About the Series
What Happened to You? is a 30-hour online seminar series designed to help you understand psychological trauma, what it is, what effects it can have, and what is the path toward healing.
The content is grounded in scientific research, yet presented in a clear, accessible language. Whether you are trying to make sense of your own experiences or better understand someone you care about, this series offers the knowledge and tools to do so.
Purpose
These seminars are not a substitute for psychotherapy. They are designed to inform about and raise awareness of psychological trauma and its long-term impact on a person’s life.
Throughout the series, we will explore topics such as:
- Post-traumatic and complex post-traumatic stress: Definitions, causes, symptoms, similarities and differences.
- The neurobiology of trauma: The “window of tolerance” and the four stress responses: fight, flight, freeze, fawn.
- The impact trauma can have on thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and behaviour.
- Relationships and attachment wounds: How relational experiences can deeply affect the psyche.
- Ego defenses: Protective strategies and the role they play.
- Common manifestations of trauma: Shame, guilt, the inner critic, low self-esteem, perfectionism, procrastination, panic attacks, people-pleasing, aggressive or passive behaviour, difficulty in setting boundaries, social anxiety.
- Practical tools and techniques for self-observation, self-regulation, mindfulness, grounding, boundary-setting, and self-compassion.
- Therapeutic approaches: An overview of healing trauma.
Who can attend
The seminars are not a substitute for therapy, and no prior knowledge is required for attendance. This series is open to any adult who wants to understand trauma, whether for personal insight or to support others, as well as learn practical skills for emotional resilience.
It is particularly relevant for:
- Mental health professionals and trainees
- Parents
- Teachers and school staff
- Employees and managers
- Life Coaches
Benefits
By attending the series of seminars, you will be able to:
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of psychological trauma and how they show up in daily life.
- Understand recurring patterns in thinking, feeling, or reacting and where they come from.
- Use grounding, relaxation, and self-compassion techniques.
- Develop a healthier inner dialogue.
- Set clearer boundaries and communicate your needs more effectively at home and at work.
- Create a personal self-care plan.
Schedule
| Date / Time | Topics |
|---|---|
| Friday, 30 October 2026 19:00–22:00 |
Introduction to Psychological Trauma Post-traumatic stress & complex post-traumatic stress Neurobiology of trauma: The emotional brain in a state of alarm Stress and Anxiety: Managing challenges Effects of trauma on thoughts, emotions, the body, and behaviour |
| Saturday, 31 October 2026 10:00–13:00 |
Relationships and how they can cause attachment wounds: Rejection, criticism, neglect, loss, lack of trust, feelings of inadequacy, boundary violations, insecurity, comparison with others Fragmentation of the Self |
| Friday, 27 November 2026 19:00–22:00 |
Self-regulation techniques Recognising personal rights Self-observation Mindfulness and presence Communicating with intention Safety and Trust Empowerment and Choice Self-reflection Building inner resources |
| Saturday, 28 November 2026 10:00–15:00 |
The Inner Critic Internalising the voice of others Low Self-Esteem |
| Friday, 4 December 2026 19:00–22:00 |
Difficult Emotions Shame and guilt Anger and fear Entitlement People-pleasing |
| Saturday, 5 December 2026 10:00–15:00 |
Dissociation Panic attacks Social anxiety and fear of public speaking |
| Saturday, 18 December 2026 10:00–15:00 |
Perfectionism Procrastination |
Cost
The full 30-hour series:
- 360€, can be paid in 4 installments of 90€.
- 320€ early registration), can be paid in 4 installments of 80€, for registrations received by 20 October 2026.
