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Training & CPD

Practical. Informed. Professionally Delivered. Our training programs are designed to equip lawyers with the tools, insight, and trauma-informed awareness needed to navigate sensitive claims with confidence, clarity and care.

Training and CPD

Continuing Professional Development workshops provide clear, practical guidance to help lawyers respond more effectively — and sustainably — to the demands of sensitive claims.

Core Workshops

Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue

Understand how trauma exposure impacts legal practitioners and client relationships. Learn to recognise early signs of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue — and apply evidence-informed strategies to sustain performance, maintain boundaries, and protect your wellbeing while delivering excellent client service.

Trauma-Informed Claims Resolution

Explore how trauma affects client behaviour and communication during the resolution process. This workshop shows you how to apply trauma-informed principles to improve engagement, reduce reactivity, and ultimately achieve better outcomes.

Lunchtime Briefings (1-Hour Sessions)

We offer complimentary CPD-style sessions for firms and organisations wanting to explore mediation skills, preparing for expert conclaves, trauma-informed practice, vicarious trauma, or emotional regulation in legal work. These sessions introduce the core concepts and open space for team reflection and discussion.

Options

3 Hour Workshop

  • Live or online delivery
  • Practical tools tailored for lawyers
  • Trauma-informed content specific to complex claims
  • CPD accreditation (where applicable)

1 Hour CPD

  • Live or online delivery
  • Mediation skills
  • Preparing for an expert conclave
  • Lawyer wellbeing
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Coming Soon!

Online Self-Paced Program

We’re developing a flexible, on-demand version of our workshops, designed for busy professionals who need flexible access to training that fits their schedule. You’ll be able to complete training at your own pace, with access to videos, downloadable resources, and reflective tools.

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Fill out the form below and we’ll let you know when our online, self paced, learning programme is ready to go!

About Julie

Julie brings a rare combination of lived legal experience and deep trauma-informed expertise to her training. After 25 years as a practising solicitor she understands firsthand the pressures lawyers face when working with trauma-affected clients.

Her training is grounded in practical, real-world application and draws on advanced knowledge of trauma, vicarious trauma, and psychological safety in legal practice.

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Testimonials

Why lawyers trust Julie with their most complex and sensitive matters.

Expert conclave facilitation, historical sexual abuse claim

I just wanted to thank you for your efforts in the (redacted) conclave. Dr (redacted) (our expert) has reached out to us separately agreeing it was difficult, but he was very complimentary of your efforts in holding it together. I think the final report brings the experts closer together, which should assist in the resolution of the matter. Or, if not, it will assist the Court.
Partner – National Law Firm

Historical Abuse Claim

I just wanted to express my very sincere thanks for all your efforts yesterday. I’m quite confident that we wouldn’t have resolved that matter with another mediator present and I was very grateful to have you there keeping us all on track. Looking forward to our next mediation together (although your popularity will mean that’s likely in 2027).
Defendant’s Solicitor, Sydney

Historical Abuse Claim

Thank you for your professionalism, dedication and assistance in assisting us to resolve this claim. Your calm and thoughtful approach and ability to engage with the parties constructively is greatly appreciated.
Partner – National Law Firm

Historical Child Abuse Claim

“Thank you for your outstanding work at this mediation, particularly at such short notice including a request to travel to (redacted). I don’t know any other mediator who would have gone to that effort in the lead up and at the mediation.
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Partner – National Law Firm

Expert Conclave Facilitation, Medical Negligence Claim

I thought to let you know that the whole of the matter of [redacted] has settled now and I am confident that it was due in large part to the way that the joint conferences were handled by you and the excellent reports that issued. I have also had much favourable feedback from my experts, many of who are regulars in the field of medical negligence joint conferences.
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Special Counsel, Sydney

Expert conclave facilitation, Medical negligence and product liability claim

I cannot sufficiently express my gratitude for your professionalism, availability on short notice, positive interaction with my expert, from what I am told, and the excellent quality of the report itself. This was my first experience using R3 Resolutions (though having heard good things) and I very much look forward to working with you again in the future.
Defendant’s Solicitor, Sydney

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Check our available mediation dates using our online calendar, or arrange a facilitated expert conclave.

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(02) 8076 6020

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jsomerville@r3resolutions.com.au

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Our Location

13/111 Elizabeth Street
Sydney NSW 2000

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