The Psychology of Trauma

Trauma has been somewhat of a buzzword in recent times and we welcome that the conversation has been branching out from the ivory towers of psychology and psychiatry into the minds of the wider population. Some argue that most people have experienced some sort of trauma in their lives, from complex ongoing traumatic experiences such as sexual abuse, bullying or domestic violence, to sudden events such as losing a loved one, getting fired or, arguably, even a piece of harsh criticism by a friend or manager. Trauma is a broad field of study and it can, and often does, affect a whole range of our behaviours, thoughts, feelings, and our physical wellbeing. We will be talking today about trauma with a panel of coaches and therapists who work with, heal or support people to manage trauma, so that we may understand it better and learn how we may help ourselves and others.

We'll be facilitating this session carefully as we are aware that trauma affects many of us and some may find it difficult to listen to. That said, we hope you know Pub Psychology as a warm and informal space, where everybody is welcome and where we value talking to each other about such important issues through the eyes of both science and our own experience.

ABOUT OUR PANEL:

KATE BRASSINGTON is a Coaching Psychologist (working towards BPS registration and Chartership) and ICF-accredited Professional Certified Coach who specialises in therapeutic 1:1 trauma-informed coaching.
Why? To help people ease suffering and get the fun back!
She uses a range of no-talk no-touch approaches from the fields of body-oriented coaching, and Internal Family Systems inspired coaching, alongside creative meditation, to help people clarify what really matters to them, and make lasting changes to match.

LIAM FARQUHAR is a legal psychedelic guide, psychedelic integration specialist, and men’s group work facilitator. He also does therapeutic coaching work, where he takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach, using two increasingly popular and powerful trauma-informed therapeutic models that are quite radically different to conventional talk therapy: Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems.

ELFREDA MANAHAN-VAUGHAN is an integrative coach who combines NLP, mindfulness, Positive Psychology, somatic parts work and over 25 years of experience working in personal development education. Her research into metaphors for reauthoring in posttraumatic growth in a coaching context, combined with her lived experience of complex trauma has drawn clients who ask the question 'what now?' Her work involves helping those who have experienced a highly stressful life event to live more consciously.

Dr NASH POPOVIC is the author of a DIY Psychology manual, Personal Synthesis, (www.personalsynthesis.com), that brings together knowledge and skills about all the areas that play a vital role in our everyday lives, from self-awareness to intimate relationships. He is also programme leader of MSc Integrative Counselling and Coaching at the University of East London and the creator of the Personal Consultany model of integration.

YOUR HOST:
YANNICK JACOB is an Existential Life and Leadership Coach (MA), a Positive Psychologist (MSc), Coach Trainer & Supervisor (www.existential.coach) and Program Director of the Accredited Certificate in Integrative Coaching (https://bit.ly/CoachingCertificate) at the School of Positive Transformation. Since 2010 Yannick has been working 1:1 with clients helping them to navigate their human experience and to make important life and career choices.

ISSUES WITH BOOKING?
If you're experiencing any issues while trying to get your hands on a ticket, you can book your ticket via https://pubpsychologyoftrauma.eventbrite.co.uk or contact Yannick directly at 42@existential.coach

We look forward to seeing you in our virtual pub.
Till then :)