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Diploma In Trauma Informed Psychotherapy

Delivered Online via Zoom

September 2023 FULL

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Trauma Informed Psychotherapy

The importance of evaluating the effects of trauma is critical and has substantial implications for case-formulation and treatment planning in therapy. Therefore, before therapists can work with a client’s trauma they need to have a sound understanding of what trauma is and how to engage with it safely. Our IACP CPD approved and recognised Diploma In Trauma Informed Psychotherapy offers participants practical skills-based training with a strong theoretical foundation based on the latest neurobiological developments in working with trauma safely and effectively. A strong focus will be placed on participant’s knowledge and skill development ensuring a more informed confidence in working with trauma.

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Diploma in Trauma Informed Psychotherapy

This Diploma is designed to equip counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists with the knowledge and skills to work in an integrative manner and address client trauma in a safe, confident and ethical manner. Participants who complete this CPD Diploma will gain a sound understanding of trauma informed psychotherapy and will develop the tools and skills necessary to confidentially and effectively work with trauma in safe, strategic and systematic manner.

This programme will be delivered online via Zoom

CPD Recognised and Approved by The Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy and Awarded 78 IACP CPD Points.

Programme Modules & Timetable

Thursday 31st August 2023.

Introduction to Course Philosophy, Principals, and Assessments

7:30pm – 9pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Liz Quish

Saturday 9th September 2023.

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

10am – 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Marian Connell

Sunday 10th September 2023.

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

10am – 5pm. Zoom

Facilitator: Marian Connell

Saturday 23rd September 2023
Sunday 24th September 2023.

  • 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. Zoom

Facilitator: Patricia Allen-Garrett

Saturday 14th October 2023.

  • 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. Zoom
Facilitator: Emma Chapman

Friday 10th November 2023.

  • Theoretical Perspectives of Suicide & Self Harm
  • Assessment Scales
  • Safety Planning
  • Trauma Informed Therapeutic Interventions

10am – 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Liz Quish

Saturday 2nd December 2023,
Sunday 3rd December 2023.

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

10am – 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Dr Alvina Grosu

Saturday 20th January 2024,
Sunday 21st January 2024.

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

10am – 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Patricia Allen-Garrett

Saturday 10th February 2024,
Sunday 11th February 2024.

  • 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. Zoom
Facilitator: Marian Connell

Saturday 2nd March 2024.

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

10am – 5pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Patricia Allen Garrett

Tuesday 5th March 2024.

7:30pm – 9pm. Zoom
Facilitator: Liz Quish

Participants are expected to attend an online tutorial and will be assigned to either Group 1 or Group 2 on registration

Wednesday 18th October 2023 (Group 1),

Thursday 19th October 2023 (Group 2).

7:30pm – 9pm on Zoom

Facilitator: Liz Quish

Learning Outcomes

Participants who complete this 12 day CPD Diploma will gain a sound understanding of 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 sound understanding of the types, prevalence, neurobiology and 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.
  • Use Trauma focused theory, research and techniques coherently and safely in therapy facilitating clients post traumatic growth.
  • Become proficient in using body-based 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.
  • Become proficient in using body-based 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.

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 entirely online on Zoom

Assessment

  • Reflective Learning Journals
  • 2500 Word Academic Essay
  • 1500 Word Book Review

Terms & Conditions

Please read our Terms & Conditions document carefully. You will be required to indicate your agreement on the programme application form.

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Programme Fee & Registration

Full Fee: €1,550

  • €550 Deposit on registration
  • 2 monthly payments of €500

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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”.
Mary C.
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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