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

Module synopsis here..

Objectives

 * 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

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

Topics and activities
Guided reading
 * Lectures on Neurophysiology of trauma, attachment theory and other appropriate models
 * 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