Program Overview

This program is offered both in person and online.

In person: the techniques we will practice in the workshop may be done with or without the use of touch, as participants choose.  

Online: the techniques presented in this program will be adapted to be practiced in an online format.

Many trauma therapists find that working with traumatic coupling dynamics is the most challenging aspect of the process of renegotiating traumatic experiences and the affiliated symptoms of unresolved trauma. This workshop will provide a model that is simple enough to be understandable for those who are just starting out in their work with coupling dynamics, yet nuanced enough to support the most experienced clinician in their ongoing skills development.

If the concept of traumatic coupling dynamics is new to you, you can see a more detailed description on our Resources page, here.

Unraveling the tangled threads of over- and under-coupled responses and symptoms is made much easier if you have a clear model for identifying different versions of coupling dynamics, and then clear methods for addressing them. In this program, we will address both of those needs with the following content:

  • A thorough orientation to coupling dynamics
  • Methods and tools for developing the practitioner skills that are needed for working effectively with coupling dynamics
  • Practice of somatic techniques for working with four versions of coupling dynamics:
    • Different aspects of a single traumatic experience
    • Themes or aspects of multiple traumatic experiences
    • As part of a habitual and predictable response pattern, including chronic symptoms
    • As a “packaging” strategy to limit overwhelm in relation to traumatic experiences
  • Working with re-coupling positive experiences as part of resolution of trauma
  • Methods for supporting client skills development in working more proficiently with their own traumatic coupling dynamics

Many of the techniques we will practice in the workshop will incorporate the use of touch. However, all practices can be adapted to be done without touch. Participants at our in-person workshops will be given the option to use touch or non-touch methods during the program.

Working effectively with coupling dynamics is one of the most critical skills a practitioner needs to work successfully with renegotiating trauma, but it can also be the most challenging to master. This course will focus specifically on the skills that both the practitioner and the client need to develop in order to be effective in resolving the complexities of traumatic coupling dynamics.

Prerequisites

This course is designed for professionals with at least some knowledge and experience in working with a somatic approach to traumatic coupling dynamics.

About Kathy L. Kain

Continuing Education

Continuing Education credits may be offered for this program, depending on date and location. Please click “Learn More” below to see our Continuing Education page, or see the registration page for scheduled trainings, for further information.

LEARN MORE

Program Overview

This program is offered both in person and online.

In person: the techniques we will practice in the workshop will incorporate the use of touch.  

Online: the techniques presented in this program will be adapted to be practiced in an online format.

Many trauma therapists find that working with traumatic coupling dynamics is the most challenging aspect of the process of renegotiating traumatic experiences and the affiliated symptoms of unresolved trauma. This workshop will provide a model that is simple enough to be understandable for those who are just starting out in their work with coupling dynamics, yet nuanced enough to support the most experienced clinician in their ongoing skills development.

If the concept of traumatic coupling dynamics is new to you, you can see a more detailed description on our Resources page, here.

Unraveling the tangled threads of over- and under-coupled responses and symptoms is made much easier if you have a clear model for identifying different versions of coupling dynamics, and then clear methods for addressing them. In this program, we will address both of those needs with the following content:

  • A thorough orientation to coupling dynamics
  • Methods and tools for developing the practitioner skills that are needed for working effectively with coupling dynamics
  • Practice of somatic techniques for working with four versions of coupling dynamics:
    • Different aspects of a single traumatic experience
    • Themes or aspects of multiple traumatic experiences
    • As part of a habitual and predictable response pattern, including chronic symptoms
    • As a “packaging” strategy to limit overwhelm in relation to traumatic experiences
  • Working with re-coupling positive experiences as part of resolution of trauma
  • Methods for supporting client skills development in working more proficiently with their own traumatic coupling dynamics

The majority of the techniques we will practice in the workshop will incorporate the use of touch. However, all practices can be adapted to be done without touch.

Working effectively with coupling dynamics is one of the most critical skills a practitioner needs to work successfully with renegotiating trauma, but it can also be the most challenging to master. This course will focus specifically on the skills that both the practitioner and the client need to develop in order to be effective in resolving the complexities of traumatic coupling dynamics.

  • Pre-recorded videos of workshop content, made available at least 30 days in advance of the live program, and for 9 months following
  • Online, live experiential workshop on scheduled class dates
  • Three live Q&A/discussion sessions with Kathy and Tony
  • Recordings of all live workshop and discussion sessions, also available for 9 months following the program

Prerequisites

This course is designed for professionals with at least some knowledge and experience in working with a somatic approach to traumatic coupling dynamics.

About Kathy L. Kain

Continuing Education

Continuing Education credits may be offered for this program, depending on date and location. Please click “Learn More” below to see our Continuing Education page, or see the registration page for scheduled trainings, for further information.

LEARN MORE

Training Locations

Seattle, Washington
Online
Los Angeles, California
Portland, Oregon
SF Bay Area, California
Vancouver, Canada