workshops for individuals, schools, workplaces and public sector organisations
Improving Mental Health & Wellbeing around the world
With CPD/CE Accredited Trauma Informed and Positive Psychology workshops for individuals, schools, workplaces and public sector organisations
There has been..
A 25% increase in depression and anxiety worldwide since 2020
Almost 1 Billion people worldwide facing mental health challenges.
That’s why integrating Trauma Informed Awareness with Positive Psychology is an absolute must as a next-generation solution for the growing mental health crisis in individuals, schools, workplaces and public sector organisations.
Explore The Workshops
The Mental Wellbeing Company offers trauma informed awareness and positive psychology workshops designed to create safer, more supportive environments in schools, workplaces, and public sector organisations.
Our CPD/CE accredited workshops provide educators, leaders, and employees with the knowledge and tools to understand and address the impact of trauma on mental health and wellbeing.
SCHOOLS
WORKPLACES
PUBLIC SECTOR
Empower teachers and parents with trauma informed strategies and positive psychology tools to foster learning and growth for our students.
Create a culture of understanding and support to enhance productivity and employee wellbeing and mental health.
Equip public servants with the skills to provide trauma informed care and services, reducing burnout and mental health issues.
Explore The Workshops
The Mental Wellbeing Company offers trauma informed awareness and positive psychology workshops designed to create safer, more supportive environments in schools, workplaces, and public sector organisations.
Our CPD/CE accredited workshops provide educators, leaders, and employees with the knowledge and tools to understand and address the impact of trauma on mental health and wellbeing.
SCHOOLS
Empower teachers and parents with trauma informed strategies and positive psychology tools to foster learning and growth for our students.
WORKPLACES
Create a culture of understanding and support to enhance productivity and employee wellbeing and mental health.
PUBLIC SECTOR
Equip public servants with the skills to provide trauma informed care and services reducing burnout and mental health issues.
Trauma Unlocking™ Workbook
Work with us 1:1 to kickstart your own healing journey.
Learn to uncover and understand the trauma stored in your body so you can live a happier, healthier life.
Our 1:1 coaching system integrates Internal Family Systems, beliefs, communication styles, attachment styles, dreamlog, nervous system mapping, parts mapping, and more.
We understand that taking the first step towards healing can be challenging.
That's why we're here to support you every step of the way with compassionate, trauma informed services that prioritise your wellbeing.
What exactly is trauma?
TRAUMA
noun
/ˈtrɔ·mə,ˈtraʊ.mə/
Trauma is an emotional response to an event or series of events that are deeply distressing or disturbing to an individual. This can range from one-time incidents, such as accidents, natural disasters, or violent attacks, to ongoing stressors, such as chronic illness, emotional abuse, or living in a conflict zone.
Trauma is not defined solely by the event itself but by the individual's experience of it. Two people can undergo the same event, yet their psychological and emotional responses may differ significantly. Trauma can disrupt the individual's sense of safety, leading to feelings of helplessness and a diminished sense of self and can affect one's ability to cope with and enjoy day-to-day life.
The impact of trauma can be immediate or delayed, with symptoms surfacing long after the traumatic event has passed, where the effects of trauma become deeply integrated into an individual's identity and way of interacting with the world.
Trauma can deeply affect our bodies, minds, and emotions, often in ways we might not fully understand, and can have profound long-term implications for individuals, including:
Mental Health Challenges
Chronic Illness
Physical Health Issues
Emotional Regulation Difficulties
Relationship Challenges
Substance Use & Abuse
Impaired Sense of Self
Trauma can stem from a wide range of experiences, including:
Physical Trauma
Physical trauma results from bodily harm or injury, such as accidents, assaults, or medical procedures. The physical pain and recovery process can also lead to emotional distress.
Emotional Trauma
Emotional trauma arises from experiences that leave a person feeling overwhelmed, helpless or threatened. This can include abuse, neglect, loss, or witnessing violence.
THE
INVISIBLE
TRAUMA BACKPACK
FEELS HEAVY
We all carry an invisible "backpack" filled with our past experiences, including traumas. This backpack can feel heavy and affect how we navigate life's challenges. By understanding the impact of trauma, we can learn to unpack it and develop resilience.
The Statistics
In 2019, nearly a billion people - including 14% of the world's adolescents - were living with a mental disorder.
Suicide accounted for more than 1 in 100 deaths, and 58% of suicides occurred before age 50.
Mental disorders are the leading cause of disability, causing 1 in 6 years lived with disability.
Mental ill health is responsible for 72 million working days lost.
People with severe mental health conditions die on average 10 to 20 years earlier than the general population, mostly due to preventable physical diseases.
Half of mental ill health starts by age 1, and 75% develops by age 18.
In 2018/19, stress, depression or anxiety were responsible for 44% of all cases of work-related ill health and 54% of all working days lost due to health issues.
There's been a 25% global increase in depression and anxiety since 2020
These statistics are a wake-up call for urgent action.
These statistics are a
wake-up call for urgent action.
If you're reading in disbelief and shock, you're not alone!
These facts SHOULD leave us outraged:
Outraged that one in seven 10-19-year-olds experience a mental disorder.
Outraged that public sector organisations such as the police and health care practitioners do not receive compulsory training on trauma informed awareness and practice.
Outraged that 12 billion working days are lost every year to depression and anxiety alone.
These alarming statistics reveal a disturbing truth:
A mental health crisis is unfolding before our eyes.
An avoidable crisis, no less. But our outrage is only useful if it spurs us into ACTION.
So, the question is, what are we going to DO about it?
It's time for a new approach.
One that addresses the heart of the issue and fosters a world where mental wellbeing is prioritised.
Integrating trauma informed practices with positive psychology can help create safer, healthier spaces globally.
Early support, education and intervention are crucial.
Introducing the next-generation solutions for your workspace, school or organisation.
The Benefits Of Implementing Trauma Informed Awareness And Positive Psychology Practices.
For Schools
Improved attendance
Improved academic achievement
Improved classroom behaviour
Improved mental health
Improved access to mental health support
Greater teacher satisfaction & retention
Improved staff wellbeing
Improved school culture
For Individuals
Greater resilience
Improved self-awareness
Improved relationships
Increased productivity
Better emotional regulation
Increase in self awareness
Improved cognitive function
Increase in wellbeing
For Workspaces
Improved attendance
Less absenteeism & sickness
Improved performance & efficiency
Increase in profitability
Improved staff wellbeing
Improved workplace culture
Increase in psychological safety
Greater staff satisfaction & retention
Meet Sharmila Shukla Afzal
In my journey as a Certified Trauma Informed Coach, I've witnessed the profound, life-altering impact that comes from uncovering the hidden wounds of trauma and learning to regulate and understand the nervous system.
I have trained in many different modalities and have worked with clients from all over the world. I also have a specialization in Religious Trauma and Spiritual Abuse and have created the world's first online space for healing Religious Trauma in Islamic contexts. I am currently pursuing my PhD studies in Health Coaching and Lifestyle Medicine.
My mission is to spread this knowledge globally, creating safer, more compassionate spaces where individuals and communities can heal and thrive.
Through my partnership with The Mental Wellbeing Company, I'm committed to bringing together trauma informed practices and positive psychology to make it accessible to all. As a Certified Trauma Informed Coach through The Mental Wellbeing Company, I’ve completed the ICF and CPD accredited Somatic Trauma Informed Coaching Certification and am part of the Trauma Informed Professional Network, which is the fastest growing community of trauma informed professionals in the world.
This high-level certification has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to deliver transformative workshops and 1:1 coaching sessions that prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of your team, your students or yourself.
A Message From Caroline Strawson
CEO & Founder of The Mental Wellbeing Company
Caroline Strawson is a globally recognised mental health and nervous system educator, therapist, and coach.
She has lived experience of homelessness, domestic abuse, debt, and mental illness. Having not only survived, she has gone on to become a world-leading expert in the study and education of mental health and human behaviour. Caroline brings a wealth of knowledge to her mission of making mental health and trauma mainstream subjects for all.
Through founding the Mental Wellbeing Company, she is leading a movement to make trauma informed awareness and positive psychology tools the norm in schools, workplaces, public sector organisations, and beyond.
Her vision is a world where every human understands their nervous system, leading to more compassion, passion, resilience, and thriving.
Heal the Next Generation
By integrating trauma informed practices, nervous system education and positive psychology, we can create safer spaces for learning, growth, and healing.
Join us in building a more compassionate, resilient world for the next generation.
Be Part of the Change
By prioritising our mental health and wellbeing by seeking support when needed, we can create a ripple effect of healing that touches every aspect of our lives.
Whether you're an individual looking to embark on your own healing journey or a school or organisation seeking to create a more trauma-informed environment, we're here to support you.
Take the first step today and contact us to learn more about how our workshops and coaching services can help you unlock your full potential and create lasting, positive change.
Remember, healing is possible, and you don't have to do it alone.
Are you ready to bring trauma-informed workshops to your school, workplace, or organisation? Make it a priority as a duty of care to yourself and your workspace.
Contact us to learn more about how we can support your mental wellbeing goals.
Unlock Your Trauma Informed Journey
Download our free brochure to learn how trauma informed practices can transform your school, workplace, or organisation.
