Holding Complexity: Trauma, Psychiatry and Relational Practice with Dr Abrar Hussain

A hybrid workshop with Dr Abrar Hussain, Consultant Psychiatrist, for therapists and practitioners who work with trauma and complexity. Join us in person at The Evolve Studio or online. This training is specifically designed to support therapists with increasingly complex client presentations and trauma histories. Regardless of experience level, this workshop will support you in identification of trauma symptoms, awareness of suitable therapies, knowledge around when to refer on, and networking for client-centred collaborative care.

This training is for counsellors, psychotherapists, and psychologists at any stage of training or career.

The morning will cover of the following:

1. Neurobiology of trauma and dissociation
2. Identifying trauma and Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)
3. Approaches to trauma and FND including Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Dr Abrar's own LAMHE Framework to support recovery from FND
4. Risk assessment and working with vulnerable clients
5. Working with psychiatric services, including the role of medication and neuromodulation
6. Vicarious trauma, self-care, and boundaries

There will also be time for reflection and journaling.

Dr Hussain is a consultant psychiatrist in Reading working from a relational and trauma-trained approach. He is a certified EMDR practitioner, a Cognitive Analytic Therapist (CAT), and expert in Functional Neurological Disorder. He is author of the recently published 'I Can Heal: A Journey Through Functional Neurological Disorder'. 

CPD certificates will be issued. Online attendance hosted by Zoom. 

Following the event, attendees are welcome to stay for networking and discussion with tea, coffee, and snacks.