Healing from Trauma: Reclaiming Your Life After Abuse

What you will learn:

Develop self-awareness as a cornerstone of trauma recovery
Understand and address consequential behaviors stemming from trauma
Identify and overcome feelings of shame, guilt, and unworthiness
Manage fight, flight, or freeze responses and promote emotional stability
Build a positive self-image and establish healthy connections
Cope with complex emotions, detachment, and alienation
Explore gender issues and the impact of learned behaviors
Employ practical exercises to overcome trauma's lasting effects

Description

Are you ready to break free from the chains of past trauma? This course offers a powerful, evidence-informed pathway to healing and wholeness after experiencing sexual, emotional, or physical abuse or neglect.

Guided by Ingolfur Hardarson, a survivor and advocate with extensive experience, you'll gain practical tools and compassionate support to rebuild your self-esteem, cultivate healthy relationships, and rediscover inner peace. Through personal narratives and proven strategies, you'll learn to understand the impact of trauma on your emotional well-being and develop effective coping mechanisms.

What awaits you in this transformative journey:

• Discover the transformative power of self-awareness in your healing process.

• Unravel the complexities of consequential behaviors and their origins.

• Confront and overcome feelings of shame, guilt, and unworthiness, replacing them with self-compassion and acceptance.

• Learn to manage the fight, flight, or freeze responses, and establish emotional resilience.

• Develop effective techniques for navigating challenging emotions, fostering connection, and overcoming feelings of isolation and alienation.

• Rebuild your self-image and create fulfilling, healthy relationships.

• Gain invaluable insights into gender dynamics, relationships, and the influence of learned behaviors on your life.

• Participate in practical exercises designed to help you process trauma, release its grip, and move forward with renewed purpose and confidence.

This course is designed for: Survivors, support networks (family and friends), mental health professionals, social workers, first responders, law enforcement officers, healthcare professionals, and legal professionals – anyone who wants to understand and address the impact of trauma.

Ingolfur Hardarson’s approach is rooted in empathy and his profound personal experiences, offering a holistic and effective approach to healing.

Take control of your narrative. Enroll now and start building the life you deserve.

Curriculum

Introduction: Embarking on Your Healing Journey

This introductory section sets the stage for the course, providing an overview of the path ahead and preparing participants for the transformative work they will undertake. The introductory lecture establishes the foundational concepts and themes that will be explored throughout the course.

Lesson 1: The Power of Self-Awareness in Trauma Recovery

This lesson delves into the crucial first step of self-awareness in overcoming trauma. It emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and understanding the impact of past experiences on current behaviors and emotions.

Lesson 2: Understanding Fundamental Concepts and Definitions

This lesson establishes fundamental concepts and definitions relevant to understanding trauma and its effects. It lays the groundwork for subsequent lessons by clarifying key terms and concepts that will be used throughout the course.

Lesson 3: Navigating Complex Emotions

This section explores the interplay between options, emotions, belief systems, shame, and guilt in the context of trauma. Participants will learn strategies for managing and processing these complex emotional states.

Lesson 4: Addressing Alienation, Gender Issues, and Core Concerns

This lesson examines the impact of alienation, gender-specific issues, and core concerns related to trauma. Participants will gain insights into how these factors influence their experiences and recovery journeys.

Lesson 5: Building a Positive Self-Image and Healthy Interactions

This lesson focuses on practical strategies for improving self-image and fostering healthy interactions with others. It covers concepts like 'Stepping Into The Light' and interaction models to facilitate positive change.

Lesson 6: Understanding Learned Behaviors and Subconscious Influences

This section explores the influence of learned behaviors, subconscious reminders, and the ego on the aftermath of trauma. Participants learn how these aspects contribute to the experience of trauma and ways to address them.

Lesson 7: Achieving Personal Freedom and Overcoming Barriers

This final lesson outlines steps towards achieving personal freedom and identifies common barriers to healing. It emphasizes practical strategies and resources to support long-term recovery and well-being.