
Much has been written about the long-term adverse effects of traumatic life experiences, including PTSD, depression, and addiction. In this two-day training we will focus on an exciting and encouraging alternative byproduct to traumatic events that takes us through the pain and grief of trauma but eventually brings us to a place of newfound hope, resiliency, and healing. We will discuss how to plant the seeds of hope early on in therapy, while still balancing the client’s need to process their trauma, and why the meaning that people attach to trauma is so important. Participants will also explore creative strategies designed to reduce clients’ frozen in time mindset and fears- an important part of extricating clients from ongoing PTSD symptoms.
As we explore the need to look at clients through a strengths-based lens, we will identify the tangible markers of post-traumatic growth, including: increased attachment and a new way of relating to others; the capacity to believe in new possibilities; the rediscovery of personal strengths; and a newfound appreciation for life in general. Participants will have the opportunity to explore, firsthand, creative strategies that connect with the concepts of post-traumatic growth and their own growth journeys. We will incorporate the power of the therapeutic relationship, somatic resourcing, and “remembered resources” to access the client’s “inner wisdom” that can identify arenas of growth. We will also explore strategies including before and after imagery, two-handed writing, journaling, drawing, and future-self visualizations that allow us to recognize and celebrate growth and healing. Case examples, powerful videotapes of clients’ actual healing journeys, and clients’ artwork will be incorporated into the workshop for additional processing.
8:45 — 10:00 am
10:00 — 10:08 am BREAK
10:08 — 11:00 am
11:00 — 11:07 am BREAK
11:07 — 12:00 pm
12:00 — 1:00 pm LUNCH
1:00 — 2:00 pm
2:00 — 2:08 pm BREAK
2:08 — 3:00 pm
3:00 — 3:07 pm BREAK
3:07 — 4:15 pm
8:45 — 10:00 am
10:00 — 10:08 am BREAK
10:08 — 11:00 am
11:00-11:07 am BREAK
11:07 — 12:00 pm
12.00 — 1:00 pm LUNCH
1:00 — 2:00 pm
2:00 — 2:07 pm BREAK
2:07 — 3:00 pm
3:00 — 3:07 pm BREAK
3:07 — 4:15 pm