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Trauma and Crisis Response

Body-Oriented Trauma Counselling Strategies

Trauma affects our bodies physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually, and a cognitive approach alone does not always ease its impact. This training explores body-oriented strategies to help people release trauma held in the body and restore resilience.

4.9 (12,500+ enrolled)

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Available for Private Delivery

Certificate Included

Body-Oriented Trauma Therapy Skills

When trauma occurs, its impact can be felt physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. While traditional cognitive counselling approaches may not always be helpful in decreasing reactivity or increasing feelings of vitality, research shows that a body-based counselling approach can positively transform the impact of traumatic memories. This highly experiential workshop explores holistic body-based approaches to working with clients that focus on building resources and increasing tolerance of body sensations and related emotions. Participants will learn and practice strategies to help clients monitor and reduce traumatic arousal and move toward approaching life and relationships with hope and choice.

Please note: Those attending this workshop should have previous training in the area of trauma recovery. If you don’t have existing training or experience, please attend our Trauma – Counselling Strategies for Healing and Resilience Workshop.

Learning Objectives

Identify key principles of body-based counselling approaches including awareness of present experience, resourcing, and self-regulation interventions

Apply tools to help resource clients and prepare them for trauma processing

Practice skills to help clients build affect and sensation tolerance in preparation for trauma processing

Describe the theory behind processing and transforming trauma within a body-based framework

Deepen your existing approach to working with trauma by incorporating body-based techniques

12,500+

Professionals Trained

4.7 Stars

Trustpilot Rating

500+

Organizations Served

Choose Your Format

Training options built for real-world needs.

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On-Demand Workshop

Recorded workshop for flexible, self‑paced learning.

$269

/ per person

Start right away – no scheduling required

Learn at your own pace, in manageable sections

Follow along with a full downloadable manual

Earn a certificate and continuing education credits

Access anytime, on any device

Share access across your team for consistent learning

Live Virtual Workshop

Interactive sessions with experienced facilitators.

From $549

/ per person

Learn from an experienced facilitator

Ask questions and get real-time guidance

Connect and learn alongside peers

Engage in discussions and practical exercises

Earn 6 CECs per day of training

Receive a certificate upon completion

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Personalized training solutions for your team.

Starting at

$3300 per day

per session

Additional Options

On-Demand Webinar

Condensed training in a video format.

Standalone written learning resource.

What You'll Learn

Walk away with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful difference. The objectives below outline what you'll be equipped to do after completing this training.

Body-Oriented Counselling Approaches

Explore body-based counselling methods and understand how trauma is stored in the body.

Role of the Helper

Examine the helper’s role and the four components of body-oriented trauma therapy.

Mutual Learning and Stabilization

Learn about mutual learning, psychoeducation, stabilization, and connection in therapy.

Tracking Body Sensations

Practice skills for tracking body sensations and building tolerance of affect and sensation.

Transforming Trauma and Integration

Discover strategies for transforming trauma and integrating meaning-making into healing.

Integrating Body-Based Approaches

Learn how to incorporate body-oriented techniques into your existing counselling practice.

Our Approach

Grounded in research, practical application, and real‑world experience.

Accessible

Clear, approachable learning without unnecessary jargon.

Applicable

Content designed for real‑world challenges and opportunities.

Engaging

Facilitators bring content to life through stories and examples.

Practical

Skills and tools designed for everyday use in your setting.

What People Are Saying

Insights from our participants.

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It's not always easy to facilitate a six-hour session, but it flew by. Perfectly timed, packed with useful, relevant information, curated to address the unique needs of our group."

K. Decle

University of British Columbia, Office of Student Academic Services

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This was one of the best trainings our organization has had. Staff were so engaged and came away energized and excited rather than tired and drained."

T. Etienne

Portal Youth Outreach Association

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CTRI is a great source for learning. They were easy to work with and our facilitator presented in an engaging and interactive way that kept people interested and attentive."

J. Grimes

Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services

FAQ's

Common questions about the training.

This training is for:

Mental health professionals

Social services and community‑based professionals

First responders and emergency services

Health care workers and support staff

School and post‑secondary personnel

Leaders, managers, and supervisors

Human resources and people operations teams

Employees in corporate or business settings

Anyone working in people‑centred or support roles

What is body-oriented trauma counselling?

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Body-oriented trauma counselling recognizes that trauma is stored in the body and uses physical awareness, sensation tracking, and somatic techniques alongside traditional talk therapy to support healing.

Who is this training for?

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This workshop is designed for counsellors, therapists, social workers, and helping professionals who want to expand their trauma counselling skills with body-based techniques.

Do I need prior trauma training to attend?

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Some foundational understanding of trauma is helpful. This workshop builds on existing counselling practice and introduces body-based skills that can be integrated into your current approach.

What approaches are covered?

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The workshop draws on somatic therapy principles including stabilization, sensation tracking, affect tolerance, and the integration of body-based meaning-making into healing.

Is this training available online or on-demand?

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Yes. CTRI offers this workshop in live, on-demand, and private delivery formats. View options or contact us to arrange a session.

Can this workshop be brought to a counselling team or clinical setting?

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Yes. CTRI can deliver this training privately for counselling teams, health care organizations, and community mental health settings. Contact us to learn more.

Develop Body-Oriented Trauma Counselling Skills

Learn body-oriented counselling methods that help clients release trauma held in the body and restore resilience. View training options or bring this workshop to your team.

Start Learning View Upcoming Dates

Available for Private Delivery

Certificate Included