ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM

Training in the treatment of psychological trauma

Understanding the process, acquiring the competencies…

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NBCC-Greece hosted by Career Associates has been approved by the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) as a registered training provider for continuing education, RCTP no.I-0001

Aims and objectives

The program aims to train mental health professionals in trauma-informed therapy and equip them with the necessary knowledge and competencies.

Based on recent research on the targeted treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), the main objectives of the training are to:

Provide the context for participants to become acquainted with trauma-informed therapy (APA, 2017).

Examine the etiology and neurobiology of Acute traumatic stress, PTSD and Complex PTSD.

Provide the framework for learning and practicing the competencies for treating psychological trauma (APA, 2015).

Present the phases of trauma therapy and facilitate participants to apply them in case studies or with their clients.

Facilitate understanding of presenting symptoms in the light of dissociation.

Explain Parts Work and supervise participants while practicing with their clients.

Delve deeper into the role of the trauma-informed therapist, the value of the therapeutic relationship, and the importance of self-care.

Recognize and apply the key components of resilience and posttraumatic growth.

Provide trauma-informed supervision.

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Theoretical approach

This trauma informed training is based on the following theoretical approaches:

Phasic approach to treating psychological trauma

The phases of trauma treatment involve distinct therapeutic goals that interact with each and facilitate:

Stabilization and safety.
Consolidation and reinforcement of thinking and emotion regulation skills.
Trauma processing, re-examination and re-evaluation of symptoms and traumatic memory.
Transition from treatment to healthy functioning and smooth reintegration into social life (Herman, 1992).

Parts work therapy

Parts Work therapy functions as a therapeutic lens which assumes that each person has many different parts in their mind, psyche, and personality. They also have multiple and sometimes conflicting emotions, thoughts, and impulses, each of which is referred to and treated as a “part” (Steele et al., 2016; Fisher, 2016; Schwartz, 2021). Parts Work helps individuals create new, creative, and functional solutions to the problems they face, as it recognizes and understands the unique composition of their inner psychological world.

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Target audiences and admission requirements

The training is for mental health professionals interested in acquiring knowledge and competencies for trauma treatment, such as:

Psychologists

Mental health counselors

Family therapists

Postgrad trainee counselors & psychologists

Psychotherapists

Interested candidates need to fill in the Contact Form and send their CV to info@bbtraumatraining.gr

Implementation

The training program lasts for a total of 120 hours.

More specifically, it includes:

Meetings

Ten (10) meetings via the secure ZOOM platform, each lasting seven (7) hours (a total of 70 hours of online training). Meetings include interactive lectures, skills practice through role-playing, case presentations, and monthly group supervision.

Individual assignments and preparation

Fifty (50) hours for personal study, sessions with clients, preparation for role-plays, writing the case study, and entries in the reflection journal.

Training material

Training material is provided at each meeting.

Assessment

Assessment is ongoing during the training program. Specifically, it includes:

15 client hours with the aim of applying trauma informed therapy (10%)
Online participation (10%)
Discussion and reflection on assigned readings (10%)
A reflection log presenting personal insights and experiences throughout the training program (10%)
Group consultation with program supervisors (10%)
Role play demonstrations of trauma-informed therapy sessions (20%)
Final assessment: A description of a client case and oral presentation on the case (30%)

*Participants are required to do at least 10 hours of personal therapy during the training program.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a Certificate from NBCC-Greece, a Registered Credential Training Provider of the National Board of Certified Counselors-International https://nbcc.org/

Note:

In order to complete the training and receive certification, only two (2) absences are allowed.

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Χώρος διεξαγωγής

Οι δια ζώσης συναντήσεις πραγματοποιούνται στην οδό Μιχαλακοπούλου 183, 1ος όροφος, Αθήνα.

2027

Training dates and content

The program will run in 2027. Dates will be announced soon

Date	Day and time	Meetings	Content
	To be arranged	—	Individual interviews with candidates via ΖΟΟΜ
	Saturday 09:00–16:00	Meeting 1	Introduction to the program Understanding psychological trauma and trauma-informed therapy, essential competencies.
	Saturday 09:00–16:00	Meeting 2	Presentation of the phasic approach to trauma therapy, the neurobiology of trauma.
	Saturday 09:00–16:00	Meeting 3	Phase 1: Assessment, history taking, case conceptualization.
	Saturday 09:00–16:00	Meeting 4	Phase 2: Establishing stability and emotional safety.
	Saturday 09:00–16:00	Meeting 5	Phase 2: Trauma therapy – Processing traumatic material.
Beginning of group supervision
	Saturday 09:00–16:00	Meeting 6	Phase 3: Trauma therapy – Parts of the self, dissociation.
	Saturday 09:00–16:00	Meeting 7	Phase 4: Post-traumatic growth – Strategies for strengthening resilience.
	Saturday 09:00–16:00	Meeting 8	Phase 4: Post-traumatic growth – Integrating new experiences into one’s identity and relationships.
	Saturday 09:00–16:00	Meeting 9	Case presentation & Consultation
	Saturday 09:00–16:00	Meeting 10	Case presentation & Consultation

In order to complete the training and receive certification, only two (2) absences are allowed.

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Training cost

The training cost is as follows:

1550€ early bird (full payment at the beginning of the program)
1750€ in 3 installments of 580€.

References

Fisher, J. (2016). Healing the fragmented selves of trauma survivors: Overcoming internal self-alienation. Routledge.

Herman, J. L. (1997) Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence: From domestic abuse to political terror. Basic Books.

Steele, K., Boon, S., & Van der Hart, O. (2016). Treating trauma-related dissociation: A practical, integrative approach. W. W. Norton & Company.

Schwartz, A. (2021). The Complex PTSD treatment manual: An integrative, mind-body approach to trauma recovery. PESI Publishing, Inc.

Van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Penguin Books.

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