Trauma Therapy: A Cutting-Edge Approach for Resolving Trauma and Healing PTSD - Saj Razvi

Overview

This groundbreaking course, “Trauma Therapy: A Cutting-Edge Approach for Resolving Trauma and Healing PTSD,” presented by renowned expert Saj Razvi, offers an intensive exploration into the most effective and innovative methods for addressing the profound impacts of trauma. Moving beyond traditional talk therapy, this program delves into somatic and neuroscience-informed techniques, providing participants with a holistic framework for facilitating deep and lasting healing from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex trauma. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, equipping therapists and healing professionals with actionable strategies to help clients regulate their nervous systems, process traumatic memories, and build resilience.

Target Audience

This course is specifically designed for:

• Licensed Therapists, Counselors, and Psychologists
• Social Workers
• Psychiatrists
• Coaches specializing in trauma or mental wellness
• Body-oriented therapists (e.g., Somatic Experiencing Practitioners, Yoga Therapists)
• Medical professionals working with trauma survivors
• Anyone seeking to deepen their understanding and practical skills in advanced trauma resolution.

Key Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the neurobiology of trauma and its impact on the brain and body.
• Apply principles of Polyvagal Theory to assess and regulate clients’ nervous systems.
• Utilize somatic interventions to help clients discharge trapped energy and complete defensive responses.
• Differentiate between various types of trauma (e.g., shock trauma, developmental trauma, complex PTSD) and tailor interventions accordingly.
• Implement techniques for titration and pendulation to safely process traumatic material without re-traumatization.
• Develop strategies for building client resources and resilience.
• Integrate mindfulness and embodiment practices into trauma therapy.
• Navigate dissociation and other complex trauma responses.
• Foster a compassionate and ethical approach to trauma-informed care.

Main Content / Key Modules (Inferred based on “Cutting-Edge Approach”)

1. Foundations of Trauma & Neuroscience:
   • Defining trauma and its physiological manifestations.
   • The brain’s response to threat: Amygdala, Hippocampus, Prefrontal Cortex.
   • Neuroplasticity and the potential for healing.
2. The Somatic Lens: Body-Oriented Approaches:
   • Introduction to Somatic Experiencing principles.
   • Tracking sensation, impulse, and movement.
   • Discharging activation and completing fight/flight/freeze responses.
3. Polyvagal Theory in Practice:
   • Understanding the vagal nerve and its role in regulation.
   • Mapping nervous system states (ventral vagal, sympathetic, dorsal vagal).
   • Techniques for co-regulation and self-regulation.
4. Working with Traumatic Memory:
   • Non-narrative approaches to memory processing.
   • Titration and pendulation for safe processing.
   • Addressing flashbacks and intrusive thoughts.
5. Complex Trauma & Dissociation:
   • Understanding the impact of chronic and relational trauma.
   • Strategies for working with dissociative states.
   • Building internal coherence and integration.
6. Resource Building & Resilience:
   • Developing internal and external resources for clients.
   • Strengthening the client’s capacity for emotional regulation.
   • Cultivating post-traumatic growth.
7. Ethical Considerations & Therapist Self-Care:
   • Maintaining ethical boundaries in trauma work.
   • Preventing vicarious trauma and burnout.
   • Importance of supervision and personal practice.

Course Format & Delivery

This course is delivered through a combination of:

• In-depth video lectures by Saj Razvi.
• Demonstrations of therapeutic techniques.
• Case studies and practical examples.
• Downloadable resources (worksheets, exercises, reading materials).
• (Potentially) Q&A sessions or community forums for interaction.

Why This Course Is Essential

In an increasingly complex world, the prevalence of trauma is undeniable. This course offers a vital and transformative pathway for healing professionals to enhance their skills, move beyond symptomatic treatment, and truly empower clients to resolve the root causes of their suffering. Saj Razvi’s cutting-edge approach provides a compassionate, effective, and scientifically grounded methodology for facilitating profound and lasting change.