What is the Trauma Stabilisation Course?
The Trauma Stabilisation course consists of 5 weekly sessions designed to help you understand post traumatic stress disorder and take initial steps to manage your symptoms. The course provides a safe space to learn ‘trauma stabilisation’ strategies to alongside others experiencing similar difficulties. You will not be required to talk about your own traumatic experience within the group.
Following successful completion of the 5 sessions you will be offered a review and the opportunity to be prioritised for individual treatment if this is still required.
The course is run by two experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapists.
The course will be run remotely so access to a device capable of making video calls (a mobile phone, laptop, tablet, desktop computer with camera) and an internet connection will be required. Resources will be available online and you will be asked to complete a weekly set of questionnaires to help you monitor progress, so access to the internet and a work email address will also be required.
Course Overview
Week 1:
- What is CBT.
- What is PTSD.
- The brain and PTSD.
- Fight, Flight, and Freeze.
Week 2:
- Grounding techniques.
- Manging physical symptoms: Relaxation and breathing techniques.
- Introducing Safe Place Imagery.
Week 3:
- Understanding Flashbacks and dissociation.
- Then vs now strategy to manage triggers.
- Understanding nightmares & the power of imagery to manage trauma.
Week 4:
- Self Compassion
Week 5:
- Understanding low mood and reclaiming your life.
- Moving forward/planning for the future.
Post Course Review
Attendees will be offered a post course review.