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Supercharge your practice by becoming a Trauma Savvy Practitioner.
Learn why it is essential to promote massage as a viable approach to working with people who are traumatised.
Mental health services are dealing with a rise in urgent and emergency cases, there is a fear that there might be a ‘tsunami’ of mental illness after the pandemic – Royal College of Psychiatry.
We, massage therapists, know without a doubt that massage can calm & soothe people. But do you know how?
This course is based mainly on Deb Dana & Stephen Porges’ work on the Polyvagal Theory plus other trauma savvy experts.
Polyvagal theory tells us that being under chronic threat has a direct impact on our body and our mind. When we meet a stressor, known or unknown, it takes us out of loving connection with ourselves and others and into either shutdown or fight/flight. Moving from a loving connection to one of the other fearful states is called dysregulation, but it is not a state that is ‘wrong’. It is not wrong to protect yourself when you sense that you are not feeling safe, it is necessary for survival. Shifting states is a protective and sophisticated dance and like any dance, it’s good to know the steps well.
Course Content – extended to 5 weeks with new & up todate content:
This course is on Zoom and is experiential using many of the interactive features of this online platform. The course will be held over four weeks on Thursday evening for two hours per week.
Scope of the course: please note that while How To Become A Trauma Savvy Practitioner is offered with an intention to upskill you on the subject of trauma, it is not designed specifically for attendees currently struggling with traumatic or post-traumatic stress. I will teach about trauma – and the importance of integrating an understanding of trauma into our practices and lives – this is not a course to learn massage techniques to heal trauma as the healing that takes place is a unique experience for each client.
In Praise of How To Become A Trauma Savvy Practitioner:
Loved your choice of upbeat music and the openness and kindness of your teaching – KM
‘I liked the self-reflection on me and on my work; connection with others; the physiology of trauma; resources given out to help me to continue with this work’ – CF
‘Re delivery – it was excellent Vicky, great repetition of information (as there was a lot) – applying all the principles of working with trauma in your presentation’ – LH
‘Very informative, essential knowledge and understanding for anyone working with clients, particularly at this time’ – LR
‘I’m in awe of your zoom/technical knowledge and use of it’ – SM
‘Enjoyed the ‘bringing up to date’ with the intergenerational trauma – so important. Also the effect of that ‘drip, drip’ trauma which many probably don’t even think it’s trauma but is reflected in them in some way’ – CD
‘The digital presentations were the best I`ve seen on zoom. The moving diagrams and so on were of an exceptionally high standard. Great use of different mediums to engage interest and appeal to different learning styles’ – AM
Supercharge your practice by becoming a trauma savvy practitioner. Learn why it is essential to promote massage as a viable approach to working with people who are traumatised.
This one-day course includes a systematic procedure for dealing with incidents and covers topics such as unconsciousness, bleeding, and resuscitation procedures.
The day is very much hands-on and the teaching is practical and interactive. All students are involved in all aspects of the teaching and learning and skills are consolidated through continued practice. Paul makes this serious subject exciting and enjoyable.
The course is certificated by ITC First Aid and is in line with HSE requirements. Your certificate will need to be renewed every three years.
NB: The First Aid course is a stand-alone qualification; the assessment of the course is a combination of contact hours and the successful completion of a number of sequential review points. It is essential, therefore, that all students are punctual and attend all the sessions of the day. Lateness may result in a student being turned away. Please take a form of ID (eg. driving license, passport) to the day.
Cancellation policy: Please note, once you have made your booking should you need to cancel, a refund will be given minus an admin charge of £15. If your cancellation is received with less than 7 days notice we cannot refund any fees. In the event that SCMT cancels a course, an alternative date will be offered. If the alternative date is inconvenient a full refund will be made.
The course is certificated by ITC First Aid and is in line with HSE requirements. Held in-person at Sheffield Yoga Centre, Burgoyne Road, Lower Walkley, Sheffield. Your certificate should be renewed every three years.
This is an online group event using Zoom
Here is some feedback received from participants:
‘…for me it was a great way to connect with different therapists/a wider massage therapist community (and the online approach enables this), your hosting of it primarily too; how you managed the space.. there was room for everyone to speak..I wondered how mics off would feel as, like you said when you introduced it, you felt it needed to be facilitated a bit more ‘rigidly’ but it didn’t actually feel rigid at all, it felt like it flowed and everyone had space if they wanted it. For me too, having you as a facilitator, with your background and my interest with and in trauma and how you frame a lot of things resonates a lot as well as stimulates and increases my own learning/development. Thanks’ – Kathryn Smith
‘I’d certainly second everything Kathryn has said. Having had Vicky as my tutor, it’s not just how much she knows, but also the sensitivity with which she treats everyone that makes the session special’ – GA
‘So good to connect – thank you Vicky and everyone’ – LH
Outline:
The model of supervision I’m using on Zoom is a hands-on practice even though we are remote. The hands on I mean is a ‘mucking in’ approach. That is we are all experts in this field, we all have experience, we all can contribute to each other’s practice and we’ll all develop, and expand, together! There will be activities to help support & unpack concerns, issues, and ideas, using the whole group, small groups & pairs using the zoom breakout rooms as well as whole group discussions and exercises. The middle portion of time in the session gives people the space to interact and help each other find solutions or feel a bit more into a knotty issue with your massage work. This approach is both broad and deep.
This is an ongoing group and will be made up of the individuals who sign up and commit to three 2 hour Thursday evenings. An ongoing group offers, safety, camaraderie, support, and a feeling of community, where we can lean into each other and gain acceptance.
Let’s explore all the different aspects of our work, together!
My credentials:
Longevity is my first offering – I’ve been around for a long time. I even took my turn at being chair of MTI a few years ago! I’ve survived several financial recessions and other storms. As well as being a massage trainer and the Principal of Sheffield Centre for Massage Training, I’m a Body Psychotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. I have extensive training and experience and hold academic qualifications to MA level in Counselling and Psychological therapies as well as Hakomi, which I also teach in Lancaster.
So let’s dive in together!
When you join please consider:
Dates: 1. 2nd May 2024. 2. 11th July 2024. 3. 5th September 2024.
Timing: 2 hours from 6.30pm – 8.30pm GMT
You should opt for this group if you can commit to all 3 dates.
Places are limited so please book early. The cost to you for this group (3 two hour sessions) is £50
This is an ongoing group and will be made up of the individuals who sign up and commit to three 2 hour Thursday evenings. An ongoing group offers, safety, camaraderie, support, and a feeling of community, where we can lean into each other and gain acceptance.
Supercharge your practice by becoming a Trauma Savvy Practitioner.
Learn why it is essential to promote massage as a viable approach to working with people who are traumatised.
Mental health services are dealing with a rise in urgent and emergency cases, there is a fear that there might be a ‘tsunami’ of mental illness after the pandemic – Royal College of Psychiatry.
We, massage therapists, know without a doubt that massage can calm & soothe people. But do you know how?
This course is based mainly on Deb Dana & Stephen Porges’ work on the Polyvagal Theory plus other trauma savvy experts.
Polyvagal theory tells us that being under chronic threat has a direct impact on our body and our mind. When we meet a stressor, known or unknown, it takes us out of loving connection with ourselves and others and into either shutdown or fight/flight. Moving from a loving connection to one of the other fearful states is called dysregulation, but it is not a state that is ‘wrong’. It is not wrong to protect yourself when you sense that you are not feeling safe, it is necessary for survival. Shifting states is a protective and sophisticated dance and like any dance, it’s good to know the steps well.
Course Content – extended to 5 weeks with new & up todate content:
This course is on Zoom and is experiential using many of the interactive features of this online platform. The course will be held over four weeks on Thursday evening for two hours per week.
Scope of the course: please note that while How To Become A Trauma Savvy Practitioner is offered with an intention to upskill you on the subject of trauma, it is not designed specifically for attendees currently struggling with traumatic or post-traumatic stress. I will teach about trauma – and the importance of integrating an understanding of trauma into our practices and lives – this is not a course to learn massage techniques to heal trauma as the healing that takes place is a unique experience for each client.
In Praise of How To Become A Trauma Savvy Practitioner:
Loved your choice of upbeat music and the openness and kindness of your teaching – KM
‘I liked the self-reflection on me and on my work; connection with others; the physiology of trauma; resources given out to help me to continue with this work’ – CF
‘Re delivery – it was excellent Vicky, great repetition of information (as there was a lot) – applying all the principles of working with trauma in your presentation’ – LH
‘Very informative, essential knowledge and understanding for anyone working with clients, particularly at this time’ – LR
‘I’m in awe of your zoom/technical knowledge and use of it’ – SM
‘Enjoyed the ‘bringing up to date’ with the intergenerational trauma – so important. Also the effect of that ‘drip, drip’ trauma which many probably don’t even think it’s trauma but is reflected in them in some way’ – CD
‘The digital presentations were the best I`ve seen on zoom. The moving diagrams and so on were of an exceptionally high standard. Great use of different mediums to engage interest and appeal to different learning styles’ – AM
Supercharge your practice by becoming a trauma savvy practitioner. Learn why it is essential to promote massage as a viable approach to working with people who are traumatised.