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New Stabilisation Groups starting now

Thu, 01 May 2025 13:25:16 GMT

We've started a new series of stabilisation groups for 2025 for current Traumaform clients.

Stabilisation is the first phase of Trauma Recovery – it helps build resilience, increases effective coping skills and brings awareness of emotion regulation strategies which can help to live more fully in the present and engaged in life with self and others.

We have recently re-started our Stabilisation groups as 6-week on-line courses looking at various topics such as Psychoeducation, Interpersonal Relationships, Assertiveness etc as well as providing the opportunity to discuss and share what works for you.

This is a closed group – that means that those interested sign up for the 6 weeks in advance, rather than dipping in and out.

There will be various handouts and themes for each session, with techniques to reduce anxiety and help to improve emotion regulation skills. These can be practised during the session with homework given. There is a structure to the groups, but enough flexibility to allow for participation, connection and sharing in a safe way. This is not a trauma processing group. The group will agree to confidentiality.

The group will be facilitated by either one or two experienced and qualified practitioners. Feel free to ask for more information if needed.

Total cost for all six sessions is £ 150.00 per person. Concessions may be available if someone is genuinely struggling.

If you are interested in joining the next stabilisation group, please reach out to us at enquiries@traumaform.hush.com or by using our contact form.

Understanding Trauma: Join Our CPD Workshops

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:25:14 GMT

May - June 2025: Book a place on our upcoming CPD workshops for professionals, trainees and anyone interested in working with trauma

After a really engaging workshop last Saturday, we're nearly halfway through this round of workshops and are excited to be offering four further workshops in May and June.

The upcoming workshops are:

Workshop 3: Introduction to Psychoeducation - Sat 17.05.25

Workshop 4: Introduction to Stabilisation - Fri 30.05.25

Workshop 5: Introduction to Trauma Therapy - Sat 31.05.25

Workshop 6: Introduction to Vicarious Trauma - Fri 14.06.25

These workshops provide an introduction to a trauma-informed way of working. They cover a variety of central topics around Trauma and PTSD and are delivered in an interactive workshop style with brief exercises throughout. There will be handouts and further reading recommendations as well as an opportunity to complete multiple choice questions (voluntary). They do not lead to a formal qualification or enable a participant to deliver trauma therapy.

We are in the process of having these accredited with the NCIP.

This is an online workshop, please ensure you have good connectivity and can work in an uninterrupted and private space.

Cost of the stand-alone workshop is £ 99.00 per person

Affiliates of Traumaform: £ 65.00

Trainees on Placement with Traumaform £ 45.00

P lease contact us at enquiries@traumaform.hush.com if you would like to find out more and book a place.

Join our Board of Directors!

george.gray8@btinternet.com (Georgina Gray) — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:47:07 GMT

Click here to download the full job description.

We are expanding and are now looking to recruit trustees from a range of backgrounds to join our board of directors.

We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic and committed people with a range of skills to support our organization in its ongoing development.

If you have accounting experience, a legal background, business management skills, are knowledgeable about community engagement, have lived experience, or have awareness of trauma and want to make a difference we would love to hear from you.

We need good people who believe in our mission statement and who are keen to take our work forward to help guide the development of our organization and provide strategic input.

This is a voluntary position, expenses will be paid, and Governance training will be provided. As trustee you will be attending our board meetings 5-6 times a year, which may be in person but can also be online.

If you can spare the time, if you want to gain experience, if you want to contribute to community benefit, or expand your horizon and feel you have something to offer Traumaform as a trustee, you are welcome to get in touch.

Please contact Georgina or Connie at enquiries@traumaform.hush.com for more information or to apply.

Click here to download the full job description.

Application by CV and informal interview.

Deadline: Monday 11th November at 5pm

Healing Through Art: Paintings from Our Arts and Crafts Group

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:36:05 GMT

At Traumaform, we previously ran an online Arts and Crafts group for our clients, and for anyone else associated with Traumaform. We're delighted to be able to share some of the artworks created in previous sessions! Whilst the group isn't running at this time, we hope to offer it again in the near future. Please reach out if you would be interested in joining!

New LinkedIn Page

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:46:01 GMT

Introducing Traumaform's new LinkedIn page!

Traumaform Launches New LinkedIn Page!

We are excited to announce the launch of Traumaform’s new LinkedIn page! This platform will serve as a hub for connecting with our community, sharing insights, and providing updates on what we've been up to.

Follow us on LinkedIn to:
- Stay informed about our latest research and innovations.
- Connect with professionals dedicated to trauma recovery.

Join us on this journey to foster healing and resilience. Follow Traumaform on LinkedIn and be part of our growing community!

Visit our LinkedIn page here.

Weekly Arts & Crafts Group (Online!)

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:47:43 GMT

We run a weekly online Arts and Crafts group. It's free of charge and open to clients, staff and anybody else who is associated with Traumaform. Why not come along?

The group is very informal! It's not group therapy, but it's more of a weekly opportunity

to get together, have a chat and create some art.

We'd love to see you there!

Date: Every Wednesday

Time: 8 - 9.30pm

Cost: Free to any Traumaform clients, affiliates, employees, or anyone else who works with Traumaform.

How to join: Email enquiries@traumaform.hush.com for a link to the Zoom meeting.

What to bring: You'll need a laptop with an internet connection for the Zoom meeting. You can bring along any arts & crafts materials or projects that you like. If you're not sure what to bring, why not start with a paper and pencil, or maybe some paintbrushes? Or perhaps a knitting needle and some wool? Anything goes!

Welcome

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 10:07:48 GMT

Welcome to our new Traumaform Blog

After many months, if not years, of contemplating, thinking and procrastinating, we have finally updated the Website to include a Blog.

We will use this space to:

-post latest info on any new developments - such as groups, therapies, placement and volunteering opportunities

-provide information on self-care and other self-help ideas

-discuss any latest research on trauma-related issues

-anything else we can think of

If there are any topics anyone is interested in, please email me at georgina@traumaform.co.uk and we will see what we can do!

Many thanks

Georgina and the Traumaform Team :-)

Creyos Brain Science

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 10:07:46 GMT

Measure your Cognitive Performance to track progress and optimise brain health

CBS Health is Now Available at Traumaform

The emotional experience of psychological trauma can have long-term cognitive effects. The hallmark symptoms of PTSD involve alterations to cognitive processes such as memory, attention, planning, and problem solving, underscoring the detrimental impact that negative emotionality has on cognitive functioning [1].

At Traumaform, we are committed to cognitive health, which is why we are trialling cognitive performance assessments from CBS to measure how your brain is doing over time. Our therapy programme will now include a quick, fun series of tasks that objectively measure your memory, reasoning, verbal ability, and attention—all facets of cognition that are important in your everyday life and in Post-traumatic Growth.

Why Measure Cognition?

We all have a subjective idea of how our brains are doing—some days we feel “off” or have “brain fog,” while other days we feel like we can take on the world. But how much better are we on the good days? And are lifestyle or health changes making a difference?

That’s where cognitive assessment comes in. By putting a number to these subjective feelings, we can discover what is causing the good days in order to have more of them.

Try out a sample test - Click here!

CBS Health: An Engaging and Scientifically - Validated Cognitive Assessment Platform

Traumaform uses the CBS Health cognitive assessment platform to measure brain health. Your healthcare practitioner will offer these measures to assess, monitor, and manage core areas of cognition to ensure that your therapy is on the right track.

The CBS Health tasks have been validated by decades of scientific research [2], and are proven to measure the most important aspects of cognition. Performance is directly linked with the areas of your brain that are required for each cognitive domain. But more importantly, the tasks are fun, and only take minutes to complete. Now, not only will you feel better, but you can objectively track how your brain is responding to therapy.

Is This an IQ Test?

CBS Health assessments are not an IQ test! Think of it more like a blood pressure cuff for your brain. There’s no judgment, and the goal is progress over time, because we acknowledge that brain health changes from day to day. That’s why we believe we can improve or maintain your performance through our therapy, and are now trialling cognitive assessments as a standard part of our program.

Are Cognitive Assessments Relevant to Me?

Cognitive health affects almost every part of your life. If you are visiting Traumaform to treat a specific ailment, it likely has a cognitive outcome—even conditions that have traditionally been seen as purely physical, such as pain, have cognitive effects. You’re not thinking well if you’re not feeling well. Discuss cognitive assessments with your healthcare practitioner to see how the brain benefit

What Do Results Look Like?

A sample report is available here . The report is designed to be easy to read and understand. It becomes more valuable with each additional assessment, showing your progress and letting you know when significant changes occur. Your healthcare practitioner will review your report after each assessment in order to measure progress and make adjustments as necessary.

How Do I Get Started?

email to book a free initial consultation

Or call us on 07807 207726 or 07935 893969

To get started as part of therapy, sign up for a free consultation and baseline assessment, or if you’re already enrolled, ask your practitioner about how to incorporate cognitive assessments into your plan.

[1] JP Hayes · 2012

[2] CBS validation

[3] Michael J.Armson et al 2020