Families and Trauma Work: Integrating Key Ideas from Individual and Systemic Practice

Description

Working with families and individuals where there has been trauma can present considerable challenges as our usual therapeutic processes may be interrupted by the intrapersonal and interpersonal impacts of the trauma.

This 2-day course presents an integration of theoretical and practical ideas from both individually oriented and systemic approaches: Systems theory, neurophysiology, Attachment theory and Internal Family Systems therapy. Useful features of each of these frameworks will be presented and then integrated into a comprehensive approach for trauma informed assessment and intervention applicable to different phases of therapeutic engagement. Specific focus will be given to culture and diversity, and therapist self-care as well as the potential contribution of ‘single session’ principles to service delivery.

The course will include didactic and practical components to build integration of theory and skill. Your work contexts will inform the clinical material used in discussion and roleplay demonstration (i.e. alcohol and other drugs, family violence, mental health).

This event will cover:

Articulate important and useful features of multiple approaches to therapy
Assess how the impacts of trauma may interfere with the therapeutic process, how to integrate trauma informed history-taking
Develop appropriate systemic interventions based on a trauma informed assessment
Create and maintain engagement with clients while addressing difficult issues
Utilise Single Session principles as they can apply to trauma-informed practice

Trainers

Robyn Elliott (Family Therapist, Trainer) — The Bouverie Centre
Colleen Cousins (Psychologist, Family Therapist & Educator) — The Bouverie Centre

Eligibility criteria

This course will be most useful for those with a therapeutic role in working with families impacted by trauma (where there has been trauma). It may also benefit a range of other professionals working with individuals or families where trauma is a key organising factor in clients’ presentation. Psychologists, social workers, mental health workers, youth workers, drug and alcohol workers, psychiatric nurses, child protection workers, and those working in the areas of justice and homelessness are encouraged to attend.

Categories: Capability 10 - Delivering compassionate care, support and treatment, Capability 4 - Understanding and responding to trauma
Disciplines: Allied Health, Medical, Nursing, Other
Levels: Intermediate
Lifespans: Infant, Child, Adolescent, Youth, Adult, Older Persons

Tuesday 30 August 2022
09:30 to 16:00 Add to calendar

Tuesday 6 September 2022
09:30 to 16:00 Add to calendar

Live stream Online

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

$440

Provided by The Bouverie Centre

For further information contact

bouverie.training@latrobe.edu.au

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