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- Articulate an understanding of the neurophysiology of attachment trauma, and neglect and their implications for human development, health and wellbeing
- 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.
- Articulate the key requirements of the therapeutic relationship when working with trauma with individuals.
Assignment
edit- An in-depth case analysis within prescribed theoretical frameworks (3000 words)
Topics and activities
edit- 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