Course: Trauma, Neuro, and Shame Awareness: Best Practice for Professionals, Organisations, and Communities

Neuroception is a subconscious process through which our nervous system detects and evaluates cues of safety, danger, or threat in our environment. Coined by Dr. Stephen Porges, the concept/term Neuroception …

Learn about Indigenous knowledge, experience and perspectives on trauma and shame in interpersonal relationships Indigenous knowledge, experience, and perspectives on trauma and shame in interpersonal relationships are deeply rooted in …

The three “E’s” of trauma: Event(s), Experience of event(s), and Effect. Trauma is a highly subjective experience. What may be traumatic to one person might not have the same impact …

How do early childhood experiences influence our perception of safety in the world? The following case study follows the life of Fred, who was exhibiting a trauma response at work …

How do early childhood experiences influence our perception of safety in the world? The following case study follows the life of Cara, who was also exhibiting a trauma response when …

This week we have focused on how trauma and shame impact how we relate with others in a variety of contexts. Summary Let’s summarise the main points: Attachment theory is …

Week 1 Wrap up and What’s on for next week. We hope that you have reflected on your learning so far and are ready to dive deeper into trauma, neuro …

That brings us to the end of week three, with some important information about attachment and relationships. A special thanks again to our course team and especially Prof Gery Karantzas …

In this course we have focused on building trauma awareness and introducing you to the principles of trauma-informed practice. Summary Let’s summarise the main points: Trauma, shame, and neurodiversity are …

This case study follows the life of Fred. Let’s follow Fred and his younger brother, Josh, to understand how their experiences shape their patterns of reacting, relating, and responding. Fred …

A critically important place to start in such a topic is defining what we are talking about and creating shared understandings. In trauma, this is especially the case because the …

Our early environment contributes heavily to our development, including how we are calibrated to respond to events that happen later on in life. Very early life trauma refers to traumatic …

This case study follows the life of Cara. The following case study follows the life of Cara, who is now 21 years old. Let’s continue Cara’s journey to gain more …

This case study follows the life of Fred. The following case study follows the life of Fred and his younger brother Josh, who you met last week. Let’s follow Fred …

The following case study follows the life of Cara. Let’s follow Cara to better understand how her experiences shape their patterns of reacting, relating, and responding. Cara (now in her …