Trauma Services
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based psychological treatment designed to help individuals, particularly children and adolescents, recover from trauma, PTSD, and distressing life experiences. It integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with trauma-sensitive interventions, aiming to reduce emotional and behavioral symptoms while improving overall resilience and coping skills.
The Science
TF-CBT is grounded in cognitive-behavioral psychology, neuroscience, and exposure therapy. It operates on the principle that trauma changes thought patterns, emotional responses, and brain functioning, particularly affecting the amygdala (fear response), hippocampus (memory processing), and prefrontal cortex (decision-making and regulation). By restructuring maladaptive thoughts and engaging in gradual exposure to trauma-related memories in a safe, controlled way, TF-CBT helps rewire the brain’s response to trauma and promote emotional healing.
Key Benefits of TF-CBT
- Reduces PTSD symptoms - Helps process traumatic memories in a way that decreases distress including nightmares , flashbacks, emotional distress
- Improves emotional regulation -Teaches coping strategies to manage triggers, anxiety, anger, shame , depression and stress.
- Strengthens relationships - Encourages trust-building and healthy communication, particularly in children and caregivers.
Outcomes
Reduction in Trauma-Related Symptoms – Significant improvements in PTSD, anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation.
- Increased Coping Skills & Resilience – Individuals gain adaptive strategies to manage stress, intrusive thoughts, and emotional distress.
- Improved Daily Functioning & Quality of Life – Participants experience better focus, sleep, and overall mental well-being, allowing them to thrive in personal and professional settings.
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TF-CBT is widely recognized as one of the most effective interventions for trauma recovery, with research demonstrating its long-term success in helping individuals regain a sense of safety, empowerment, and hope.
Trauma Training Safe Spaces, Strong Leaders: The Power of Trauma-Informed Practices & Leadership
In today’s challenging professional environments, strong leadership requires more than just strategic skills – it demands empathy, resilience, and the ability to create safe and supportive spaces. This course explores the transformative power of trauma-informed practices to help leaders understand the impact of trauma on individuals and teams. By learning to lead with sensitivity, awareness, and care, you will cultivate a workplace where trust, wellbeing, and productivity thrive.
Outcomes
- Understanding Trauma: Gain a clear understanding of what trauma is, how it manifests, and its potential impact on workplace dynamics.
- Trauma-Informed Principles: Learn the core principles of trauma-informed leadership, including safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.
- Practical Strategies: Develop actionable techniques for creating psychologically safe environments where employees feel supported.
- Recognising Signs of Trauma: Identify subtle and overt signs of trauma in your team and learn appropriate responses
- Building Resilience: Foster resilience and emotional wellbeing, both for yourself and your team, through thoughtful leadership practices.
Benefits
- Enhanced Trust and Communication: Build stronger relationships based on safety and empathy, improving team cohesion.
- Increased Productivity: A trauma-aware workplace fosters a culture of understanding and reduces stress-related issues, enhancing performance.
- Reduced Staff Turnover: Create a supportive environment that retains talent and reduces burnout. Improved Conflict Resolution: Learn to approach challenges and conflicts with sensitivity and care.
- Positive Organisational Culture: Promote an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. This course empowers you to lead confidently, creating workplaces where people don't just work - they thrive.
Trauma Coaching
Trauma Coaching is a holistic, strengths-based approach designed to help individuals process and heal from trauma while regaining control over their lives. Unlike therapy, which focuses on deep psychological healing, trauma coaching is forward-focused, empowering individuals to develop resilience, coping strategies, and personal growth in response to past trauma. It integrates neuroscience, mindfulness, and cognitive reframing techniques to support long-term recovery and well-being.
The Science Behind Trauma Coaching
Trauma impacts the brain’s stress response system, particularly the amygdala (fear center), hippocampus (memory processing), and prefrontal cortex (rational thinking and decision-making). Chronic stress and trauma can dysregulate the nervous system, leading to emotional overwhelm, avoidance, and difficulty in daily functioning. Trauma coaching helps rewire the brain using neuroplasticity principles, self-regulation techniques, and a strengths-based approach to restore confidence, emotional balance, and a sense of
Key Benefits of Trauma Coaching
- Restores Emotional Regulation – Helps individuals shift from survival mode to a state of calm and control.
- Rebuilds Confidence & Self-Trust – Supports personal empowerment, reducing self-doubt and limiting beliefs
- Provides Future-Focused Healing – Helps individuals move beyond past trauma and build meaningful, goal-oriented lives.
- Recognising Signs of Trauma: Identify subtle and overt signs of trauma in your team and learn appropriate responses
- Building Resilience: Foster resilience and emotional wellbeing, both for yourself and your team, through thoughtful leadership practices.
Top 3 Outcomes of Trauma Coaching
- Increased Resilience & Coping Skills – Clients develop adaptive strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and triggers effectively.
- Reframed Mindset & Empowerment – Shifts limiting beliefs to promote growth, confidence, and self-compassion.
- Improved Life & Career Progression – Supports individuals in building healthier relationships, achieving goals, and enhancing overall well-being.