Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex psychological condition that can profoundly affect the emotional, mental, and physical well-being of individuals exposed to trauma. This professional certification in PTSD Counselling and Trauma Management offers a structured and in-depth exploration of PTSD—its causes, symptoms, and impacts across different age groups. Learners will develop a robust understanding of how PTSD manifests in children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly, allowing for a more personalised and age-sensitive counselling approach.

The course begins with foundational knowledge, helping students identify and understand key diagnostic criteria and behavioural indicators of PTSD. It then progresses into established evidence-based treatment methods, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). You will gain insights into the eight-phase EMDR model and learn how to guide clients through each stage of this transformative process. The training also covers Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), an effective treatment modality that helps individuals reconstruct their trauma narrative in a safe and supportive setting.

Further enhancing your trauma counselling toolkit, this course introduces the Rewind Technique—an emerging, non-intrusive therapy for processing distressing memories. You’ll explore the step-by-step application of this method, along with its psychological rationale and real-world benefits. Beyond mainstream therapies, the course incorporates integrative healing strategies such as art therapy and music therapy. These creative and sensory-based approaches provide alternative pathways for healing, especially effective for clients who struggle to articulate trauma verbally. Lessons include step-by-step guides to using both art and music in trauma-informed practice.

Lastly, the course addresses pharmacological interventions and common medications used in PTSD treatment, offering learners a well-rounded perspective on how counselling and medical management can work together. By the end of this programme, students will be equipped to support clients using multiple trauma-informed approaches, grounded in empathy, science, and clinical best practices.