Trauma and Transformation course

IPCR Skills Institute Program: Trauma and Transformation
When: 4pm Friday, March 28 2008 to 5pm Sunday, March 30 2008
Where: American University, Washington DC
Speaker: Nancy Good Sider
Contact: ipcrskills@american.edu, 202-885-1622

Combining theory and experiential learning, this course is designed to provide participants with an overview of trauma, trauma healing and transformation. Participants will explore the social-psychological-physical-spiritual processes of responding to deep personal loss, pain and suffering in settings of protracted, traumatic conflict, as well as examine recently developed healing approaches of individuals and communities who move from violence to trauma healing and resilience.
Understanding the complex issues that trauma surfaces, this course highlights the importance of integrating traumatic study into the field of peacebuilding, since unhealed trauma often continues the cycle of violence. Participants will explore the theoretical bases through case studies from a variety of international settings and engage in practical exercises to demonstrate approaches to trauma resilience and recovery.