Healing Trauma
Trauma Recovery Fundamentals for Practitioners
A Three Part/Three Day Introduction to Trauma Healing from an Integrated Professional and Christian Perspective. For Counsellors, Therapists, Pastoral Teams, Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals at all levels.
Location TBC
9:30am to 4:30pm
Part 1: Friday 27th Feb 2026
Part 2: Saturday 28th Feb 2026
Part 3: Friday 6th March 2026
This course offers a uniquely integrated approach to understanding trauma recovery by blending:
• Transformational Christian insights on healing and wholeness
• Judith Herman’s three-phase model of trauma recovery
• Modern psychotherapeutic approaches and neuroscientific theories - including 'The Triune Brain', PolyVagel Theory, Dissociation, AIP/EMDR, IFS/Parts, Somatics/Body Integration and Creative Approaches
• Bruce Perry’s neurosequential model of 'bottom-up' healing
What You Will Gain
✓ A clear, faith-integrated framework for understanding trauma
✓ How to assess and identify Type 1, 2 and 3 trauma and differentiate between PTSD and C-PTSD
✓ Practical skills for creating safety, supporting grief and encouraging reconnection
✓ A biblical–neuroscientific model: robe (safety) • ring (secure attachment) • sandals (purpose)
✓ Greater confidence in your role and limits, including when to refer for specialist or clinical care
✓ Opportunities for experiential learning, reflection, and shared wisdom
✓ 18 CPD hours for those who complete all three parts
Training Team
Ric Wilton is a Trauma and EMDR Therapist experienced in working with Adults and Young People. He is Accredited with BACP and qualified to Masters level in Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Claire Elliott is a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in all areas of psychiatric practice. She currently works with young people in CAMHS. Claire is a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Course Fees
Early Bird Rate: £275 if deposit paid by 18th January 2026
Standard Rate: £300
Payment Terms
Non-refundable £50 deposit to secure place
(please pay deposit at time of booking)
All final balances must be paid by 15th February 2026
If deposit paid by 18th Jan 2026 → £225 final balance
If deposit paid after 18th Jan 2026 → £250 final balance
*This course provides foundational trauma-informed understanding and grounding skills. It does not train participants to conduct trauma memory processing or deliver specialist trauma therapy. Attendees are expected to practise ethically, remain within the limits of their professional competence, and obtain appropriate specialist training and supervision before engaging in complex trauma recovery.