TRAINING METHODOLOGY

   The course will be facilitated by the vivo training team. Faculty includes renowned scientists and clinical practitioners in the field of public health, psychotraumatology, brain research and humanitarian aid, all with experience in the field; complemented by human rights and philosophical expertise.

   Both, part I and II of the training will involve a combination of lectures, exercises and demonstrations, focused on the theoretical and practical skill training of the (future) trauma practitioner. Case studies will foster collective learning from real life situations. Participants are encouraged to share their experience (problems and possible solutions) that emerges from daily work. We will follow a participatory, process-oriented approach, based on the principles of adult learning. As a result, self-exploration will be enhanced, also in terms of ‘self growth and self understanding’, which we consider fundamental for the successful work of a trauma practitioner.

   Reading materials with the most recent and relevant trauma literature will be prepared as handouts and available before as well as during the workshop.