QQI Level 8 Minor Award in Trauma Informed Therapy StudiesThis innovative part-time programme in validated by QQI.
Introduction
A recent national study into Trauma, PTSD and complex PTSD in the Republic of Ireland found that 82.3% of respondence had lifetime exposure to one or more traumatic events, with almost 68% reporting two or more traumatic events (Hyland et al, 2021). Likewise, in a global context, research has indicated that 70% of people have been exposed to a traumatic event (Benjet et al, 2015). The overwhelming evidence of the ubiquitous nature of trauma exposure tells us that mental help professionals need to be trauma informed.
Trauma informed therapy is a way of working with clients that recognises how traumatic experiences can impact on all domains of being across human development, including behavioural, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. Trauma can impact relational styles, attachment styles, and both family systems and social structures, through the influences of culture and the environment. At the same time, human beings experience complex intrapersonal and interpersonal relational dynamics, childhood difficulties, as well as sociocultural and economic disadvantages that are problematic, but which are not traumatising. Therefore, the objective in training in Trauma Informed Practices is to understand what trauma is, and what it is not. The purpose of the IICP College Trauma Informed module is to support learners in increasing their understanding of trauma through theoretical knowledge, practice based experiential exercises, and group work.
Entry Requirements
Applicants who hold a Level 8 Degree in the helping professions (counselling, psychotherapy, social care, social work, psychology, psych nursing, mental health, addiction, etc)
Applicants who hold a level 7 degree in the helping professions, plus appropriate relevant work experience may be eligible to apply under RPL.
Minimum Technological Requirements
You will need to have:
Access to a stable internet connection with a minimum download speed of 1.5Mbps.
A desktop computer or laptop that can use zoom.
A webcam and microphone
A web browser
Microsoft Word
Overview
The programme is delivered through blended learning. It rotates between online and onsite teaching inputs. Online classes are delivered in our Tallaght Campus, and our online classes are run as tutorials that involve students and their lecturers logging into our online portal Zoom™ simultaneously. Learners have the option of attending on a mix of Wednesday evenings online and a small number of onsite Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Award: QQI Minor award in Trauma Informed Therapy Studies. Validated by QQI at Level 8.
Starting: January 2024
Duration: 28 hours class contact time, plus additional self-directed learning which is decided at learners’ own discretion. SDL can include time spent preparing for classes and deliberate practice with peer. Learners who wish to obtain the college Level 8 minor awards will be required to write the assignment, and so SDL would apply here also.
Deposit: €211.50 is required to secure place.
Annual Fees: €705.00
For further information call IICP College on 087 905 5330 or book online at www.iicp.ie
or contact:
Triona Kearns
Vice President & Registrar
086 0499154 or triona@iicp.ie
Dr. Marcella Finnerty
College President
086 2609989 or marcella@iicp.ie
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