auma Informed Somatic Practitioner CourseAccredited Trauma Informed Training"....To work with trauma and PTSD, we need more than talk therapy." "... Simple and straight-forward training through the trauma informed lens. Written in plain language and delivered with compassion, from a trauma survivor"
See below for link to dates and how to register for live and self study course
*"This “Trauma Informed Somatic Training” from Helena of the EFT & Mindfulness Centre looks quite solid and well thought out. It promises a richer training than many trauma courses we've seen that lean heavily on theory and we like the lived experience of the trainer. The inclusion of somatic work is a strong plus and we like the flexibility of being able to take the self study course for free. Not all trauma trainings offer that. If anyone is serious about working in trauma (with clients), this seems like a legitimate option to us."Australian Counselling Profession *"The course was very comprehensive and provides a detailed overview of different types of trauma and how this may present in your clients as well as various ways to consider treating different aspects of trauma. Helena is very welcoming and supportive. She clearly demonstrates a significant depth of knowledge and experience and inspires students to further their learning and develop their confidence in dealing with trauma, in order to provide a better informed and tailored service to individual clients." Gemma *" The course is really good value. It was a privilege to participate in the course. The standard of the course was outstanding and the presenter Helene has incorporated good quality resources and shared her experience and knowledge. Helene has the rare quality of being authentic and curious. Helene's' intelligence and genuiness shines through the content and presentation of the course. I have been recovering from illness , and had been previously unable to undertake the course .Helene supported me to attend the later course. I still had a severe headache and double vision. It was a joy to attend the course." Alison * “I highly recommend the Trauma-Informed Somatic Therapy Training provided by the EFT and Mindfulness Centre". The combination of one year’s access to the online materials and the live virtual sessions provided both flexibility and depth. Helena Fone’s teaching was clear, compassionate, and practical. I now feel more confident integrating somatic tools safely in both my professional work and personal life.” Louise *"Helena is such a font of information about trauma and somatics you will not be disappointed. I felt like I was in safe hands throughout. By signing up you not only receive the course information but also a wealth of valuable resources for future reference. Thank you Helena for holding the course it is much needed." Vanessa
*"I enjoyed following the TIST course with Helena, most of all I liked the way she explains complex concepts with various examples, sharing also her vast personal and professional experience. I can say that after years taking short CPD courses on Trauma, I finally managed through this course to understand theories and concepts around Trauma work such as Attachment, polyvagal and structural dissociation. This course gave me the tools to apply these theories to my day to day work with clients." Charmaine
READ SOME OF THE GENUINE FEEDBACK ALONGSIDE
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WORKING WITH ADULTS AND/OR CHILDREN? WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
Due to demand, this course is now available as self study, live online or classroom based learning. It would be of benefit to Therapists; Counsellors, Educators; Clergy; Movement Therapists, Mindfulness Teachers; Yoga Teachers; Nurses; Clinicians; Body workers; Life Coaches; Mental Health Professionals including Social Workers; Midwives; Clinicians; Complementary Therapists/Practitioners; NLP, EMDR, Reiki, Havening, EFT; Hypnotherapists and anyone working with adults and children who are able to integrate trauma informed approaches within their 'scope of practice'.
It is vital for anyone working with adults or children's emotional issues to have an in-depth understanding of trauma. Over the years, psychiatry and the medical model have done nothing to improve depression, anxiety or trauma related disorders, and in fact mental health disorders are on the rise. Today though we can benefit from emerging best practices that are trauma informed and by including somatic techniques, there is now the potential to clear traumas without putting clients under distress or risk re-traumatising them. As you may know, those who have experienced trauma, gone through it and managed to come out the other side, tend to be superb practitioners as they are not afraid of others' pain or distress, understand empathy and have the ability to just get what you're going through. While trauma awareness is an essential first step in understanding trauma, being trauma informed takes the understanding (and the practitioner’s training) to the next level as it requires a comprehensive understanding of the neurobiology of trauma and its potential long-term consequences on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. If you add on top of that, an understanding of how somatic approaches play a part, and how to integrate them, this takes your practice to the highest level.
This course IS for you if:
You want to take one course that comprehensively covers both trauma informed and somatic approaches instead of taking many small courses
You want to be able to identify different types of trauma and what may be narcissistic or personality traits
You have not been been trained in trauma informed somatic approaches before or you trained in them before 2010
You want to deepen your level of practice and expand your business
You like the idea of studying at your own pace
You work with (or may work with) adults, children and adolescents and want to know how to navigate your way around their trauma symptoms as well as depression and anxiety
You have clients who are having difficulty overcoming their symptoms of trauma
You want to move a clients' trauma from fragmentation to integration to post traumatic growth
You want to offer your clients the ability to heal in a powerful somatic way and offer them techniques they can use outside of sessions.
You like the idea of supervision being available and there will be an opportunity for skills practice
The course may NOT be for you if you are experiencing any of the following:
Struggling to process or move on from your own trauma
Experiencing disturbing memories or images
Constantly reliving the event or feel like it's happening in the present
Avoiding places, people or activities that remind you of the event
Having difficulty functioning properly
Find yourself occasionally triggered
Recognise that you need personal therapy before embarking on the course.
In such circumstances, we strongly advise you work on your own personal issues first. It goes without saying that anyone taking part in this course takes responsibility for their own wellbeing and working within their 'scope of practice'.
If you're still not sure, can you answer the following: • What are the subtle signs that you may have retraumatised a client? • How would you recognise the key characteristics of psychological trauma? • How would you adapt to ensure an appropriate trauma response is implemented? • What is the relationship between interoceptive awareness and PTSD? • How do you know if a client is dissociating, do you know how to prevent it if they are and should they dissociate? • What are the hidden symptoms of developmental trauma in a child? • Should a client talk about their trauma? • How do you recognise when affect regulation is failing? • What model would you follow for attachment trauma? • What are the key signs of developmental trauma and how does it differentiate from C-PTSD? • What is somatic therapy and how can you use it to help heal trauma? • When should you use ‘top down’ or ‘bottom up’ approaches? • How do early attachment disorders contribute to adult trauma? • Can you recognise the vagal states and how to work with them? • Do you know what can be dangerous to do in a session? • Do you have techniques to help clients remain in their ‘window of tolerance’ • Are there times when you should not empathise with your client?
ABOUT THE COURSE CREATORAs a Psychotherapist who has trained in many mind body healing practices since the mid 1990's, written EFT and MBCT training programmes as well as running a busy clinical practice since 1998, I believe I have a wealth of clinical and training experience. I am also in demand as a guest speaker and advisor. More importantly, I am one of the 1.3% to have an ACE score of 7 and have healed from those traumas (though recognising there is still 'work in progress'.) I am anticipating that my own experiences will be an invaluable asset to anyone attending this course. It's hard to believe when I trained as a psychotherapist in the 1990's, trauma was only touched upon and somatic approaches were not even mentioned. As I was working through my own traumas, I soon began to realise I wasn't fully equipped to help some clients. I once said something to a client with dissociative tendencies and she left and didn't return so I learned the hard way. As a result, I embarked on various trauma courses with experts in the field of trauma and studied somatic therapies. That is why I was the first to introduce Parts Therapy and trauma safety protocols into the EFT training programme; but of course this doesn't provide the in-depth knowledge required to work safely and ethically with trauma. If you are already familiar with my training, you will know that I'm thorough and everything is very well researched and from reliable sources. I also include anecdotes from some client sessions as well as some of my own experiences. I strongly believe in transparency, accountability and affordability so I am more than happy to answer any questions that you can't find answers to on here. I have also made this certification available to those who are not trained in somatic therapies as the principles of the trauma informed content can also be applied.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Apart from the course creator's background, training, experience and knowledge, the course is compiled from tried and trusted approaches from some of the world's leading experts such as Bessel van der Kolk, Gabor Mate, Dr Peter Levine, Janina Fisher, Babette Rothschild and Pat Ogden. It uses jargon free language as much as possible and includes helpful handouts, videos and quizzes along the way. Over 12months in the making, following research and feedback, the basics of this course will teach you the What, the When, the How and the Why of trauma and introduce you to somatic practices, some which you can start using right away. There will be other trauma techniques you will be briefly introduced to but not taught them. If they appeal to you, it is advised that you explore training in that modality. Trauma informed somatic therapy is now essential for trauma work as it helps people become more aware of their body sensations. This awareness can help them release stored trauma, which might also relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and PTSD. Somatic therapy focuses on regulating the nervous system and developing coping mechanisms and is particularly beneficial for those who have experienced physical or emotional abuse, as it helps them understand and address how trauma has impacted their body and emotions. We cannot simply think our way out of trauma. WATCH THIS OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE....
Objectives (will learn) 1. The history, types of trauma and about adverse childhood events/experiences. What trauma is and isn't. 2The neurobiology and neuroscience of trauma. The effects on the brain and body. 3.Complexities of Trauma. Identifying complex traumas and how to work with clients 4. The variety of Somatic Techniques; how they can help in a trauma informed way and when not to use them. 5. How to start out as a Trauma Informed Somatic Practitioner. 6. About self care and legal aspects of working in a trauma informed way. Outcomes (able to do) 1.Describe the principles of trauma-informed practice and somatic therapy 2.Identify the impact of trauma on the body and nervous system. 3.Utilize body-based practices to regulate and process trauma responses. 4.Develop individualized, client-centered somatic interventions. 5.Integrate trauma-informed somatic tools into your existing practice. 6. Work competently with a range of trauma types 7. Be more confident when working with trauma.
COURSE MODULES Modules 1-3 are Theoretical. Modules 4-6 are Practical MODULE 1 (2hrs)INTRODUCTION TO TRAUMA
MODULE 2 (2.5hrs) NEUROBIOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE OF TRAUMA
*BONUS HANDOUTS TO USE IN OR OUT OF SESSIONS* (More will be added)
CERTIFICATION (Online or Self Study) (The criteria has been updated as below)
Once you have completed all modules, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance as evidence of CPD. Once you have your Certificate of Attendance, you can apply for certification after meeting the following criteria but please don't be put off before talking to me first.
A) Certificate as a Trauma Informed Somatic Practitioner: Provide evidence of being certified in two somatic modalities (EFT; MBCT; Feldenkrais Method, Breathwork, Hakomi, Reiki, Hypnotherapy, Havening, ACT etc) OR a certificate in one somatic modality and a certificate in any of the modalities below. *PLUS submit a 750 word essay on each of the following in relation to trauma: Dissociation, Attachment and the Polyvagal Theory.
B) Certificate as a Trauma Informed Practitioner if you are not certified in a somatic modality, please produce certification or proof of being trained at a professional level in counselling, psychology, nursing, social work, mental health nurse etc. Please submit any other suitable qualifications to be considered. *PLUS submit a 750 word essay on each of the following in relation to trauma: Dissociation, Attachment and the Polyvagal Theory. The essays are to be submitted within 3 months to receive certification. *PS: There is an option to attend 3 Supervision sessions instead of submitting written essays.
DISCLAIMER
This course is just one way of growing your knowledge and experience to add to your other skillsets - it is not a stand alone therapy. Appropriate training is recommended if working with clients and training in the techniques mentioned on the course before using them with clients is also recommended. You are responsible for being insured and reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with an in compliance with your profession/s standards.This is not a stand-alone course and completing this course does not qualify you as a trauma therapist. You can however, use the title Trauma Informed Somatic Practitioner or Trauma Informed Practitioner once certified.
CONTINUING SUPERVISIONOnce you've completed the course, you may still have some questions or want some support. Your trainer will help you put the pieces together to integrate the trauma informed work into your current practice. Any questions or concerns can be brought up at the regular Supervision classes in a group or 1:1.
LEARNING METHODS AND COURSE FEE Self StudyAccess the online course via the website. Study in your own time and at your own pace. Not suitable for insurance £395 Live with trainer via ZoomDelivered online in a modular format at times to suit most. Modules 1 and 6 can be studied at home with the 4 modules delivered live online. Please contact Helena [email protected] for more details. Min 3 attendees. Suitable for insurance £550 Classroom based : Please enquire about in-house training. HOW TO SIGN UP AND PAY FOR SELF STUDY COURSE Select An Option Below. We do our best to make it as easy as we can for you.
ACCREDITED MEMBER
Click on the box below and select the Trauma Informed Somatic Therapy Course: Self Study. You will need to log in to access. You will be taken to the payment page with full instructions.. Once payment has been accepted, you will be taken to a page where you will be given access to the course and to the Entry Form to submit. You have up to 12mths to finish the course and 3 months to become certified.
NON MEMBER OR NON-ACCREDITED MEMBER
Click on the box below and go to to Trauma Informed Section to Register. Download, complete and submit the form either before registering or after. Once your payment has been accepted, you will be taken to a page where you will be able to access the course. Full instructions will be given before you start. You can take up to 12mths to finish the course and 3 months to become certified.
TO REGISTER FOR THE LIVE ONLINE COURSE: As payments for this course cannot be taken via the website for the time being, please click on the link below or contact Helena at [email protected] You can download and submit the Entry Form above as a member or non-member
WHAT YOU GET
❤15hrs of online tuition
❤ Course syllabus
❤ Copy of all power-point slides
❤ Min of 15 handouts, exercises and suggested scripts
❤ Essay marking
❤ Certificate of attendance
❤ Practitioner certificate and logo (if attended live training)
❤ You will be invited to pay for supervision sessions with the course creator to further your skills (not mandatory).
❤ Discounted insurance for EFT&MC members if attended live training.
❤ There will be an option to purchase the 140 page TIST Workbook
❤ Eligibility to join the EFT & Mindfulness Centre or Holistic Register as a Trauma Informed Somatic Practitioner or a Trauma Informed Practitioner. You can instead add 'Trauma informed to your existing title'. For example ' Trauma Informed Counsellor or EFT Practitioner'.
Can it get any better? Yes! If you sign up to the live online event, you get FREE access to the self study course too. If you signed up to the self study course and decide you'd like to take the live course too, you just pay the difference!!!! You can't lose.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question, please message [email protected]
Do I have to be a member of the EFT&MC to purchase the course?Yes but you can also purchase the live or self study course as a non-member. Please contact Helena for details. If I'm a licensed counsellor. Is this course suitable for me?It is not only suitable but essential for anyone working with trauma to have Trauma Informed skills. If you're not trained in somatic therapy you can still take the course and can be certified as a Trauma Informed Counsellor.
I would love to take this course but can't afford it all right now. We aim to be as flexible as possible so please contact the trainer Helena Fone to come to some arrangement.
There's an option to attend supervision. How does that work?Often, Trauma Informed Practitioners have questions when they start using the skills taught on the course. They may also wish to expand on their knowledge of a certain topic covered on the course. Our Course Creator (Helena) offers supervision to meet this need. Supervision is not mandatory and can be taken in a group session or 1:1. Are Somatic Therapies Evidence Based? Somatic techniques have increasingly proven their ability to successfully facilitate in the treatment of — depression, anxiety, PTSD, attachment wounds, and other chronic conditions. Some practitioners have shied away from somatic therapies due to a lack of practical knowledge on how to implement techniques that are body-based or might involve touch. This course is specifically designed to expand your scope of practice and be able to adhere to ethical guidelines. I know I can train in EFT or MBCT with the EFT&MC but I'm interested in some of the somatic therapies introduced on the course. Where can I learn more?We will shortly be offering training opportunities here and at the end of the course.
Does the course contain clear boundaries and safety protocols? Yes, the course teaches the window of tolerance, grounding and informed consent. It also includes safety techniques if attendees are triggered. Does the course cover various kinds of trauma, whether single event or complex and does it include not theory and hands-on practice? The course covers many types of trauma and some you may not have heard or been aware of. There is no hands on practice but this can be included in supervision. Is this course suitable for insurance in the UK? Holistic Insurance Services " We confirm that we can provide cover for Trauma Informed Somatic Therapy. Please note that the following terms will apply in relation to working with children: It is a condition of this insurance that parental or guardian consent is obtained prior to the treatment/activity. If the therapist does not have DBS (England and Wales), PVG (Scotland) Access NI (Northern Ireland) disclosure then at least one parent or guardian must be present at all times. If DBS (England and Wales), PVG (Scotland) Access NI (Northern Ireland) disclosure is not applicable then parental/guardian consent must be given for the child to be in your sole custody. All other terms, conditions, exclusions and limitations in this policy remain unaltered."
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