Being Trauma informed
with the international trauma specialist Dr. Teresa Ngigi
In this course you discover what trauma means, how it manifests and how you can as individuals find effective approaches to cope with specific situations.
Contents
- Introduction to trauma and its impacts on a person
- Types of trauma – both individual and collective
- Trauma and its impacts on the brain
- Signs and symptoms of unhealed trauma
- The Polyvagal theory
- Techniques for Healing Trauma
- Self-regulation and Co-regulation
- Prevention of compassion fatigue and burnout
Dr. Teresa Ngigi
Dr. Teresa Ngigi was trained in Kenya, UK, and USA, and holds a postdoctorate in Trauma Informed Care, a PhD in Psychology and Culture, an MSc in Organizational Leadership and Management, a higher Diploma in Psychological Counselling, and a BEd in Psycho-pedagogy.
She has done therapy work in different countries including Kenya, Uganda,Tanzania, Sudan, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Mozambique, Italy, Syria, Egypt,Lebanon, among others.
Author of Breaking the Cycle: The Role of Auntie Rosie in Trauma Informed Care, which is a result of both research and experiences of resilience in different countries.
Target Group
Trainers, coaches, consultants, social workers, pedagogues and leaders that feel the need to be trauma-informed.
Approach
The course consists of a mix of short theoretical inputs, concrete exercises, group discussions and individual Moments.
Date / Venue
29 October – 1 November 2024 in Vienna / Austria
Your contribution
Full fee € 590,- / person
Super-early bird until end of August € 430,- / person
Early bird until end of September € 490,- / person
This includes the 4-day-course, training material and coffee breaks.
Please sign up here
The course is eligible for KA1 mobility of learners (School, Vocational Training and Adult Education), in the framework of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.
If you have more questions, please contact irene@alp-network.org.