Masterclass 3: Trauma, Attachment and Emotional Regulation

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Masterclass 3

Trauma, Attachment and Emotional Regulation

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand different attachment styles and comprehend how attachment processes play a central role in shaping human experiences, particularly in the context of complex trauma
  • Explain the connection between attachment patterns and emotion regulation
  • Gain knowledge of the concept of “window of tolerance” and its relevance in working with clients affected by complex trauma
  • Practise strategies and techniques for supporting emotional regulation in clients who have experienced complex trauma

About the Series on Trauma:

This series on trauma offers knowledge and strategies for effectively engaging with clients who have experienced complex trauma. Guided by the latest advancements in trauma theory, therapy, attachment, affective neuroscience, and interpersonal neurobiology, this series is designed to equip participants with essential principles to navigate the complexities of working with trauma.

Participants will develop knowledge of complex trauma, the neurobiology of trauma, as well as current trauma theories and models. They will also gain insights into the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impacts of trauma, enabling them to identify signs of trauma in clients. The series covers vital information about the three-phase trauma treatment model and the role of therapists in trauma treatment.

This series aims to provide learners with practical insights and effective strategies that can be readily incorporated into their therapeutic practice, enhancing their ability to comprehend, engage with, and address trauma while utilising safety and stabilisation skills.

Details & Fees

DATE

Fri,  1 Dec 2023

TIME

9.30am – 5.30pm
(with one-hour lunch, and 2 breaks in between)

VENUE

The School of Positive Psychology
61 Stamford Road #01-09 Stamford Court, 178892

FEES

$734.40 w/gst per masterclass

Discount*: 

  • 15% for TSPP alumni and students
  • 15% group discount (of 3 pax and above)
  • 20% for a package of all 4 masterclasses

* Only one type of discount shall apply 

Lunch and tea breaks will be included.

Course Delivery

Notes:

About the Trainer

Dr Alla Demutska
Clinical Director, Counselling and Psychotherapy
The School of Positive Psychology

Dr. Alla Demutska has been working with a wide range of psychological problems in both private and public settings in Australia and Singapore since 2008. She has experience working with various evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-focused, and mindfulness-based therapies.

Dr. Demutska has a strong interest in both attachment-related and single-event trauma. She facilitated multiple inpatient and outpatient groups. She developed and was the lead facilitator of a 10-week Schema Therapy Program as well as facilitated Trauma program at the Melbourne Clinic, Australia. She co-facilitated inpatient (The Victoria Clinic, Melbourne) and outpatient  (Schema Therapy Institute, Melbourne) schema therapy groups for complex trauma. She has experience teaching and supervising students in Singapore and Australia at Master’s and Doctoral level in Clinical Psychology programmes.  

Her passion in connecting people to themselves, their values and their communities is reflected in her practice as a clinical psychologist as well as retreats she masterfully designs and facilitates in places like Thailand and Bali, bringing principles of mindfulness, compassion, and knowledge of trauma modalities together.

Dr. Demutska is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) and is endorsed for the practice of clinical psychology by the Psychology Board of Australia. She is also a Board Approved (Australia) Clinical Supervisor.

FAQs

Who are these workshops suitable for? 

Practising psychotherapists and counsellors or practitioners-in-training. 

I am not a practitioner or practitioner-in-training but am interested in the topics, can I still sign up? 

Yes, the knowledge gained is still useful to support your everyday wellbeing, though you may not be able to use the skills learned to support others as a professional. 

Do I have to sign up for all four sessions? 

No, it is not necessary to sign up for all four sessions though it is highly recommended to enhance your learning, especially if you are a practitioner. 

Disclaimer:

Materials that are included in these workshops may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized scope of expertise of your practice area. As a trained professional / practitioner, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice to ascertain if it is beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession’s standards. Some of the topics being taught would require supervision and/or mentorship and are not included in this series.

Other Masterclasses in the Series

To find out more about the Masterclass, please email us at hello@positivepsych.edu.sg.

What Students Say

Marilynn Lee, 2023
( Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology )
"Using what I have learnt in TSPP, I share with my students how to write a letter to their future self and the power of envisioning their end goal. This helps with their motivation to want to learn. I share with them how to recognize stress, especially when high-stakes exams are round the corner and to practice mindfulness in the midst of chaos in their minds. These sharing has helped me to build a strong rapport with my students and their parents. "
Joshua Lim Sheng Ming, 2023
( Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology )
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Lim Mei Yean, 2022
( Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology )
"A nugget of wisdom that I gained from TSPP was how the word ‘listen’ is actually an anagram for ‘silent’. If you employ silence when listening, you not only hear what people say but how they say it, which deepens the connections you have with those around you. As a business development manager and senior underwriter at a financial institution, I mostly deal with corporate clients. With Positive Psychology, I am able to understand my clients better and sympathise with the challenges they face internally. As I have grown to become more aware of my strengths, I am able to utilise them appropriately in various work settings. Don’t wait. If you can spend money on something else, you’d rather spend it on improving yourself. "
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( Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology )
"I was hesitant to sign up for a course mid-career but that decision turned out to be the best decision I’ve ever made. The new learnings helped to spur a new interest in an academic area that I was not trained in 20 years ago as a graduate. Adult learning may be tricky at first, especially when juggling a full-time job. The School of Positive Psychology understands what adult learners face and provides support to ease us to a good learning pace, and that is what allowed me to learn at a pace that was reasonable."
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( Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology )
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