Module 2: The Psycho-Physiology of Trauma and Trauma Resolution Work

This module addresses the nature of trauma and elements of trauma renegotiation:

• • The Neurobiology of trauma and trauma resolution
  • Ways to understand the impact of trauma on the physiology from a polyvagal perspective
  • Learn to read nervous system signs and non-verbal cues
  • Window of tolerance / understanding hypo and hyper dominant responses and building resilience in the system
  • Core principles of navigating safely and effectively
  • The role of fusions and dissociation in trauma resolution work
  • The nature of memory and principles of updating trauma imprints.
  • Assisting completion of survival responses in the body experience
  • Diagnostic tools
  • Renegotiation and transformation of trauma

Module 3: Relational Somatics

This module focuses on relational wounding and repair as well as building secure functioning in attachment focused therapy:

• • • The neurobiology of environmental failures during development
    • Landmarks of developmental trauma
    • Trauma and the developing brain
    • Elements of working with developmental wounding
    • Toxic shame versus healthy shame and how to work with shame in a therapeutic setting
    • Cycles of rupture and repair
    • Attachment theory and somatic approaches and interventions for attachment repair
    • Working with the encapsulated inner child
    • Splits and structural dissociation of the personality
    • Understanding transference and counter-transference dynamics
    • The role of touch in the therapeutic process
    • Somatic perspectives on psychopathologies
    • Sexual abuse and working with victim–perpetrator dynamics
    • Scope of practice

 

In between modules, students are expected to devote time each week to personal study, reflection, practice and integration:

• • • Reviewing the extensive manual that accompanies the training
    • Set up regular, weekly practice session with peers from the training
    • Participate in zoom group supervision calls and tutorials
    • Attend to additional readings

 

For more information on the Full Training Program, please contact shana@openingtograce.com

 

For students interested in pursuing a professional counselling designation, continued educational offerings are available for consideration through the Orca Institute’s Counselling Skills Program.  Graduates of the OTG Full Program can receive a number of course exemptions and a reduced program fee.  The Orca Program provides a bridge leading to registration with ACCT.  If you are interested in further training, or have questions in regards to professional registration, please contact Sheldon at 604-808-3703 or email director@hypnotherapytraining.net

Visit the Orca Institute’s Website for more information.