Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) AwarenessDiploma Course

Designed for complete beginners, this course offers valuable insights into PTSD and the techniques used to help manage and treat it. It’s ideal for those looking to build foundational knowledge or explore a potential career in trauma-informed care.

What You’ll Learn:

• What PTSD is and how it develops

• The common causes and who is at risk

• Key symptoms and how they affect mental, emotional, and physical health

• How PTSD is formally diagnosed and assessed

• The impact of PTSD on daily life, relationships, and work

Treatment Options & Self-Help Strategies

The course explores a variety of treatment approaches, including:

• Medical and clinical interventions commonly used for PTSD

• Complementary and alternative therapies that support holistic healing

• Proven self-help techniques and coping strategies that empower individuals to manage their symptoms

• How to safely reconnect with family, friends, and society while living with PTSD

Exploring the Role of a PTSD Therapist

For those interested in working with trauma survivors, this course offers a detailed look into the therapeutic side of PTSD treatment. You’ll explore:

• The responsibilities and day-to-day work of a PTSD therapist

• The skills, traits, and training pathways needed to support individuals with trauma

• How therapy is structured, from assessment to treatment planning

• In-depth coverage of three evidence-based approaches:

  • Trauma-Informed Therapy

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)