Treating Trauma. Managing Symptoms. Restoring Lives.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. At Neftaly, we recognise the profound impact trauma can have on individuals, families, and communities. Our Introduction to PTSD programme is designed to help participants understand the nature of trauma, recognise its symptoms, and explore effective strategies for support and recovery.
This programme is ideal for caregivers, support workers, health professionals, educators, and anyone interested in developing trauma-informed knowledge and practices.
Programme Overview:
1. What is PTSD?
- Defining PTSD and its causes
- Acute trauma vs. chronic trauma
- Complex PTSD (C-PTSD): understanding prolonged trauma exposure
2. Recognising Symptoms
- Intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and nightmares
- Hypervigilance and heightened anxiety
- Emotional numbness, avoidance, and mood changes
- Physical symptoms and their link to psychological trauma
3. How Trauma Affects the Brain and Body
- The stress response system (fight, flight, freeze)
- Long-term effects on mental and physical health
- Trauma’s impact on memory, relationships, and self-esteem
4. Diagnosis and Treatment Approaches
- How PTSD is diagnosed (clinical criteria)
- Evidence-based treatments (CBT, EMDR, trauma-focused therapies)
- The role of medication, mindfulness, and lifestyle in recovery
5. Supporting Someone with PTSD
- How to respond with empathy and understanding
- Avoiding re-traumatization
- Building trust and creating safe spaces
- Encouraging professional help and peer support
6. Self-Care and Vicarious Trauma
- Understanding the emotional impact on caregivers and professionals
- Burnout and secondary traumatic stress
- Self-care strategies and professional boundaries
Why Choose Neftaly?
- Expert-led training grounded in trauma-informed care principles
- Practical tools and real-life case studies
- Flexible learning options (online, in-person, hybrid)
- CPD-accredited with a Certificate of Completion
- Supportive learning environment focused on safety and confidentiality
Programme Outcomes:
Participants will leave the programme with:
- A solid understanding of PTSD and its effects
- Practical skills to support trauma survivors respectfully and safely
- Awareness of referral pathways and treatment options
- Tools to manage their own emotional well-being in trauma-related roles
Trauma may shape a story, but it doesn’t define a person.
Through awareness, education, and compassion, we can play a meaningful role in helping survivors heal and move forward.
Join Neftaly’s Introduction to PTSD programme and take the first step toward trauma-informed support.