2008 Programme \ Certificate in Trauma Studies

Certificate in Trauma Studies

Please note you may do one, some or all of the following courses.

The aim of this 200 hour Certificate course is to equip you with advanced knowledge and skills to work effectively with people dealing with impact of trauma.

It will benefit counsellors, psychologists, mental health workers, psychotherapists, community workers, family therapists, social workers, advanced trainees and supervisors of therapists.

Compulsory Courses:  (66 hours)

Introductory Session	2 hours
Consolidating the Learning	2 hours
Neglect, Abuse & Trauma in Childhood:
Part 1:  Understanding the Effects in Adults	12 hours
Part 2:  Helping Adults Heal	12 hours
Part 3:  Helping Adults Heal	12 hours
Dissociation and Post-Trauma Effects	12 hours
Pulling it All Together	14 hours

Optional Courses:  (36 hours)

 

Trauma:  Its Effect on Clinicians	12 hours
Eating and Body Image Issues:  An Introduction	12 hours
Intermediate	12 hours
Advanced	12 hours
Shame:  Removing the Cloak of Shame	12 hours
Grief Resulting from Loss and Trauma	10 hours
Plus Reading	2 hours
Nightmares and Post-Trauma Dreams	6 hours
A Course on Love	6 hours

An Assignment  of 2000 words (maximum) describing how you have applied your learning to your practice working with trauma.

Self Directed Learning and Client Work (reading, consultation, supervision)                          38 hours

Please inform the HD&TI Office, on ph (09) 522 8003, email info@hdandtinstitute.co.nz if you intend to do the Certificate course.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information or any questions on the courses outlined below, contact our director of the Certificate in Trauma Training, Marian Hammond (phone 360 8861) or email cb.min@clear.net.nz

CORE COURSES

Foundation Evening for Trauma Training

This workshop is for those intending to do the Certificate in Trauma Training.  It will introduce course participants to the programme and the course of study that they are undertaking.

 

Tutor:	Marian Hammond
Course Number:	18800
2 Hours.  Fee:	$60
Date:	Friday, 6.30-8.30pm, 14 March

 Consolidating the Learnings

This evening is an opportunity for course participants to check in with each other, share resources and discuss the assignment due later in the year.

Tutor:	Marian Hammond
Course Number:	18805
2 Hours.  Fee:	$60
Date:	Friday, 6.30-8.30pm, 8 August

Neglect, Abuse & Trauma in Childhood and Adolescence:  (Part One)  Understanding their Effects in Adults

You will be assisted to understand the effects on adults of childhood and adolescent neglect, abuse and trauma, in relation to attachment theory.  You will apply theory to case studies, know when to refer on, and what resources are available in the community.  This course provides theoretical background - it does not teach skills.  Participants need a basic understanding of normal child psychosocial developmental life stages.

Tutor:	Marieke Pastor
Course Number:	18312
12 Hours.  Fee:	$345
Date:	Sat/Sun, 9.30-4.30pm, 12-13 April

OR,

Tutor:	Marieke Pastor
Course Number:	18313
12 Hours.  Fee:	$345
Date:	Sat/Sun, 9.30-4.30pm, 10-11 May

Neglect, Abuse & Trauma:  (Part Two)  Helping Adults Heal

Develop your skills as counsellor to assist your adult clients heal from the effects of past neglect, abuse and trauma.  This workshop will assist you to: know about a variety of healing interventions; discern which interventions are more useful at a particular stage in the therapy process; become more confident in the use of particular interventions.  (Note:  Part One is a pre-requisite to Part Two)  Textbook:  Trauma and Recovery, Judith Herman.

Tutor:	Marian Hammond
Course Number:	18314
12 Hours.  Fee:	$345
Date:	Sat/Sun, 9.30-4.30pm, 24-25 May

OR,

Tutor:	Marian Hammond
Course Number:	18315
12 Hours.  Fee:	$345
Date:	Sat/Sun, 9.30-4.30pm, 9-10 August

Neglect, Abuse & Trauma:  (Part Three)  Helping Adults Heal

This workshop will deepen your understanding of the complexities of neglect, abuse and trauma.  You will broaden your skill base working with adults using a variety of modalities including groupwork.  Emphasis will be given to the therapeutic alliance, dissociation, counter-transference and transference dynamics, shame, guilt and developing healthy intimacy.

Tutor:	Marian Hammond
Course Number:	18801
12 Hours.  Fee:	$345
Date:	Sat/Sun, 9.30-4.30pm, 20-21 September

Dissociation and Post-Trauma Effects

This course will help you understand and identify the neuro-physiological effects of trauma including: dissociation, flashbacks and intrusive imagery, hyperarousal and the effects on memory.  You will learn how to identify Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and how to work with flashbacks and dissociative states.  You will also develop an understanding of the ways in which brain functioning is affected by trauma states.  This course will prepare you for working with recent and historical trauma and will also look at the cultural context of New Zealand / Aotearoa in which these effects are identified and understood.

Tutor:	Diane Piesse
Course Number:	18806
12 Hours.  Fee:	$345
Date:	Sat/Sun, 9.30-4.30pm, 19-20 July

Shame:  Removing the Cloak of Shame

Shame is triggered by exposure or a reduction in self esteem.  It is an emotional response that impels us to hide.  Working effectively with this crucial issue in counselling requires an understanding of the complexity of shame.  This involves an awareness of physiological, emotional, cognitive and behavioural responses.  Develop your skills in recognising shame in all its disguises, working with defences and the externalisation process in order to resolve shame.

Tutor:	Marian Hammond
Course Number:	18802
12 Hours.  Fee:	$345
Date:	Sat/Sun, 9.30-4.30pm, 3-4 May

Pulling it All Together (for those completing the certificate course)

This course aims to integrate participants' learning about trauma.  A written assignment will form the basis of a presentation of the significant aspects of your learning to others on the workshop.

Tutor:	Marian Hammond
Course Number:	18804
14 Hours.  Fee:	$399
Date:	Fri, 6.30-8.30pm, 31 Oct; Sat/Sun, 9.30-4.30pm, 1-2 Nov

OPTIONAL COURSES

Eating and Body Image Issues:  An Introduction

This 12 hour workshop teaches an overview of the anti-diet approach to working with compulsive overeaters, bulimics and anorexics.  Beith both symptom-focused and psychodynamic in orientation allows the counsellor to use the symptom as a metaphor for other psychological issues while still addressing the deep pain of eating and body image obsessions.  The class will include case supervision and role plays, and is a prerequisite to additional training and supervision.

 

Tutor:	Judy Lightstone
Course Number:	18809
12 Hours.  Fee:	$345
Date:	Sat, 9.30-4.30pm, 8,15 March,

Eating and Body Image Issues:  Intermediate

This course is a continuation of the Introductory Course and it will deepen your understanding of the relationship between trauma, dissociation, and eating issues.  You will learn to incorporate psychoeducational work with therapy; when and how to teach embodiment, pacing, titration, and self-soothing skills; and how to develop, use and interpret guided imagery.  The class will include case supervision and role plays, and is a prerequisite to additional training and supervision.

Tutor:	Judy Lightstone
Course Number:	18810
12 Hours.  Fee:	$345
Date:	Fri, 9.30-1.30pm, 28 March; 4,11 April;

Eating and Body Image Issues:  Advanced

This course is a continuation of the Intermediate course and it will develop your counselling skills in working with trauma, dissociation, and eating issues.  There will be videotaped demonstrations, and you will get to practice using your new skills in ego state and PsychoSomatic Integration as applied to eating issues.  Focus will be on transference, countertransference and the therapeutic relationship.

Tutor:	Judy Lightstone
Course Number:	18811
12 Hours.  Fee:	$345
Date:	Fri, 9.30-1.30pm, 9,23 May; 6 June

Trauma:  Its Effect on Clinicians and Caregivers, Keeping our Compassion and Passion Alive

If you work in a 'people helping profession' you are likely to be affected by trauma that has been experienced by your 'clients'.  The impact of such trauma on clinicians and caregivers is known as 'compassion fatigue', 'burnout', 'vicarious traumatisation', or 'secondary traumatic stress'.  This experiential workshop offers a three-stage psychosocial developmental model to assist you in acknowledging the impact of trauma, recognising early warning signs, and creating strategies to counter-balance this impact.

Tutor:	Anita Wacker
Course Number:	18803
12 Hours.  Fee:	$345
Date:	Sat/Sun, 9.30-4.30pm, 18-19 October

Grief Resulting from Loss Involving Trauma

This workshop will consider the impact of trauma on loss and grieving, including the impact of loss through suicide.  There is 2 hours reading to do.

Tutor:	Lesley Brokenshire and Nettie Cullen
Course Number:	18504
10 Hours.  Fee:	$299
Date:	Sat/Sun, 10.00-4.00pm, 5-6 April

Nightmares and Post-Trauma Dreams

Recognising trauma dreams and their development; discerning key elements; facing the shadow; and facilitating recovery.

Tutor:	Margaret Bowater
Course Number:	18003
6 Hours.  Fee:	$175
Date:	Sat, 9.30-4.30pm, 27 September

A Course in Love

Survivors of abuse have had their desire to love and be loved misused and often shattered.  This course is designed to help you help your clients love and feel loved.  You will develop your skills in working with your clients' self-hatred, fears of intimacy and difficulties of parenting with love.  We will explore the theme of love and cultural expectations with particular reference to Aotearoa / New Zealand.  You will learn theory on trauma and intimacy, and a range of skills including ow to use transference and countertransference.

 

Tutor:	Gael Rowntree
Course Number:	18808
6 Hours.  Fee:	$175
Date:	Sat, 9.30-4.30pm, 14 June