Trauma often enters couples therapy quietly, through reactivity, shutdown, mistrust, or repeated conflict that feels bigger than the present moment. Attachment injuries and unresolved trauma can shape how partners interpret threat, closeness, and safety with each other. This training supports clinicians to recognise trauma informed patterns in couples work and respond in ways that reduce re injury and support emotional safety.

What you will learn

• How past trauma shows up in couple conflict
• The link between attachment injury, threat, and reactivity
• How trauma responses can look like anger, withdrawal, or control
• How to recognise when conflict is trauma driven rather than situational
• How to work with attachment injuries without overwhelming either partner
• How to support safety, pacing, and stabilisation in couples sessions

What is included

• Case examples illustrating trauma shaped couple dynamics
• Clinical frameworks for assessing trauma impact in relationships
• Practical tools to support regulation and emotional safety
• Guidance on pacing couples work when trauma is present

Who is it for

Especially helpful for clinicians working with couples where conflict escalates quickly, emotions feel disproportionate, trust feels fragile, or past experiences continue to intrude into the present relationship.

Level of experience

Suitable for early career and experienced clinicians. Previous training in couples therapy is highly recommended.

This training is not a certification program or a replacement for supervision. It focuses on core clinical understanding and practical tools rather than advanced modality specific training.

Length

3 hours