Core 5 Day Training Next training Dates are as follows (live online): |
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Next Training Dates:
Winter Trauma Conference - January 16 -20, 2023 Days 1 & 2 9:00-4:00 EST; Days 3-5 9:00-4:30 EST ITATM & CTIC Stream
Part 1 (Clinical ITATM & CTIC Stream) - November 24 & 25, 2022 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM GMT / 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST (both streams)
(Part 1 is also available pre-recorded via distance learning)
Part 2 (Clinical ITATM & CTIC Stream) - December 14-16, 2022 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM GMT / 6:00 AM - 1:30 PM EST EST ITATM & CTIC Stream
New **Part 3 (Clinical ITATM & CTIC Stream) - Advanced Training in ITATM Protocol December 5-7, 2022 9:00-4:30 PM EST *Must have completed parts 1 & 2 as well as 6 group consults to register
Winter Trauma Conference - January 16 -20, 2023 Days 1 & 2 9:00-4:00 EST; Days 3-5 9:00-4:30 EST ITATM & CTIC Stream
Part 1 (Clinical ITATM & CTIC Stream) - November 24 & 25, 2022 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM GMT / 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST (both streams)
(Part 1 is also available pre-recorded via distance learning)
Part 2 (Clinical ITATM & CTIC Stream) - December 14-16, 2022 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM GMT / 6:00 AM - 1:30 PM EST EST ITATM & CTIC Stream
New **Part 3 (Clinical ITATM & CTIC Stream) - Advanced Training in ITATM Protocol December 5-7, 2022 9:00-4:30 PM EST *Must have completed parts 1 & 2 as well as 6 group consults to register
Days 1 & 2: Day 1 Understanding the Foundations of Trauma and Attachment, Day 2 Phase-Based Clinical Applications to Promote Healing and Integration of Trauma and Attachment Dysregulation and Day 3 Trauma Processing Experiential (description below)
with Lori Gill, Founder and Lead Trauma Therapist, Attachment and Trauma Treatment Centre for Healing
The fields of attachment and trauma research and intervention are growing rapidly. It is apparent that this is an area all clinicians can benefit from training in as it crosses all sectors and populations in some manner. However, we know that it can be difficult to keep up with all of the readings and resources. As this is our area of specialization, let us share what we have learned through our literature and research reviews and what we have effectively put into practice with you in an engaging and practical manner. This comprehensive two-day training will provide insight into current trauma, attachment, and neuroscience research ensuring an understanding of critical information and best practice strategies for working with trauma. This training will also help you to enhance your clinical skills and learn how you can add trauma regulation and attachment healing strategies to your repertoire.
Day 2 will focus on putting it into practice. Through this Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) participants will learn how to make historical connections, engage in integrative trauma-specific treatment approaches, and promote resiliency and wellness. Participants will learn about phase-based treatment of complex trauma and review of best practice and evidence-based approaches will also be experienced.
Upon completion of training participants will have a strong understanding of:
Trauma-Informed Care
The Neuroscience of Trauma, Addictions, Mental Health and Violence
Sensory Regulation
Boundaries, Self-Compassion, and Healthy Relationships
Trauma Processing* Part 2
Part 2:
Day 1 Trauma Processing Experiential & Applied Practice Part 1
This workshop takes participants through the trauma processing practices introduced in the core training. This workshop takes participants through experiential of our Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) from start to finish and includes various techniques (from brief assessment, grounding, trauma processing, somatic discharging and shifting affect for completion of session in an emotionally regulated manner). Participants will experience various experiential activities inclusive of a live demonstration and the opportunity to practice techniques learned (as both the counsellor and the client) in a partner format with guidance from the facilitator. This experiential days allows for discussion, questions, and reflections from participants at a deeper level as it is facilitated in a small group format.
Days 2 & 3 Trauma Processing Experiential & Applied Practice Parts 2 & 3
This workshop takes participants through the trauma processing practices introduced in the core training. This workshop takes participants through experiential of our Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) from start to finish and includes various techniques (from brief assessment, grounding, trauma processing, somatic discharging and shifting affect for completion of session in an emotionally regulated manner). Participants will experience various experiential activities inclusive of a live demonstration and further opportunities to practice trauma processing (as both the counsellor and the client) in a partner format with guidance from the facilitator. This experiential days allow for discussion, questions and reflections from participants at a deeper level as it is facilitated in a small group format.
Advance registration is required, limited spaces available to ensure individualized attention. Please contact [email protected] to register or fill out the registration form below.
Our You Tube channel has lots of brief videos which provide an introduction to the content and an introduction to some of our presenters: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkdvxfs1RlYwoHDYePZnysA
All days will be rich with research, practical examples, case studies, experiential activities, and opportunities for self-reflection.
with Lori Gill, Founder and Lead Trauma Therapist, Attachment and Trauma Treatment Centre for Healing
The fields of attachment and trauma research and intervention are growing rapidly. It is apparent that this is an area all clinicians can benefit from training in as it crosses all sectors and populations in some manner. However, we know that it can be difficult to keep up with all of the readings and resources. As this is our area of specialization, let us share what we have learned through our literature and research reviews and what we have effectively put into practice with you in an engaging and practical manner. This comprehensive two-day training will provide insight into current trauma, attachment, and neuroscience research ensuring an understanding of critical information and best practice strategies for working with trauma. This training will also help you to enhance your clinical skills and learn how you can add trauma regulation and attachment healing strategies to your repertoire.
Day 2 will focus on putting it into practice. Through this Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) participants will learn how to make historical connections, engage in integrative trauma-specific treatment approaches, and promote resiliency and wellness. Participants will learn about phase-based treatment of complex trauma and review of best practice and evidence-based approaches will also be experienced.
Upon completion of training participants will have a strong understanding of:
Trauma-Informed Care
- What it means to be trauma-informed at an organization, service system and societal level
- Core principles, guiding values and common language of trauma-informed care
- Understanding what is helpful vs. what is harmful
- The difference between trauma-informed and trauma-specific services
- Understanding top-down, bottom-up and integrative trauma treatment modalities
The Neuroscience of Trauma, Addictions, Mental Health and Violence
- How stress and trauma affect the brain, body and behaviour
- The role of attachment in self-regulation and the capacity for relationship
- The impact of attachment injuries on child development and adult health outcomes
- Attachment dynamics in health care and human services work
- The connection between trauma, addictions and violence
- The importance of worker self-regulation and self-care in providing attunement, therapeutic presence and co-regulation for clients and in mitigating the effects of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma
Sensory Regulation
- Why trauma is a sensory experience
- Recognizing the signs of emotional and physical dysregulation
- Integration and how this relates to emotional and physiological regulation
- The use of sensory approaches to promote regulation and integration
Boundaries, Self-Compassion, and Healthy Relationships
- How trauma disrupts our boundaries and how we can learn to establish healthy boundaries
- Addressing unmet needs
- Shifting from false refuges to those that provide effective regulation
- The importance of self-compassion for forming and maintaining healthy relationships
- Differentiating intimacy from abuse
Trauma Processing* Part 2
- How to engage in trauma specific processing using the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM)®
- How to move clients through their trauma experiences disrupting the fear looping process in a safe structured manner using the various layers of the ITATM protocol
- How to generalize amygdala messages and reframing statements for future implementation
- How to close off the session in a safe manner that reinforces the new insights
- How to work through recurrent traumas, developmental trauma, crisis experiences, complex PTSD, and how to promote integration when working with dissociation.
Part 2:
Day 1 Trauma Processing Experiential & Applied Practice Part 1
This workshop takes participants through the trauma processing practices introduced in the core training. This workshop takes participants through experiential of our Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) from start to finish and includes various techniques (from brief assessment, grounding, trauma processing, somatic discharging and shifting affect for completion of session in an emotionally regulated manner). Participants will experience various experiential activities inclusive of a live demonstration and the opportunity to practice techniques learned (as both the counsellor and the client) in a partner format with guidance from the facilitator. This experiential days allows for discussion, questions, and reflections from participants at a deeper level as it is facilitated in a small group format.
Days 2 & 3 Trauma Processing Experiential & Applied Practice Parts 2 & 3
This workshop takes participants through the trauma processing practices introduced in the core training. This workshop takes participants through experiential of our Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM) from start to finish and includes various techniques (from brief assessment, grounding, trauma processing, somatic discharging and shifting affect for completion of session in an emotionally regulated manner). Participants will experience various experiential activities inclusive of a live demonstration and further opportunities to practice trauma processing (as both the counsellor and the client) in a partner format with guidance from the facilitator. This experiential days allow for discussion, questions and reflections from participants at a deeper level as it is facilitated in a small group format.
Advance registration is required, limited spaces available to ensure individualized attention. Please contact [email protected] to register or fill out the registration form below.
Our You Tube channel has lots of brief videos which provide an introduction to the content and an introduction to some of our presenters: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkdvxfs1RlYwoHDYePZnysA
All days will be rich with research, practical examples, case studies, experiential activities, and opportunities for self-reflection.
Participant Feedback
The most valuable aspect of the presentation:
Part 1:
Day 1: Foundations of Trauma & Attachment Dysregulation
Part 2:
Part 1:
Day 1: Foundations of Trauma & Attachment Dysregulation
- How to communicate the behavioural presentations of trauma in a more helpful way.
- Real life examples used to supplement the information.
- All the resources & seeing how they can be used / experiencing these
- All of it. The sequence presented, resources.
- Much gratitude this was truly a beautiful process and so relevant and applicable to clients.
- Diagram of the window of tolerance and explanation. Overview of brain system and relationship with trauma.
- New information such as the neurological impact of abuse and examples shared.
- So excited about this training and have not been disappointed.
- Integration of right and left brain.
- How trauma impacts the brain at different ages. Amazing information! Cannot wait to learn more!!
- Connecting the trauma experiences to childhood development and psycho social adaptations in adulthood.
- Thank you! I felt very engaged Lori is a top notch presenter.
- Discussion of the bilateral/integrative approach and importance of engaging both hemispheres of the brain in trauma processing.
- I found the conversation about the role and purpose of grounding techniques helpful and insightful. I enjoyed the smaller size group and approachability of the instructor.
- Oh gosh, there was SO much value in everything. I absolutely loved getting deeper into attachment and dysregulation through a trauma lens. There were many times I was nodding my head as Lori spoke of how trauma responses are normal for the situation and how often they are misinterpreted or misdiagnosed or misunderstood as something else.
- Lori is such a captivating speaker and presenter. I very much felt I could be present and attuned when she was talking.
- Getting a deeper understanding of trauma, where it’s stems from how it affects the brain and how people process and cope (make patterns) due to this. Thanks so much Lori!! I’ve really enjoyed day 1!!
- The most valuable part of today's teaching was helping me to locate this work. Understanding concepts and foundations of the work allowed me to see how it could be applied in my context. As a trauma survivor myself, I could hold the information "out" from myself, but begin to thaw toward how I could benefit from the work myself. I REALLY enjoy Lori's style.
- I will definitely recommend this course and cannot wait to take more courses!
- Application of theory to real life situations. Learning that this can be used at any age, not just w/ children. Provided a lot of content to reflect on both personally and professionally.
- The most valuable aspect of this presentation for me was to do the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) and the impacts it can have when a child witnesses abuse of his sibling.
- Lori has a gentle, calming presence and is incredibly knowledgeable, very down-to-earth and lovely. How she presents and the content is completely in line with what we do in the Association and the information we need to know to be effective Trauma Recovery Coaches. I super enjoyed learning from her and am very excited about day 2! What a gift to be able to attend this class, thank you!
- I deeply value the correlation between the model, integration aspect, and the possibility to use what I already know through my EXAT Diploma with specific the terminology and rich rationale behind. I really enjoy the neuroscience and the artistic expression. Thank you!
- Understanding that when big emotions occur while processing trauma, this doesn't mean therapists need to shut it down or ground, stop the process, as well as tools to support this.
- The shift in my perspectives - specifically compassionate curiosity.
- It was very interesting to learn that trauma can start during pregnancy and during the first years of life. To learn how important is the sensorial part over talking therapy to treat clients dealing with trauma.
- Learning about differential diagnoses was likely the most valuable aspect for me. Additionally, I enjoyed learning that grounding techniques can be done within seconds in session and that time ins are a lot more helpful than time outs.
- The coherent and clear review of information and the amazing presentation skills and new resources I can incorporate in to my work.
- Getting a deeper understanding of trauma, where it’s stems from how it affects the brain and how people process and cope (make patterns) due to this. Thanks so much Lori!! I’ve really enjoyed day 1!!
- The demo videos were helpful. It was helpful to not just be shown techniques but to understand how the techniques can be applied most beneficially in working with trauma processing.
- The approach to Trauma and the trauma processing piece. I appreciate Lori shared her great experience and knowleadge in trauma. I learn so much about how to better work with clients going through trauma. Thanks!!
- Different creative approaches/activities that can be used to work with the client's intensity.
- How fast the movement through the trauma can take place.
- The brief demos are extremely helpful and informative. I am learning that we do not need to use 50 minutes of our session time with our clients to use certain techniques like grounding or even exploring the details of the trauma, but that sometimes this can be done in less than 10 minutes and that we don't actually need all of the details of our client's trauma. I love how adaptive and creative this model is considering clients respond to different things and we know that therapeutic approaches are not "one-size-fits-all". During the presentation, I was able to differentiate between challenging a client's feelings and challenging the activation of threat.
- I really liked how the case examples and the how instead of just looking at research papers and technical jargon. I love the application and examples!
- New tools and exercises; the multitude of ways to utilize art throughout process. This was excellent. Thank you so much.
- Great integration of theory and clinical practice
- Collaborate with the client to guide and reflect, and they will let you know what they need.
- Different creative approaches/activities that can be used to work with the client's intensity.
- Lots of resources and tools, thank you!
- Not to shy from big feelings and reframe from a place of curiosity
- It was fascinating to learn the process and new strategies to work trauma. And how to externalize the excess of energy and the somatic body regulation was and being always mindful of the window of tolerance.
- Wow ... Today was a fascinating day for me. The breathing and tapping exercises were really meaningful to me.
- Understanding how the pieces fit together in a planning sense
- Videos - watching the work in action.
- Beginning to learn the model and effective strategies.
- Exploring all of the different tools! Breathing / mindfulness techniques. The videos were great to see real examples. Amazing!
- Seeing the video of processing and what it actually looks like.
- Relooking at stored up energy and helping them safely move through the trauma.
- Trying out the exercises and sensory resources.
Part 2:
- It was most valuable first to observe the live demonstration by the presenter. It was powerful to be present as the volunteer processed her experience. It was equally as powerful to get to practice the treatment model with another attendee. Thanks Lori!
- experiencing the modality for processing trauma and the power of it.
- Excellent balance between information sharing about the model and its application and experiential opportunities for participants. Lori's presentation and engagement with the participants. I found her asking participants to challenge our beliefs that may hinder or help clients with moving through their trauma. This invitation really made me reflect on the question, how is what I believe as helping professional helping or hindering the client. I'm still process the training, so I will need ot further reflect on this training before I join in for the final 2 days.
- Demonstrations
- The demo and practical experience
- Viewing demos and role-playing.
- The demos (recorded and live) are a valuable aspect of the presentation. It is helpful and informative to watch the processing unfold. I appreciate having the opportunity to practice processing as well.
- Excellent balance between information sharing about the model and its application and experiential opportunities for participants.
- Lori's presentation and engagement with the participants. I found her asking participants to challenge our beliefs that may hinder or help clients with moving through their trauma. This invitation really made me reflect on the question, how is what I believe as helping professional helping or hindering the client. I'm still process the training, so I will need ot further reflect on this training before I join in for the final 2 days.
- Learning processing healing
- Live demos were a great way to teach! I love how simple but effective this model is.
- All of it! Knowing / learning how to help clients process.
- Seeing the power of the questions. The healing that can come from using this technique. This was amazing! You were amazing! Thank you for letting me do a demo. Such a healing experience. Was able to have a solid sleep & loved the heart messages. Thank you!
- Getting a chance to practice under supervision.
- Seeing and doing the trauma processing. This was an exceptional training. Lori was fabulous and so knowledgeable.
- Getting to practice many times and watch a number of live demonstrations.
- The live demos and the practice as the therapist and the client.
- Bets training I have EVER attended. Lori is amazing. Such a beautiful and knowledgeable person.
- Being able to practice the model with each other and to experience being the therapist and the client was very helpful to contextualize the learning.
- The demos and practice (especially experiencing the vulnerability of being the client). Thank you so much! It was powerful, validating and an eye opening training.
- Every aspect. The authentic practical reality based info, comments, input from presenter. Down to earth approach and all the practice and demos.
- Overall this is the most practical, helpful counselling assistance I have received. Thank you so much for coming here. For being you and for doing the work you do. Feeling reenergized in my work now.
- Learning how to apply the ITATM treatment model. Training was great! More self-aware this week.
- Demonstrations and practices were invaluable.
- The practical aspect. I was happy to volunteer and was glad I got to work on that specific trauma.
- I appreciate these sessions.
- I am glad that it is short yet packed with value. That I do not need years and years of training to start impacting peoples lives.
- Participating in the processing as well as practicing the script was helpful.
- It was beneficial doing this virtually bc this is how my agency is practicing at this time.
- Role play and debrief with my partner after processing. Knowing how each other felt was helpful to dismiss any areas where I felt I wasn't doing things correctly, and increase confidence.
