PACE
PACE approach training helps your team use playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy to build trust with people who have experienced trauma. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Understand and use the PACE approach
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand what the PACE approach is and where it comes from
- Know how trauma and attachment difficulties affect behaviour
- Understand what playfulness means in practice and when to use it
- Be able to show acceptance of the feelings behind behaviour
- Know how to use curiosity to understand behaviour rather than react to it
- Understand how empathy helps a person feel safe and understood
- Be able to apply PACE during difficult moments
- Know how to sustain a PACE approach across a staff team
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Introduction to PACE
- Where PACE comes from
- Therapeutic care and relationships
- Why the relationship comes first
- When PACE is used
Trauma and Attachment
- How attachment develops
- The effects of early trauma
- Blocked trust
- Behaviour as communication
Playfulness
- What playfulness means
- Lightness and connection
- Reading the moment
- When not to use playfulness
Acceptance
- Accepting feelings, not all behaviour
- Non-judgemental responses
- Separating the person from the behaviour
Curiosity
- Wondering aloud
- Asking without interrogating
- Exploring the story behind behaviour
Empathy
- Showing that you understand
- Staying present in distress
- Repair after conflict
PACE in Practice
- Using PACE in difficult moments
- Consistency across the team
- Looking after yourself
- Supporting colleagues
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Related courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the PACE course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every year.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, complex home care, special schools & SEN settings, children’s complex care, hospitals & clinics, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring PACE training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our mental health training range. Also explore mandatory training and clinical training.