Trauma-Informed Investigations Training

1. The Neurobiology of Trauma

Presented by Dr. Jim Hopper (Independent Consultant & Teaching Associate, Harvard Medical School)

Understand what happens in the brain during trauma, how memory encoding and retrieval are impacted by trauma and stress, and why a “reflexes and habits” model offers a more reliable framework than “fight, flight, freeze, fawn.”
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of trauma’s neurological impacts and how to use that knowledge to support participants and shape better interviews.

2. Practical Application of Trauma-Informed Principles

Led by Laura Hutchinson (Co-CEO, Barker Hutchinson)

Gain hands-on tools to bring trauma-informed care into every step of your process—from intake to final report writing. Through interactive case studies, you’ll learn how to:

• Build rapport and trust with trauma-affected individuals
• Conduct trauma-informed interviews using empathic communication
• Avoid common mistakes that damage participant trust
• Apply a person-centered lens to your interactions throughout the investigation

3. Managing Vicarious Trauma

Trauma affects investigators too. This session helps you recognize the signs of vicarious trauma and gives you tools to protect your well-being and maintain professional clarity.

Built for real-world impact

Based on hundreds of investigations, this training reflects the latest trauma-informed strategies used by top regulatory and workplace investigators.

Practical focus

We go beyond theory with real-life case scenarios and small group practice.

Expert-led

You’ll learn directly from Dr. Jim Hopper and Laura Hutchinson, two leading voices in trauma and investigation practice.

This course is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their investigative practice through a trauma-informed lens, including:

• Investigators looking to deepen their trauma-informed interviewing skills
• Professionals seeking to refresh and modernize their approach
• HR and regulatory professionals expanding into investigative work
• Anyone tasked with sensitive interviews or investigations who wants practical, hands-on training

• Date: February 3, 2026
• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
• Location: Live Online (link provided upon registration)
• Investment: $675 CAD per person
• Group Discount: $100 off per person for teams of 4 or more

For questions or group registration, contact: info@barkerhutchinson.com 

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