3 ECVET/ECTS / EQF level 7 / 2nd and 3rd year of study – IP
Module Description:
This module explores the impact of early developmental trauma and transgenerational trauma on the emotional, cognitive, and neurobiological development of the individual. It studies key factors that shape attachment patterns, interpersonal relationships, and capacities for self-regulation. The focus is on recognizing and treating trauma through an integrative approach that includes psychoanalytic, Gestalt, neuroscientific, body-oriented, and systemic methods.
The module includes:
- Developmental Trauma – the impact of early experiences of neglect, insecure attachment, and adverse life circumstances on later psychological development.
- Transgenerational Trauma – mechanisms of transmitting traumatic experiences across generations, including epigenetic, emotional, and narrative pathways.
- Neurobiological Foundations of Trauma – the role of the autonomic nervous system, affect regulation, and neuroplasticity in healing processes.
- Therapeutic Interventions – approaches focused on stabilization, corrective emotional experiences, work with bodily symptoms, and client resources.
- Integration of Therapeutic Methods – combining psychodynamic, somatic, expressive, and systemic approaches in trauma treatment.
- Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth – factors that contribute to recovery and strengthening psychological resilience after trauma.
Learning Outcomes
Competencies
By the end of the module, students will be able to:
a) Identify symptoms of developmental and transgenerational trauma through diagnostic and clinical interviews.
b) Apply appropriate therapeutic strategies in working with traumatized clients.
c) Integrate theoretical knowledge of trauma into clinical practice, considering the neurobiological foundations of trauma.
Knowledge
By the end of the module, students will acquire:
a) Understanding of theoretical models of developmental and transgenerational trauma.
b) Familiarity with various psychotherapeutic approaches to trauma and their specific techniques.
c) Insight into mechanisms of trauma transmission across generations and knowledge of contemporary therapeutic approaches to trauma work.
Skills
By the end of the module, students will develop:
a) The ability to recognize and diagnose trauma through clinical assessment and interviews.
b) Skill in integrating various therapeutic techniques for working with developmental and transgenerational traumas.
c) Capacity to establish a safe therapeutic relationship and tailor treatment to the individual needs of clients.
Assessment of Knowledge and Competencies
The module is assessed through:
– Written paper – clinical case analysis focusing on developmental and transgenerational trauma.
– Presentation – review of literature and clinical models for working with trauma.
– Practical demonstration – simulation of interventions in trauma work.
Total Learning Hours:
| Total learning hours: 90 hours | Independent study (literature, assignment preparation): 30 hours |
| Contact hours (lectures, exercises, seminars): 50 hours | Knowledge assessment (exams and presentations): 10 hours |