Training on Trauma Support and Counselling

The course equips you with the relevant knowledge, skills and values to identify clients exposed to traumatic events and provide trauma support services in the immediate aftermath of traumatic events, under supervision of an appropriately trained/registered mental health professional. Through this training, you will come to understand concepts of First Aid, the principles of trauma recovery sessions, and effective treatments for people suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).

Who Should Attend?

Health practitioners who are beginning, or are in the early stages of their career in security and risk management, emergency response/ medical personnel, NGO staff, professional counsellors, Trauma support staff, emergency responders etc.

Course Objectives

• Understanding trauma support and its basic concepts
• Understanding trauma intervention
• Understand and implement trauma recovery techniques.

Topics to be Covered

• The Impact of Traumatic Events
• Typical Reactions of a Traumatic Survivor
• Trauma Intervention Methods
• Trauma Assistance:
• Trauma Recovery Services
• Trauma Intervention Methods
• The Trauma Recovery Model

Requirements

• Proficiency in use of English language
• Meet admission criteria

Methodology

The trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach such as presentations, group work, guided sessions of practical exercise and web-based tutorials