Recognising Trauma in the Workplace
A half-day seminar for HR professionals with Dr Ronald Zammit and Dr Esslin Terrighena. Learn how trauma can show up at work, how to recognise the signs, and how to respond with care while keeping clear professional boundaries.
Booking has closed: this seminar took place on Wednesday 28 October 2026 at ICP, Mosta.
Trauma does not stay at home when someone comes to work
Difficult experiences outside work often show up inside it. A change in behaviour, slipping performance, more days off or strained relationships with colleagues can all be signs that someone is carrying more than they are saying.
HR professionals are often the first to notice, and the first people an employee turns to. This seminar helps you understand what may be going on, and gives you practical ways to respond that are supportive, fair and within professional boundaries.
Over one focused morning, Dr Ronald Zammit and Dr Esslin Terrighena combine expert input with practical discussion and workplace vignettes, so you leave with takeaways you can bring straight back to your organisation.
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What you will learn
A practical morning built around the situations HR professionals deal with every day.
How trauma may show up at work
Understand the different ways trauma can surface in the workplace, and why it is so often mistaken for a conduct or performance problem.
The signs to look out for
Recognise changes in behaviour, performance, attendance and relationships, and what they might be telling you.
How to respond supportively
Respond with care and compassion while keeping clear professional boundaries, for the employee and for yourself.
Practical tools you can use
Work through practical discussion and workplace vignettes, and leave with useful takeaways for your own organisation.
Booking Has Closed
This seminar took place on Wednesday 28 October 2026, and booking has now closed. Our next workshop is Beyond the Impasse, a DBT workshop with Dr Christine Dunkley on 27 and 28 November 2026.
Meet your speakers
Between them, more than 35 years of experience in mental health and trauma care across Malta, the UK, Europe and Asia.
Dr Esslin Terrighena
Chartered Psychologist and Certified Trauma Specialist
Dr Esslin Terrighena is a chartered psychologist, registered psychotherapist, certified trauma specialist, consultant and trainer, with over 15 years of mental health experience across Europe and Asia.
Dr Ronald Zammit
Clinical Lead, Trauma Clinic at Willingness
Dr Ronald Zammit is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and psychotherapist, and Clinical Lead of the Trauma Clinic at Willingness. He brings over 20 years’ experience in Malta and the UK, is an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner and a registered supervisor in Clinical Psychology.
Who is it for?
This seminar is designed for HR professionals.
You are often the person a colleague turns to when life outside work starts to affect life inside it. Whether you are managing absence, holding a difficult conversation about performance or helping someone return after a hard time, this morning will help you recognise what may be happening and respond with confidence.
- You want to understand how trauma can affect behaviour, attendance and performance
- You handle sensitive conversations and want to approach them with more confidence
- You want to support employees without stepping outside your professional role
- You want to help build a more supportive, trauma-aware workplace
Seminar details
Wednesday 28 October 2026
A focused half-day from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
ICP, Mosta
Hosted at the Institute for Cellular Pharmacology. View on Google Maps
€47.50 per person
Covers your seat for the whole morning. Payment is made securely online when you book.
120 seats
Places are capped at 120 participants, and booking closes as soon as the seminar is full.
Please note: once purchased, bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please check that the date works for you before booking, and contact us first if you have any questions.
Organised by the Trauma Clinic at Willingness, in collaboration with the Malta Chamber of SMEs. With thanks to our collaborators ICP Ltd (Institute for Cellular Pharmacology) and Dee Spas Wellness.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is this seminar for?
It is designed for HR professionals: the people colleagues turn to when something outside work starts to affect how they are doing at work. No clinical background is needed.
When and where does it take place?
On Wednesday 28 October 2026, from 9:00am to 1:00pm, at ICP, Mosta.
How much does it cost?
€47.50 per person, paid securely online when you book.
How many seats are available?
The seminar is limited to 120 seats. Booking closes as soon as it is full, so we recommend booking early.
Can I get a refund or transfer my seat?
No. Once purchased, bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please make sure the date works for you before you book, and get in touch first if you have any questions.
Can I book seats for colleagues?
Yes. Choose the number of seats you need, then enter each attendee’s full name and email address on the booking page. Because seats are non-transferable, please book for the colleagues who will attend on the day.
Who is organising the seminar?
The Trauma Clinic at Willingness, in collaboration with the Malta Chamber of SMEs, with our collaborators ICP Ltd and Dee Spas Wellness.
How do I know my booking is confirmed?
Your seat is confirmed once payment has been received. You will get a confirmation email, and the Willingness team will be in touch with practical information before the seminar.
This Seminar Has Taken Place
Held on Wednesday 28 October 2026, 9:00am to 1:00pm at ICP, Mosta.
Questions about our workshops? Contact Willingness, call +356 7929 1817 or email [email protected].