This interactive training presents best principles for working with complex trauma clients, drawing on current research in trauma theory and therapy, attachment, affective neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology. It explores the importance of a phased approach for complex trauma clients with a primary focus on Phase 1 Safety and Stabilisation.
It provides essential knowledge and tools to enhance practice and possibilities for recovery for complex trauma clients who experience challenges around adaptive coping strategies, arousal, emotional regulation, attachment and safety.
By participating in this professional development training, attendees will:
- Understand the concept of the phased treatment for complex trauma
- Understand the neurobiological impacts of complex trauma and attachment type and patterns
- Examine the dimensions of safety and stabilisation when working with complex trauma
- Develop safety and stabilisation strategies to implement in practice
Who should attend?
This training is designed for practitioners who work in a therapeutic relationship with people who have experienced complex trauma. Psychologists, clinical psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, mental health nurses, social workers, general practitioners, psychiatrists and other allied health professionals.
To attend this training participants should have developed a strong knowledge base in the foundations of complex trauma, this will not be covered in this session. It is important this is observed when booking the training as the trainer’s focus is to delve into the clinical approach and an understanding of trauma is therefore required.
Date & Time: 12 June 2026, 9am to 4.30pm AEST
Venue: Sydney CBD (venue provided at registration)