Understanding the Neuro-Psycho-Social Impact of Childhood Abuse & Neglect

This is an online workshop. You will join the current cohort on the Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Trauma and Personality Development course.

An increasing body of research shows that developmental trauma can take a neuropsychological toll on children. This in turn colours their sense of self and their relationships with others. Sadly, for some this means an adulthood of enduring problems of self-esteem, mood management and difficulties in maintaining functional relationships.

Cognitive therapists can best help survivors of childhood trauma and neglect if they can fully formulate their difficulties, and a simple understanding of the neuro-psycho-social impact of developmental trauma will inform this process.

Therefore, this workshop will give an overview of the relevant long-term consequences of experiencing an abusive childhood and describe how this can translate into enduring difficulties for abused individuals and those close to them.

Rather than proposing a specific model for working with survivors of childhood abuse, this pan-diagnostic workshop will consider how cognitive therapists can best use their existing knowledge and skills in CBT, but it will also highlight in what ways basic CBT might need to be augmented.

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Conceptualize the psychological problems of childhood trauma in a meaningful which gives a coherent rationale for therapy
• Identify appropriate cognitive and behavioural interventions
• Appreciate a range of key issues when working with survivors of childhood trauma, namely: Memory problems/ Extreme beliefs and behaviours/ Inter-personal and systemic difficulties/ Motivational problems

This workshop combines case and didactic presentations, using video materials and visual illustration. There will also be opportunities to discuss how the workshop material can be used to improve clinical practice.

Certificate of Attendance

A digital certificate that states the hours of live participation in the workshop will be emailed to you after the training event. You must attend the workshop live to receive a certificate.

Workshop recording is now available to attendees

By attending this workshop I understand I am giving my consent for the workshop to be video recorded and for this video recording to be available to people attending the workshop live and for it to be sold separately, for the amount of time determined by OCTC and outlined in the purchase agreement. My name, if displayed onscreen, and my image will make up part of this recording. Recordings are the property of OCTC and making copies of these recordings or sharing login details is not permitted. Please do not reveal details which may compromise the anonymity of clients.

The recording will be available to view for a period of twelve months.