IACP CPD-Approved Hours: 12
This 2 day interactive, theoretical & practical workshop will introduce the central principles of trauma-informed practice & help therapists & mental health practitioners develop confidence in working with clients’ trauma. Combining current trauma research, experiential exercises, skills practice & using a somatic approach, it will explore some of trauma’s
neurophysiological aspects, develop familiarity with interventions that address these aspects & aid the practitioner in developing a trauma toolkit.
Course Content: The two days will incorporate two trauma models to explore:
- Key components, sources & symptoms of psychological trauma;
- The three stage approach to working with trauma and the therapist’s role in each;
- The importance of regulation and how to use it in therapy; Fight/Flight/Freeze/Collapse responses;
- Some dynamics of attachment/developmental trauma;
- Trauma’s brain-body link & relevance of using the body in working with it;
- The importance of the therapeutic relationship using a polyvagal lens
Some stage-specific practical skills and interventions to:
- Help clients learn to regulate
- Bring a client back from a hypo/hyperaroused state using trauma-safe adjustmentso Start to process traumatic memories using the body
- Help clients develop resources, re-orientate to & appreciate their strengths;
- Begin to integrate their experiences and make meaning of their trauma.
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Dates & Time: Sat 13th and Sun 14th May 9.30am – 4.30pm
Venue: Online via Zoom™ (places are limited)
Delivery: Presentation, facilitator-led fishbowls & experiential exercises. Breakout rooms will be used for skills practice. Full handouts provided
Cost & Booking: €240
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Booking: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/developing-your-trauma-toolkit-2-day-training-tickets-515805346677
More Information:
Contact: insight@patriciaallengarrett.ie / www.patriciaallengarrett.ie
Facilitator: Patricia Allen-Garrett, BSc (Hons) Psychology, MSc Counselling &Psychotherapy, Dip Counselling & Psychotherapy, MIAHIP, ECP
