Trauma In The Coaching Space. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Upon completing this module, students will be able to:

1. Define Trauma: Understand and articulate what trauma is, including its various types and manifestations.

2. Explain the Causes of Trauma: Identify and explain the diverse and complex causes of trauma, ranging from obvious sources like abuse and accidents to less obvious sources such as emotional neglect and chronic stress.

3. Analyze Societal Views on Trauma: Examine and critique how society views and judges trauma, recognizing the stigma and misconceptions that often surround traumatic experiences.

4. Identify Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Understand the concept of Adverse Childhood Experiences and their profound impact on an individual's development and long-term health.

5. Understand the ACE Pyramid: Describe the ACE Pyramid, illustrating how adverse childhood experiences influence growth from childhood through to adulthood and into older age.

6. Recognize the Impact of ACEs: Learn to identify the signs and long-term effects of ACEs on individuals, appreciating how early trauma can shape behavior, health, and well-being throughout a person’s life.

7. Understand the Invisible Trauma Backpack: Recognize the concept of the Invisible Trauma Backpack and its four core wounds:

   • I’m unloveable

   • I’m not important

   • I’m not good enough

   • I’m worthless

8. Acknowledge that Trauma Lives in the Body: Appreciate that trauma is not only a psychological experience but also a physical one, affecting the heart, nerves, stomach, hands, breathing, and every cell in the body.

9. Understand PTSD: Familiarize themselves with the DSM-5 criteria for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its symptoms, learning to identify and understand the impact of PTSD on individuals.

10. Identify Symptoms of Trauma: Recognize and describe various symptoms of trauma, understanding how they manifest in both psychological and physical forms.

11. Comprehend Birth Trauma: Understand how birth trauma fits into the broader context of trauma, recognizing significant predictors and potential traumatic perinatal events.

12. Identify Traumatic Perinatal Events: Learn about specific events during the perinatal period that may lead to trauma, and understand their potential impacts on individuals.

13. Recognize Symptoms and Effects of Birth Trauma: Identify the symptoms and effects of birth trauma on both the parent and the child, understanding the immediate and long-term consequences.

14. Identify Triggers and Causes of Birth Trauma: Understand common triggers and causes of birth trauma, including medical interventions, lack of support, and unexpected complications.

15. Understand Language and Secondary Wounding: Recognize how language and interactions can contribute to secondary wounding and exacerbate trauma, learning to communicate in a supportive and non-triggering manner.

16. Identify Risk Factors for Birth Trauma: Learn about the risk factors that increase the likelihood of experiencing birth trauma, such as prior trauma, lack of support, and preexisting mental health conditions.

17. Address Loss and Grief: Understand the processes of loss and grief associated with birth trauma, and develop strategies to support individuals navigating these difficult emotions.

By the end of the module, students will be equipped with a deep understanding of trauma, its causes, symptoms, and societal implications, as well as the ability to recognize and address trauma in their practice, including the unique aspects of birth trauma and associated grief and loss.

What is Birth Trauma. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Consequences of Birth Trauma. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Upon completing this module, students will be able to:

1. Understand the Brain's Structure: Gain a basic understanding of the brain's structure and its functions, particularly in relation to the physiology of perceived danger.

2. Recognize Brain and Nervous System Interactions: Understand how the brain interacts with the nervous system during stress and trauma responses.

3. Identify States of Safety, Connection, and Thinking: Differentiate between the emotional state (blue), survival state (red), and executive state (green), and understand how these states affect behavior and emotions.

4. Understand Components of Emotions: Identify the components that contribute to emotional responses, including physiological sensations, context, social interactions, memories, and language.

5. Understand Top-Down and Bottom-Up Processing: Learn how somatic trauma-informed perinatal coaching utilizes both top-down and bottom-up processing to address trauma.

6. Understand the Stress-Trauma Response: Comprehend the brain's stress-trauma response and the role of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis.

7. Understand the Nervous System: Gain knowledge of the three main areas of the nervous system, with a focus on the autonomic nervous system.

8. Visualize the Brain in the Palm of the Hand: Use the "brain in the palm of the hand" model to understand brain functions and trauma responses.

9. Identify Trauma Responses: Recognize the three main trauma responses: fight, flight, and freeze, and how they can present in clients.

10. Understand the Role of Memory in Trauma: Learn about the impact of memory on trauma and how dissociation can occur.

11. Introduction to Polyvagal Theory: Gain an introductory understanding of Polyvagal Theory and its relevance to trauma and nervous system responses.

12. Recognize Nervous System Responses: Identify how the nervous system responds to perceived threats and danger, and understand the symptoms and effects of stress.

13. Understand the Vagus Nerve: Learn about the Vagus Nerve, the concept of the vagal brake, and the importance of toning the vagus nerve for regulation.

14. Use the Polyvagal Traffic Light Model: Apply the Polyvagal Traffic Light model to recognize different nervous system responses.

15. Understand Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation: Learn techniques for self-regulation and co-regulation to help clients manage their stress responses.

16. Recognize the Influence of Safety on Perception: Understand how a sense of safety influences perception and behavior.

17. Understand Attachment: Gain insights into how attachment styles affect responses to stress and trauma.

By the end of the module, students will be equipped with a foundational understanding of the brain and nervous system, the physiology of stress and trauma, and practical techniques for supporting clients through somatic trauma-informed perinatal coaching.

Introduction To The Brain. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Trauma Responses. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Introduction To Polyvagal Theory. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Autonomic Nervous System Responses. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Stress Symptoms & Effects. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

The Vagus Nerve. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Polyvagal Traffic Light Responses. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Co-Regulation & Self-Regulation. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Attachment. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Upon completing this module, students will be able to:

1. Apply Somatic Healing Strategies: Utilize a range of somatic healing strategies to support clients in processing and healing from trauma.

2. Implement Coaching Tools: Use specific coaching tools immediately in their practice, with an understanding of additional tools they can explore further.

3. Identify Triggers: Recognize and help clients identify their triggers, understanding the significance of these triggers in the context of trauma.

4. Use Somatic Experiencing Techniques: Apply Somatic Experiencing techniques to help clients release and resolve trauma held in the body.

5. Apply the SIBAM Model: Understand and use the SIBAM (Sensations, Images, Behaviors, Affect, and Meanings) model to help clients integrate traumatic experiences.

6. Practice Vagal Toning: Teach and guide clients in vagal toning exercises to regulate their nervous system and promote relaxation.

7. Utilize Cold Therapy and Ear Massage: Introduce clients to cold therapy and ear massage as methods to calm the nervous system and promote healing.

8. Mobilize Energy in Fingers and Toes: Use techniques to help clients mobilize energy in their fingers and toes, aiding in the release of tension and trauma.

9. Incorporate Sound Healing: Use sound as a therapeutic tool to help clients relax and process their emotions.

10. Use Birth Trauma Affirmations: Introduce and guide clients through birth trauma affirmations to support their healing journey.

11. Discharge Sympathetic Energy: Help clients discharge sympathetic energy, fostering a sense of calm and balance.

12. Support Healthy Aggression: Encourage and support clients in expressing healthy aggression, an essential part of trauma resolution.

13. Conduct Birth Story Debriefs: Offer birth story debrief sessions as a standalone service or part of a coaching bundle, providing a safe and supportive environment for parents to share and process their birth experiences.

14. Use Birth Listening Skills: Develop birth listening skills to create a framework for listening that feels safe and satisfying for parents, helping them begin their healing process.

15. Understand Brainspotting: Gain a basic understanding of Brainspotting as a therapeutic tool for trauma and how it can be incorporated into coaching.

16. Explore Additional Tools: Be aware of other somatic healing tools and strategies, with the knowledge to pursue further training and integration of these tools into their practice.

By the end of the module, students will be equipped with a comprehensive toolkit of somatic healing strategies and coaching techniques to effectively support their clients in healing from trauma, particularly perinatal trauma.

Somatic Experiencing. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

SIBAM. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Vagal Toning. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Sound. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Healthy Aggression. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Birth Listening Skills. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Brainspotting. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Other Tools. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Upon completing this module, students will be able to:

1. Teach Awareness: Guide clients in recognizing their current state within their nervous system, enhancing self-awareness.

2. Facilitate Intention Setting: Work with clients to set clear intentions for their healing and coaching journey, aligning goals and expectations collaboratively.

3. Provide Regulation Tools: Equip clients with tools for self-regulation, ensuring they understand techniques for safety and co-regulation.

4. Foster Understanding: Help clients understand the importance of awareness and knowledge in making lasting changes, emphasizing the need for understanding their experiences and responses.

5. Apply Internal Family Systems (IFS): Utilize IFS to work with clients' protector parts, addressing inner child wounds such as:

   • I am not enough

   • I am worthless

   • I am unlovable

   • I am not important

6. Support Healing of Inner Child Wounds: Guide clients on the journey to healing their inner child wounds using IFS techniques, fostering self-compassion and integration.

7. Provide Trauma-Informed Care: Implement trauma-informed care principles, acknowledging that clients may not need to disclose their trauma for effective support.

8. Understand Trauma Basics: Recognize the diverse origins and effects of trauma, including early life ACEs, generational trauma, and community trauma, and their impact on the HPA axis and limbic system.

9. Recognize Psychological Adaptations: Identify psychological adaptations to trauma, such as emotional dysregulation, hyperarousal, dissociation, self-hatred, and maladaptive behaviors.

10. Identify Physical Manifestations: Understand physical symptoms associated with trauma, including insomnia, somatic pain, headaches, and various systemic disorders.

11. Implement Trauma-Informed Principles:

    • Safety: Ensure physical and psychological safety for clients and acknowledge the risk of vicarious trauma for maternity staff.

    • Trustworthiness and Transparency: Build trust through open and transparent practices.

    • Peer Support and Mutual Self-Help: Facilitate peer support systems and mutual self-help opportunities.

    • Collaboration and Mutuality: Develop collaborative relationships with clients based on shared decision-making.

    • Empowerment, Voice, and Choice: Validate clients' strengths and encourage their participation in decision-making.

    • Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues: Recognize and honor cultural traditions, historical trauma, and provide gender-responsive services.

12. Plan Trauma-Informed Births: Assist clients in creating trauma-informed birth plans that respect their needs and experiences, promoting a sense of control and safety.

By the end of the module, students will be proficient in using a variety of somatic healing strategies and coaching tools within a trauma-informed framework, effectively supporting clients through their perinatal journeys and beyond.

Inner Child Wounds. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Trauma Informed Birth Planning. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Upon completing this module, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate Effective Listening Skills: Understand the importance of listening skills in coaching, and apply tools and tips to create a safe and supportive coach/client environment.

2. Differentiate Between Empathy, Compassion, and Sympathy: Recognize and appropriately apply empathy, compassion, and sympathy in client interactions.

3. Develop Somatic Awareness: Enhance somatic awareness of their own and their client's nervous system states, facilitating better support and intervention.

4. Understand Trauma's Impact on Self: Comprehend how trauma can affect a client's sense of self and behavior, and apply strategies to address these impacts.

5. Implement Trauma-Informed Best Practices: Utilize best practices for being a trauma-informed coach, ensuring sessions are conducted with sensitivity and awareness.

6. Recognize Results of Being Trauma-Informed: Identify the positive outcomes for clients when employing a trauma-informed approach, such as increased safety, trust, and healing.

7. Structure Sessions Effectively: Develop and implement structured sessions using trauma-informed techniques and top tips for effective coaching.

8. Identify Potential Protector Parts: Recognize and understand the potential protector parts clients may present with and address them appropriately within the coaching framework.

9. Practice Self-Leadership and Self-Awareness: Develop self-leadership and self-awareness, understanding their importance in maintaining a healthy coaching relationship.

10. Manage Codependency and Boundaries: Identify signs of codependency and establish clear boundaries with clients to maintain a professional and effective coaching relationship.

11. Know When to Refer Clients: Recognize indicators that suggest a client may need to be referred to another professional for additional support.

12. Use a Sample Client Contract: Implement a sample contract for use with clients, outlining the terms and expectations of the coaching relationship.

By the end of the module, students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to effectively support their clients as a Somatic Trauma Informed Perinatal Coach, fostering a safe and healing environment for their clients' perinatal journeys.

The Trauma Informed Coach. Please see the module description under the first lecture.

Upon completing this module, students will be able to:

1. Understand the Emotional Impact of Traumatic Birth: Recognize the emotional challenges and potential responses that individuals may experience when preparing for their next birth after a traumatic experience, such as fear, terror, panic, and dread.

2. Explore Post-Traumatic Growth: Understand the concept of post-traumatic growth and its relevance to individuals who have experienced traumatic births, acknowledging the potential for personal growth and resilience in the aftermath of trauma.

3. Introduction to Positive Psychology: Gain an introductory understanding of positive psychology and its principles, focusing on promoting well-being, resilience, and flourishing.

4. Learn Positive Psychology Coaching Techniques: Explore positive psychology coaching techniques tailored to individuals preparing for their next birth after a traumatic experience, emphasizing strengths, empowerment, and growth.

By the end of the module, students will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to support individuals preparing for their next birth after a traumatic experience, utilizing positive psychology principles and coaching techniques to promote resilience, well-being, and growth.

Upon completing this module, students will be able to:

1. Develop Marketing Strategies for their STIPC Practice: Understand the importance of marketing and branding their Somatic Trauma-Informed Perinatal Coaching (STIPC) practice, and develop effective marketing strategies tailored to their target audience.

2. Create Packaging and Pricing Strategies: Learn how to package and price their coaching services, considering factors such as service offerings, value proposition, market demand, and competitive landscape.

3. Identify Ideal Clients: Define and identify their ideal client profile, understanding their needs, preferences, challenges, and aspirations to tailor their services accordingly.

4. Craft a Compelling Bio: Write a compelling and authentic bio that communicates their unique qualifications, expertise, and passion for supporting individuals through the perinatal journey with a trauma-informed approach.

5. Understand Certification Requirements: Gain clarity on the certification requirements for completing the course and obtaining their Somatic Trauma-Informed Perinatal Coaching certification, including any additional steps or assessments required.

By the end of the module, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively market their STIPC practice, package and price their services, identify and attract their ideal clients, craft a compelling bio, and understand the certification process to obtain their certification as a Somatic Trauma-Informed Perinatal Coach.