The Trauma-Sense Programme
A two-part training programme for coaches.
Become trauma-aware and trauma-informed and help your clients to shift towards healing.
Become trauma-aware and trauma-informed and help your clients to shift towards healing.
You’re a coach.
You want to help people.
In fact, you became a coach because you want to help people.
You can see that many people appear to be functioning but they are, in fact, just surviving due to the psychological, emotional, spiritual and physical impact of past trauma.
You recognise that not all trauma is the huge ‘headline-grabbing’ kind but that all trauma needs to be processed and healed to create space for a person to thrive.
You know that many of those with a trauma history are aware that something is not right and that they will often seek help from a coach in an attempt to move forward with their lives.
Unfortunately, even the best coaches - and I am sure that you are a brilliant coach - can inadvertently do harm to these clients if they are not trauma-informed.
And many coaches - perhaps including you? - can feel deeply concerned about working with clients who have a trauma history; often because they fear opening Pandora’s box and not being able to deal with the consequences.
But here’s the thing: we need coaches like you with your curiosity and compassion, to help create a trauma-informed world.
Imagine it: a world in which psychological trauma is recognised and understood; where it is met with empathy and compassion; and where it is prevented wherever possible. A world in which, by treating trauma early, with a holistic approach, we help those who feel broken to heal; to live fully expressed lives and to fulfil their true potential.
This is the world that I want for my grandchildren and I believe that trauma-informed coaching has a part to play in creating this world.
That is why I am inviting you to enrol in the Trauma-Sense programme.
In this unique, two-part programme you can become first Trauma-Aware and then Trauma-Informed. You can become that coach who truly ‘sees’ a client with trauma and helps them to shift towards healing and thriving.
I hope you will join me.
You want to help people.
In fact, you became a coach because you want to help people.
You can see that many people appear to be functioning but they are, in fact, just surviving due to the psychological, emotional, spiritual and physical impact of past trauma.
You recognise that not all trauma is the huge ‘headline-grabbing’ kind but that all trauma needs to be processed and healed to create space for a person to thrive.
You know that many of those with a trauma history are aware that something is not right and that they will often seek help from a coach in an attempt to move forward with their lives.
Unfortunately, even the best coaches - and I am sure that you are a brilliant coach - can inadvertently do harm to these clients if they are not trauma-informed.
And many coaches - perhaps including you? - can feel deeply concerned about working with clients who have a trauma history; often because they fear opening Pandora’s box and not being able to deal with the consequences.
But here’s the thing: we need coaches like you with your curiosity and compassion, to help create a trauma-informed world.
Imagine it: a world in which psychological trauma is recognised and understood; where it is met with empathy and compassion; and where it is prevented wherever possible. A world in which, by treating trauma early, with a holistic approach, we help those who feel broken to heal; to live fully expressed lives and to fulfil their true potential.
This is the world that I want for my grandchildren and I believe that trauma-informed coaching has a part to play in creating this world.
That is why I am inviting you to enrol in the Trauma-Sense programme.
In this unique, two-part programme you can become first Trauma-Aware and then Trauma-Informed. You can become that coach who truly ‘sees’ a client with trauma and helps them to shift towards healing and thriving.
I hope you will join me.
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“This training should be compulsory [for all coaches].” (Annie Stoker) |
The Trauma-Sense Programme
Part 1: Becoming Trauma-Aware
The first part of the Trauma-Sense Programme focuses on trauma awareness. As a stand-alone training it will help you to understand the true nature and causes of psychological trauma, how to recognise it in your clients and some initial guidance on how to work with clients who have a history of trauma. Completing Part 1 will also help you to understand your own responses and reactions to clients and will equip you with tools to take care of yourself so that you can provide a deeper, enlightened service for your clients.
The training is delivered in three LIVE sessions delivered over three consecutive weeks. Each session lasts for 2 hours and includes a workbook and time for Q&A.
Week 1: An introduction to Psychological Trauma
Week 2: Recognising Psychological Trauma
Week 3: Working with Psychological Trauma
The training is delivered in three LIVE sessions delivered over three consecutive weeks. Each session lasts for 2 hours and includes a workbook and time for Q&A.
Week 1: An introduction to Psychological Trauma
- Psychological trauma: what is it? What are potential causes? How common is it?
- A brief history of psychological trauma; understanding why is not discussed
- Begin to understand the neurobiology and how this links to symptoms & behaviours
Week 2: Recognising Psychological Trauma
- How does this present itself in a coaching session?
- Beginning to understand the subconscious dynamic
- Begin to understand how to safely manage the session when trauma arises
Week 3: Working with Psychological Trauma
- Understanding how this can impact the coach
- Reflection, rituals and self-care
- Signposting for clients
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“It has helped me feel more confident as a coach, better resourced to support my clients, and more compassionate towards their challenges. I feel better equipped to know how to deal with trauma if it comes up in a session, and more confident in knowing when I am able to deal with something and when I am best to refer on.”
(Jen Le Marinel) |
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Part 2: Becoming Trauma-Informed
Having completed Part 1 of the Trauma-Sense Programme, you may choose to continue with Part 2 ‘Becoming Trauma-Informed’ to further bolster your skills and confidence when dealing with clients who have a trauma history.
In this 8 week programme you will deepen your understanding of psychological trauma & how to apply this understanding in your coaching practice through a combination of teaching and experiential case-work.
The training will consist of:
Four LIVE 90-minute training modules with Q&A covering topics including:
Two interactive 90-minute small-group workshops
One group Q&A
Two 30 minute 1:1 calls for Q&A and feedback.
To complete the programme, you will need to complete a 1500 word assignment based on a client case-study demonstrating your understanding of a trauma-informed approach and your ability to apply this in your work.
As a participant in Part 2 of the Trauma-Sense Programme - ‘Becoming Trauma-Informed’, you will also have access to a dedicated Facebook group to share and ask questions.
In this 8 week programme you will deepen your understanding of psychological trauma & how to apply this understanding in your coaching practice through a combination of teaching and experiential case-work.
The training will consist of:
Four LIVE 90-minute training modules with Q&A covering topics including:
- Deepening the understanding of the impact of psychological trauma on the body, brain, & behaviour
- Disconnection from self and others and how this shows up
- Shame, attachment, & authenticity
- Collective trauma, intergenerational trauma & epigenetics
- Trauma and the body, exploring the Polyvagal theory
- Parenting & trauma
- Addiction, self-harm & suicide.
Two interactive 90-minute small-group workshops
- During these workshops you will have the opportunity to work through specific cases and examples - brought by the group - and learn how to put the teachings into practice. Please note that client confidentiality will be maintained throughout.
One group Q&A
- The programme closes with a spacious Q&A workshop session to discuss any points or queries.
Two 30 minute 1:1 calls for Q&A and feedback.
To complete the programme, you will need to complete a 1500 word assignment based on a client case-study demonstrating your understanding of a trauma-informed approach and your ability to apply this in your work.
As a participant in Part 2 of the Trauma-Sense Programme - ‘Becoming Trauma-Informed’, you will also have access to a dedicated Facebook group to share and ask questions.
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“It was all powerful - but the most useful aspect was your ability to relate to coaching: helping us to understand the less obvious signs of trauma and that some of our strategies are not suitable and could exacerbate the clients emotions.”
(Kat Holden) |
Who is this for?
The Trauma-Sense programme is for coaches wishing to gain an understanding of psychological trauma, for themselves and for their clients. Completing the training will give them the confidence to start to recognise the signs of psychological trauma and to have an awareness of how to navigate this safely and be able to direct on to next steps.
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“EVERY coach should attend this training!!!”
(Jen Le Marinel) |
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About me:
One grey, cold winter morning in January 2016, I got to work and started the early morning GP session. By 9am, I found myself in a snotty, sobbing heap, in the corner of my consultation room, lights all turned off, trying to make myself invisible, when my colleague found me.
I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and it was nearly six months before I could work again.
Despite always having a particular interest in mental health and the overlap with physical symptoms, nothing in my training prepared me for what I experienced while I was unwell.
To try to understand what was happening to me, I enrolled in a Masters of Psychological Trauma.
This was like putting on a pair of glasses and being able to see clearly for the first time: suddenly, I could see the links between psychological trauma and medical symptoms; I could see the impact of stress on communication and behaviour as well as how it manifests in the body, both in patients and healthcare professional colleagues around me. As I delved further into this topic, I found a wealth of research and evidence for lifestyle medicine and functional medicine approaches successfully treating these conditions.
I was hooked and made it my mission to share my knowledge and understanding with as many patients and healthcare professional colleagues as possible.
I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and it was nearly six months before I could work again.
Despite always having a particular interest in mental health and the overlap with physical symptoms, nothing in my training prepared me for what I experienced while I was unwell.
To try to understand what was happening to me, I enrolled in a Masters of Psychological Trauma.
This was like putting on a pair of glasses and being able to see clearly for the first time: suddenly, I could see the links between psychological trauma and medical symptoms; I could see the impact of stress on communication and behaviour as well as how it manifests in the body, both in patients and healthcare professional colleagues around me. As I delved further into this topic, I found a wealth of research and evidence for lifestyle medicine and functional medicine approaches successfully treating these conditions.
I was hooked and made it my mission to share my knowledge and understanding with as many patients and healthcare professional colleagues as possible.
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“It's really important for coaches - not to mention everyone else who works with people to understand about trauma. And Susanna's knowledge of the subject, organised presentation and content suited us perfectly. I highly recommend it.”
(Thea Jolly) |
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“I feel more capable to deal with clients’ problems and to combine my coaching with more of a somatic element…[it] has given me much more confidence.”
(Susie Heath) |
FAQ:
When does The Trauma-Sense Programme run again?
The next Trauma-Sense course will start in Spring'24. You can join the waitlist by clicking the buttons above.
Will sessions be recorded?
Yes, all sessions will be recorded. Please note that those taking part in Part 2: ‘Becoming Trauma-Informed’ will be required to attend the interactive workshops in person as a minimum.
What if I change my mind?
Before the course commences: If you change your mind within 14 days of the date you sign up you will receive a full refund of fees paid minus £25 admin fee.
Once the course commences: If you change your mind within 14 days of the date you sign up you will receive a 50% refund of fees paid minus £25 admin fee.
After this point no refunds will be given.
How do I know this course is right for me?
If you are a coach who wishes to gain an understanding of psychological trauma, to gain the confidence to start to recognise the signs of psychological trauma, and have an awareness of how to navigate this safely and be able to direct on to next steps, this course is for you. If you are a coach that wishes to understand your own responses and reactions to clients, and be equipped with tools to look after yourself and provide a deeper, enlightened service for clients, this course is for you.
The next Trauma-Sense course will start in Spring'24. You can join the waitlist by clicking the buttons above.
Will sessions be recorded?
Yes, all sessions will be recorded. Please note that those taking part in Part 2: ‘Becoming Trauma-Informed’ will be required to attend the interactive workshops in person as a minimum.
What if I change my mind?
Before the course commences: If you change your mind within 14 days of the date you sign up you will receive a full refund of fees paid minus £25 admin fee.
Once the course commences: If you change your mind within 14 days of the date you sign up you will receive a 50% refund of fees paid minus £25 admin fee.
After this point no refunds will be given.
How do I know this course is right for me?
If you are a coach who wishes to gain an understanding of psychological trauma, to gain the confidence to start to recognise the signs of psychological trauma, and have an awareness of how to navigate this safely and be able to direct on to next steps, this course is for you. If you are a coach that wishes to understand your own responses and reactions to clients, and be equipped with tools to look after yourself and provide a deeper, enlightened service for clients, this course is for you.