Comprehensive Training Course on Trauma Support and Counseling

In an increasingly complex world, trauma affects individuals across all ages, professions, and backgrounds. Whether resulting from violence, natural disasters, loss, or ongoing personal struggles, the emotional and psychological impact of trauma can be profound and long-lasting.

This Training Course on Trauma Support and Counseling is designed to equip mental health practitioners, social workers, educators, healthcare providers, humanitarian workers, and others with the knowledge, practical tools, and therapeutic techniques to provide effective support to trauma survivors. Trauma support and counseling course will give the trainees relevant knowledge, skills and values to identify clients exposed to traumatic events and provide trauma support services in the immediate aftermath of traumatic events. The participants of this training will be imparted with the concepts of First Aid, the principles of trauma recovery sessions, and effective treatments for people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Participants will explore the nature of trauma, its psychological effects, trauma-informed approaches, counseling skills, crisis intervention strategies, and evidence-based therapeutic models to facilitate healing and resilience.

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive Certificate of Participation.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the nature, types, and impact of trauma across different populations.
• Apply trauma-informed principles to create safe, supportive environments for survivors.
• Recognize trauma symptoms and respond effectively through counseling and support.
• Utilize essential counseling skills, including active listening, empathy, and crisis intervention.
• Integrate evidence-based therapeutic models such as CBT, EMDR, and Narrative Therapy into trauma support work.
• Develop individualized and group-based trauma recovery strategies.
• Practice self-care techniques to manage secondary traumatic stress and avoid burnout.
• Design and implement trauma support programs in organizational and community settings.
• Uphold ethical and legal standards when working with trauma-affected individuals.
• Build resilience and empower survivors toward recovery and healing.

DURATION

This course will take 5 days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is intended for individual working in a humanitarian crisis environment especially NGO staff, counselors, trauma support personnel, emergency responders, medical practitioners, and new entry personnel in the field of risk management and security.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Understanding Trauma

• Definition and Types of Trauma
• Psychological and Physiological Impact of Trauma
• Trauma Across the Lifespan: Children, Adolescents, Adults
• Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Trauma

Module 2: Trauma-Informed Care Principles

• Core Principles of Trauma-Informed Practice
• Creating Safe and Supportive Environments
• Cultural Sensitivity and Intersectionality in Trauma Support
• Avoiding Retraumatization

Module 3: Counseling Techniques for Trauma Survivors

• Building Trust and Rapport with Survivors
• Active Listening and Empathy Skills
• Crisis Intervention Techniques
• Introduction to Grounding and Stabilization Strategies

Module 4: Evidence-Based Therapeutic Models

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Trauma
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Overview
• Narrative Therapy and Trauma-Focused Approaches
• Self-Care for Practitioners: Managing Vicarious Trauma

Module 5: Advanced Support Strategies and Program Development

• Group Therapy and Support Groups for Trauma Survivors
• Working with Grief, Loss, and Complex Trauma
• Developing Trauma Recovery Programs
• Ethical and Legal Considerations in Trauma Counseling

GENERAL NOTES

• The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
• The participants should be reasonably proficient in English as all facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.
• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate.
• The training will be held at Kincaid Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.
• All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
• Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training coordinator at Email: training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org or Tel: +254 724592901
• This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Kincaid Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 724592901 or send mail to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org

Payments are due upon registration. Payment should be sent to our Bank account before commencement of training and proof of payment sent to training@kincaiddevelopmentcenter.org