Working with Trauma and PTSD 1

The price of this course is £220.  We are offering an early bird discount until end 5 May which brings the cost down to £176.

Trauma 1 is a 2 day course is suitable for qualified and student counsellors, psychotherapists and related professionals such as social workers and family support workers. We advise participants to have appropriate supervision or support in place for the duration of the programme. (This is a non-accredited programme that will deepen the understanding of trauma and its impact and develop further skills in working with people affected by trauma and PTSD.)  

Day 1 - Understanding PTSD

• Understand the historical context for PTSD
• Have an overview of different psychological models for understanding PTSD
• Be aware of current definition of PTSD by NICE
• Understand the psychological, physical and neurological processes associated with PTSD

Day 2 - Responding to PTSD presentations

• Learn how to respond therapeutically to trauma presentations through incorporating a phased approach framework
• Be aware of the importance of timing of different responses including ‘psychological first aid’
• Working with the Window of Tolerance – hyper and hypo-aroused client presentations, including dissociation
• Importance of building awareness of safety in trauma therapy and understand indicators of the concepts of ‘trauma recovery’ and ‘trauma resolution’.

Penny Bullock, MSc (Psychological Trauma), MProf Studies (Psychological Trauma), BSc., Post-grad. Cert. in Supervision, PGCE. MBACP(Snr. Accred.)

Penny has worked as a counsellor, both privately and within the NHS for over twenty years, with adults and young people. She currently specialises in trauma work and has an interest in research. Penny has been a clinical supervisor for 15 years and has delivered training to a wide range of professionals.

For more information on our courses, including making a booking or cancellation, please see course information.