Restoring the Sense of Self: Narrative Therapy Strategies for Trauma Healing

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Practical Strategies for Applying a Narrative Therapy Framework to Working with the Impact of Trauma on the Sense of Self 

Want to know how to evoke resilience, empowerment, and agency in clients who have trauma experiences? 

Want to know how to use Narrative strategies when working with trauma? 

This comprehensive training is designed for mental health professionals who seek to deepen their understanding of trauma and enhance their therapeutic skills using Narrative Therapy. Trauma can often disrupt an individual's sense of self, leading to disconnection, emotional distress, and identity challenges. This workshop offers valuable insights and practical tools to help clients reconstruct their personal narratives and restore a coherent sense of self.

Through this training, you will explore the core beliefs and principles that form the foundation of Narrative Therapy, particularly in the context of trauma work. We will examine common themes within trauma narratives and how these stories can evolve into personal barriers for healing. By reviewing the evidence for Narrative Therapy's effectiveness with trauma survivors, participants will gain confidence in applying these strategies in their practice.

The workshop also provides in-depth guidance on working with clients who have experienced a 'loss of self.' You will learn how to apply Narrative Therapy techniques in both individual and family therapy, addressing the complex dynamics of couples and family relationships affected by trauma. Special attention will be given to the fear of re-traumatization, offering best practices for creating a safe, supportive environment for clients to reclaim their identities.

Whether you're a therapist working with individuals or families, this training will equip you with a robust framework and effective strategies for helping clients navigate their trauma narratives and begin the journey of restoring their sense of self.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• Core beliefs and principals of Narrative Therapy practice
• Common experiences of the 'Trauma Narrative' of clients presenting with a trauma experience
• An overview of the evidence for Narrative Therapy practice within the context of trauma work
• Narrative Therapy strategies to addressing a 'loss of self'  
• Application of Narrative Therapy strategies when working with a 'loss of self' in the context of couples and family therapy.
• Common considerations for practice when working with trauma - addressing the fear of re-traumatization 

Who is this event for?

Mental Health Professionals: All mental health professionals including, but not limited to Clinical Counsellors, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Hospice and Palliative Care Workers, Youth Workers, Mental Health Workers, Addiction Specialists, Marital & Family Therapists, Child Protection and Disability Workers, Guidance Officers, Speech and Language Therapists, Residential Care Workers and Foster Support Workers, Vocational Rehabilitation Consultants, General Practitioners, and all other mental health professionals looking to enhance their therapeutic skills.  

Education Professionals: Professionals who work with children or youth including, but not limited to K–12 School Counsellors, School Paraprofessionals and all other professionals who support behavioural challenges and complex learning needs.