Introduction (10 minutes)
- Welcome and introduction to the class objectives.
- Importance of trauma treatment and its profound impact on individuals' lives.
- Defining trauma, big T and little t.
- Understanding the broad impacts of traumatic events on activities of daily living.
Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment (30 minutes)
- Discuss the critical role of creating a safe and supportive environment in trauma treatment.
- Key principles: empathy, validation, and the genuine therapeutic relationship.
- Strategies for establishing safety and building trust, actual attuned listening
- Being the right fit
Evidence-Based Therapies: EMDR, IFS, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (30 minutes)
- Introduction to eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), internal family systems (IFS), and sensorimotor psychotherapy.
- Explanation of how these therapies help individuals reframe traumatic memories and promote resilience.
- Case studies or examples illustrating the effectiveness of these approaches.
Skill of "Holding Space" and Silence (10 minutes)
- Importance of the therapist's ability to "hold space" for trauma survivors.
- Definition and demonstration of "holding space": creating a supportive presence without judgment or agenda.
- Practice exercises on sitting in silence and allowing survivors to process at their own pace.
Expanded/continuous learning: Further training/supervision/personal development (20 minutes)
- The importance of getting solid training
- The vitalness of ongoing supervision
- The need for own treatment and self awareness
- Self-care and potential for vicarious trauma
Q&A and Discussion (10 minutes)
- Open floor for questions, comments, and discussion on the presented topics.
- Practical advice for integrating these skills into clinical practice effectively.
Conclusion and Wrap-Up (10 minutes)
- Recap of key points covered during the class.
- Closing remarks and resources for further learning.