Training - Therapeutic Processing of Trauma (NCPS Quality Checked)

Training - Therapeutic Processing & Integration of Trauma (NCPS Quality Checked)

Therapeutic processing and integration is part of Phase 2 and 3 of the 3-Phase Trauma Model (developed by Janet and later Herman). Processing trauma isn't suitable for all clients, and usually is only done when enough therapeutic, emotional and physical safety has been established. We will also explore when NOT to process, as well as briefly look at various models to process (depending on prior training of the therapist).

We will go through and practice with several key indicators to increase therapeutic safety when doing the potentially challenging work of processing, including:

• Titration
• Honouring the window of tolerance
• Incorporating safety techniques (when needed)
• Pendulation/ oscillation

We will also briefly practice with recognising resources that may naturally come up when processing and integrating trauma. Additionally, we will cover some of the basics of TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), intrusive thoughts, and see how you might incorporate this into your practice. There will be some demonstrations of various ways of working, to shine a light on you might use the techniques.

Who is this training for:

The training is suitable for both student and qualified counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers, psychologists, support workers, GP's, psychiatrists, hypnotherapists, as well as any other mental health professional who works with trauma or wants to work with traumatised clients.

This Training Day can be taken on its own as CPD, or as the 9th training day as part of the NCPS Quality Checked 10-day Foundation Diploma - Therapeutic Safety in Trauma. It is taught face-to-face in Southend-on-Sea.

About the Trainer - Maaike Beech

Maaike is a MBACP and NCPS Senior Accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with a specialty as a Trauma Clinician. She has been working with trauma for over 17 years’ and has trained in TF-CBT, Rewind-Technique, EMDR Level 1, 2 and 3, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 and IFS Level 1. Maaike works as a Clinical Lead for the Children's Society for all counsellors, psychotherapists, and clinical supervisors. She is also the Director of The Beech Practice Ltd. She is a qualified clinical supervisor and runs a Diploma in Trauma-Informed Clinical Supervision, as well as a NCPS Quality Checked Foundation Diploma called “Therapeutic Safety in Trauma”.

Maaike originally trained as a counsellor in the Netherlands, whilst working for Victim Support and General Counselling Departments, with a specialty in domestic abuse. Maaike has also worked for a Hospice, Rape Crisis and the Children’s Society, who work with refugees, migrants, trafficking and exploitation. She has set-up several counselling services for various organisations and is an experienced group therapist.