Become a Certified Steps to Freedom Facilitator – 12th August, Nottingham
- Jun 16
- 2 min read
We’re excited to announce our upcoming CPD accredited Steps to Freedom Facilitator Training on Wednesday, 12th August, designed for professionals supporting survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
This one-day training will equip you to confidently deliver the 10-week Steps to Freedom programme, empowering participants to build resilience, connection, and personal growth in a safe and structured environment.
Who is this training for? This training is ideal for professionals with experience of working directly with survivors and having delivered group work including in social care, community services, housing, mental health, and voluntary sector organisations. If you’re passionate about supporting people through recovery and positive change, this training will give you the practical skills and confidence to facilitate the programme effectively.
What you’ll gain:
Full preparation to deliver the 10-week Steps to Freedom programme
Knowledge of evidence-informed, trauma-aware facilitation techniques
Access to resources and session plans to support your work
Opportunity to enhance your continued professional development (CPD)
Details:
Date: Wednesday, 12th August 2026
Time: 9:00am – 5pm
Location: Sherwood Community Centre, NG5 3FN, Nottingham
Cost / Booking: £250
The Steps to Freedom programme has been independently evaluated by Nottingham Trent University, with evidence showing that it supports positive outcomes for people affected by domestic and sexual abuse, including peer connection, mutual support, and a sense of belonging.
Spaces are very limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to expand your professional skills and make a real difference in the lives of survivors.
Facilitating 'Steps to Freedom' -1 day training.
This training is to be completed in order to deliver the steps to freedom as a facilitator or co-facilitator. This can be a standalone training for experienced facilitators or added on to the best practice training in Tuesday 11th of August for those with less experience.
The training includes practical training to learn how to run the programme using the handbook and journals. Practicing the activities with examples of how to facilitate each activity in a trauma informed and anti-oppressive way. The training will be interactive, using case studies, role play, and reflection to build practical skills and confidence.
For professionals working with survivors but with little or no experience of facilitating groups we recommend completing our 'Best Practice in Survivor Recovery Programmes' 1 day training first. Focusing on trauma-informed practice, group dynamics, and safeguarding. 1 day course £250 Launching in 2026. This can be combined with the Steps to Freedom Training at a reduced rate of £450
