Friday 19 March, 10am-12pm – email info@ctpsy.co.uk to book

Are you a psychologist, therapist or line manager working with staff who are dealing with Covid patients? If so, you have probably noticed symptoms connected to trauma exposure.

This live and interactive taster workshop, led by an expert in civilian trauma, will help you identify potential symptoms of stress disorders, so you can work effectively in your own professional capacity and also refer on to other services where appropriate.

When we are repeatedly exposed to trauma, this can lead to the development of Acute Stress Disorder, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Some people won’t go on to develop a clinical condition, if they have adequate peer support or professional supervision to tackle the symptoms, but all are at risk.

Not all individuals working in this area will continue on to develop a clinical condition. For some individuals working in this field the availability of adequate peer and/or professional supervision is sufficient to diffuse the unpleasant symptoms.

What you will learn

In this workshop, we will explore:

• The definition of trauma experienced by civilians.
• Trauma scenarios and relevant factors.
• Separating normal responses to trauma from possible ‘red flags’ that suggest someone is at risk of developing a clinical condition, such as a stress disorder.
• Techniques, based on published research, that can be used with distressed clients before clinical symptoms develop.

About the expert

Our workshop leader is Dr. Chrissie Tizzard, who has over 25 years’ experience working with trauma in civilians, and has given lectures around the world on this topic. Her PhD was also focused on trauma, entitled Vicarious Traumatisation in the Helping Professions. She is also the founder of Christine Tizzard Psychology.

To book your place, please email info@ctpsy.co.uk.