( HS Bader 150444 2025) Couples Therapy as a Treatment for Trauma

Course overview

Historically, couples therapy hasnt been considered a treatment for trauma. Yet it can be a powerful modality for spurring growth, resolving painful patterns, and helping clients build a strong sense of self. If early developmental trauma occurred for one or both partners, the client may struggle with impulse control, vulnerability, and trust¿while also feeling like a victim within their relationship.¿And if trauma has occurred between the¿partners, it may be causing disillusionment thats stalling relationship development. For this reason, its important to be able to recognize trauma in the context of couples therapy.¿In this workshop, youll learn to Analyze the 5 different types of trauma Appraise the role of early developmental trauma in couples development Differentiate between when its best to treat trauma individually or as a couple Leverage couples therapy to help trauma survivors strengthen their sense of self Determine the role of shame in stalling couples development in therapy