Trauma and Neglect: Theory and skills for intervention with individuals/Introduction to contemporary trauma theory and practice with individuals

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Objectives[edit | edit source]

  1. Articulate an understanding of the neurophysiology of attachment trauma, and neglect and their implications for human development, health and wellbeing
  2. Synthesise your understanding of neurophysiology with one of a selected range of theoretical frameworks for understanding the sequelae of trauma and neglect as they present in the therapeutic context.
  3. Articulate the key requirements of the therapeutic relationship when working with trauma with individuals.

Assignment[edit | edit source]

  • An in-depth case analysis within prescribed theoretical frameworks (3000 words)

Topics and activities[edit | edit source]

  • Lectures on Neurophysiology of trauma, attachment theory and other appropriate models

Guided reading

  • Lectures providing an overview of "ego-state" models, including Structural Dissociation (Steele, van der Hart and Nijenhuis), Ego-state therapy (Watkins & Watkins), Internal Family Systems (Schwartz), Schema Therapy and Schema Mode Therapy (Young).
  • Video demonstration of applied concepts
  • Guided reading
  • Role play to develop skills in introducing and enacting these models with clients.
  • Lectures on the nature of the therapeutic relationship as appropriate to different Attachment styles and especially when working with complex trauma/neglect related phenomena.
  • Role-play to develop skills in responding appropriately to different aspects of clients' traumatic experience as they manifest within the therapeutic experience.
  • Journalling to assist you with self-reflection