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Advanced Diploma In Trauma Informed Psychotherapy

Working Therapeutically with Trauma Through an Integrative Framework

Internal Family Systems, Somatic, Creative and Expressive Trauma Informed Psychotherapy programme

 

August 2025

Full Fee: €2,250 

€500 Deposit on registration
€350 monthly for 5 months

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Adolescent Trauma

Trauma Informed Psychotherapy

The importance of understanding, appreciating and evaluating the impact of trauma has substantial implications for therapeutic needs assessment, case-conceptualisation, treatment planning and therapeutic outcomes. In order to ensure safe, ethical and informed therapeutic interventions, therapists must have and embody a deep appreciation and understanding of the neurobiology and physiology of trauma in order to prevent inadvertently re-traumatising clients.

Our Advanced Diploma In Trauma Informed Psychotherapy offers participants advanced practical skills-based training with a strong theoretical foundation based on the latest neuroscientific developments in working with trauma safely and effectively in an integrative manner. Embodying a Therapeutic Teaching Framework, participants will develop, appreciate and expand their knowledge and understanding of trauma through a neurobiological and physiology lens.  In addition, participants will gain a deep appreciation of the nuances of Trauma Informed Psychotherapy while also developing a range of empirically validated skills and techniques to confidently and effectively work with trauma in a safe, integrative and systematic manner.

 

This programme will be delivered online via Zoom

CPD Recognised and Approved by The Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy and awarded 110 CPD Points.

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Programme Modules & Timetable

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Thursday 28th August 2025.

Introduction to Course Philosophy, Principals, and Assessments.

7:30pm – 9:30pm on Zoom.

Facilitator: Liz Quish, Programme Director.

Saturday 30th August 2025.

  • Trauma Informed – Care The Paradigm Shift
  • Key Tenants of Trauma Informed Care
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Creating Trauma Informed and Resilience Building Practices

10am – 5pm on Zoom.

Facilitator: Marian Connell.

Sunday 31st August 2025.

  • Adult Manifestation of Childhood Trauma
  • Trauma Symptomatology
  • Trauma Expressed Behaviours
  • Shame, Fear and Trauma
  • Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma

10am – 5pm on Zoom.

Facilitator: Marian Connell.

Thursday 25th September 2025,
Monday 29th September 2025.

  • Introduction To Trauma
  • Trauma Types
  • Symptoms Of Trauma
  • Triune Model Of Trauma
  • Brain and Body Connection
  • Introduction to PTSD
  • Introduction to Polyvagal Theory
  • Talk Therapy

10am – 5pm on Zoom.

Facilitator: Patricia Allen-Garrett.

Saturday 25th October 2025.

  • Overview of Polyvagal Theory
  • The Vagus Nerve and the Autonomic Nervous System
  • Impact of Trauma on the Autonomic System
  • Survival States – Physical and Psychological symptoms
  • Self-regulation, co-regulation and vagal toning
  • Embodied safety through a polyvagal lens

10am – 5pm on Zoom.

Facilitator: Marian Connell.

Saturday 15th November 2025,
Sunday 16th November 2025,
Saturday 6th December 2025.

  • Overview of Attachment Theories
  • Attachment as a Relational Construct
  • Attachment Styles
  • Process and Patterns in Relationships
  • Pathways to Earned Secure Attachment

10am – 5pm on Zoom.

Facilitator: Marian Connell.

Saturday 10th January 2026,
Monday 12th January 2026.

  • Trauma Treatment Theories
  • Trauma Treatment Phases
  • Window of Tolerance
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Regulation Exercises
  • Integration Phase Exercises

10am – 5pm on Zoom.

Facilitator: Patricia Allen-Garrett.

Participants are expected to attend an online tutorial and will be assigned to either Group 1 or Group 2 after Orientation.

Tuesday 27th January 2026 (Group 1),
Wednesday 28th January 2026 (Group 2).

7:30pm – 9:30pm on Zoom.

Facilitator: Liz Quish, Programme Director.

Monday 9th February 2026.

  • Dissociation – Causes, Triggers and Contributing Factors 
  • The Continuum of Dissociative Experiences – Depersonalisation, De-realisation & Dissociative Identity Disorder
  • Recognising Dissociation – Signs and Symptoms
  • Introduction to Structural Dissociation
  • The Importance of Compassion when Working with Dissociation

10am – 5pm on Zoom.

Facilitator: Patricia Allen-Garrett.

Saturday 7th March 2026,
Sunday 8th March 2026.

  • History and Development of IFS
  • Theoretical Lense: Multiplicity of The Mind
  • Parts  & Extreme Roles Parts Take
  • Qualities of Self  8 C’s and 5 P’s
  • Process of Unblending from Parts
  • Differentiation – Self Leadership and Parts

10am – 5pm on Zoom.

Facilitator: Kati Simpson.

Saturday 11th April 2026,
Sunday 12th April 2026.

  • The Healing Steps of IFS
  • Reparenting and Retrieving the Exile
  • Unburdening the Exile
  • Somatic IFS – Working with the Body through an IFS Lens
  • Creating Safety for Somatically Focused Work
  • Legacy and Cultural Burden

10am – 5pm on Zoom.

Facilitator: Kati Simpson.

Saturday 9th May 2026,
Sunday 10th May 2026,
Saturday 30th May 2026.

  • Integrating Creative Interventions in Trauma Work
  • Framework for Working Safely with Trauma through Creativity
  • Introducing Art Based interventions to Clients
  • Processing Trauma through Creativity
  • Facilitating Post-Traumatic Growth through Creativity

10am – 5pm on Zoom.

Facilitator: Marian Connell.

Thursday 25th June 2026.

  • Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue
  • Exploring the Therapist Triggers
  • Addressing Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue – Self Care

10am – 5pm on Zoom.

Facilitator: Patricia Allen Garrett.

Tuesday 30th June 2026.

7:30pm – 9:30pm on Zoom.

Facilitator: Liz Quish, Programme Director.

Learning Outcomes

Participants who complete this 19 day CPD Diploma will gain a sound understanding of advanced trauma informed psychotherapy and will develop the tools and skills necessary to confidently and effectively work with trauma in a safe, strategic and systematic manner.

You will:

  • Develop a deep understanding and appreciation of the types, prevalence, neurobiologicaland physiological impact of Trauma.
  • Use a Trauma-Informed lens to reframe challenging emotions and behaviours as adaptive responses to trauma, moving from a what’s wrong with you mindset to a what happen to you framework.
  • Integrate Trauma focused theory, research and techniques coherently and safely in therapy facilitating clients post traumatic growth.
  • Develop an understanding and appreciation of Trauma Expressed Communications through an Internal Family Systems Lens.
  • Become proficient in using somatic interventions for tracking, naming, and safely exploring trauma-related somatic activation, creating new competencies and restoring clients somatic sense of self in a safe and trauma informed manner.
  • Develop an understanding and appreciation of the use of imagery and creativity in processing trauma.

Programme Structure

Entry Requirement
This CPD Diploma is open to practitioners who have successfully completed a Degree or Diploma in Counselling/ Psychotherapy. It may also be of interest to Play Therapists, Art Therapists, Drama and Music Therapists who have appropriate experience and accreditation and are seeking to expand their skill set to work in an informed manner with Trauma.

Teaching Method
This programme will be facilitated live online via Zoom

Assessment
Reflective Learning Journal -2000 words
Book Review – 1500 words

Terms & Conditions
Please read our Terms and Conditions document carefully. You will be required to indicate your agreement on programme registration.

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Programme Fee & Registration

Full Fee: €2,250
€500 Deposit on registration
€350 monthly for 5 months

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Previous Participant Feedback

“This programme has been amazing from start to finish. I have learned so much from this training and now feel fully equipped to support clients who present with trauma histories”.
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Mary C.Psychotherapist
“A fantastic programme. Will definitely be recommending. Content so relevant to my work as a counsellor. Polyvagal Theory now makes sense!”
Donna G.
Donna G.IACP Accredited Psychotherapist
“Having a clear framework to guide my work with clients who present with trauma has given me such confidence. I now feel I can work in a safe and relational manner without the fear of re-traumatising”.
Catherine O'N.
Catherine O'N.IAHIP Accredited Psychotherapist
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I learned so much from the lecturers, their presentations, the material shared, the experiential learning and also from the group. I have attended several courses, CPD etc. and whilst I have always learned something new, I have always left feeling disappointed. Not this time! I have gained awareness, knowledge and skills on this course, all of which will benefit me personally and professionally. I have gained confidence in my practice and feel motivated and inspired by this training. I am very grateful for this experience and will be recommending this course. Thank you.
EmmaPsychotherapist
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