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Education and Training
I am offering workshops again. Although restrictions are lifted, until Coronavirus is under better control, I intend to continue to restrict numbers, so am unlikely to offer large groups (I have access to a training room that will accommodate larger numbers but due to the nature of the training, it works better if group sizes are not too large). If you have a group wishing to participate in training, please let me know and I will organise days accordingly
For people working with or interested in working with abuse and child trauma, available workshops include:
Advanced Trauma Workshop: increasing trauma skills NEW
breaking down some of the more complex trauma reactions in relation to early childhood trauma
space to bring and explore own / client processes with regards to more complex reactions
more detailed awareness of patterns arising from survival / trauma responses
Trauma: Trauma Reactions and Trauma Treatments
influenced by some of the masters of trauma treatments - some of whom have been working with trauma for 40+ years. This workshop looks at some of the treatments recommended for trauma as well as being able to explore what are normal trauma reactions. Understanding some of the complexities of trauma work
incorporating the somatic influences and reactions
Awareness and creative working with abuse workshop
understanding what constitutes abuse, and creative therapeutic ways of working with abuse. Although creativity can be used in many different ways, this workshop will explore some of the methods effective with clients who have suffered abuse
Sex and sexuality in conjunction with abuse
covers the taboos of sex and abuse, and the implications on a persons sexual being and sexuality. This workshop aims to break down some of the taboo's associated with both abuse and sex. In order to optimise learning, the day will look at the realities, without being 'too heavy'. Some of the topics covered will be
to expand the comfort zone - dispelling the myths around homosexuality - understanding intimacy and fear - the law / justice - repression / dissociation - incest -
awareness of safe sexual practices - normalisations around abuse
Abuse and shame
awareness of shame and the impact of shame in conjunction with abuse
exploration of how people defend against shame, and using healthy shame to heal
this is a massive topic, and covers some of the basic shame based actions / behaviours regarding abuse and shame
Abuse: PTSD and Dissociation
understanding trauma processes and the advantages / disadvantages of dissociation. Understanding the biology and learning to stay with emotions. Healing and
feeling
Inner Child Awareness and Experience
Theory behind inner child work - giving it structure. Listening to and working with the inner child. This is an experiential day, and will
include getting in touch with your inner child, and giving them a voice. Fun and Freedom!!
Phototherapy in healing from abuse
using personal photographs to connect with healing.
exploration of all the elements that combine to make photographs a powerful healing tool
The Healing Tree
growing from abuse: using trees / nature as metaphors. Post traumatic growth
Neuroscience meets counselling (in conjunction with Gillian Bush)
not as scary as it may sound. recognising the impact of the brain / biology in the counselling room. Biopsychosocial models.
brain structures and understanding the brain. biology as well as psychological and social models, and the impact in the counselling room. Will include:
stress, depression, bipolar, OCD, Anxiety, PTSD
Abuse and Bereavement: Complex loss and grief
loss and grief can be complicated by complexities such as sudden, traumatic death - but also further complicated by child abuse or child trauma.
it is important to understand some of the complexities some people will face in managing bereavement, loss and grief
Suicide and Self Harm
people cope with the complexities of abuse and trauma differently. Suicide and self harm are coping strategies that people rarely want to discuss.
training day will look at these maladaptive processes
Workshops are £65 per day (including refreshments but you will need your own lunch).
New workshops coming soon include domestic violence, drugs and alcohol, aging, attachment and avoidance
Continued Professional Development certificates are provided for attendance.
If people would like to bring a memory stick, I am happy to put resources onto that for them.
There are a number of workshops going to be available for those struggling with their mental health.
These will include:
Inner Child Experiential Workshop
Assertiveness and Confidence Building
Positive Mental Attitude and Self Esteem
Stress management
Anger management
Anxiety management
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