Exeter Workshop: Complex PTSD, The Brain and Recovery

We are delighted to invite you to our popular live workshop on Healing Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (c-PTSD) (limited places) A one-day neuroscience-informed workshop for survivors + professionals Everyone interested in the subject is welcome. This course is quality-checked by The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. This course counts 6 hours of study towards our 18-hour Trauma Informed Certification. The remainder trauma-related courses are below and can be taken in no particular order in London or online (via Zoom). see below links: • London: Trauma, the Brain and Recovery (6 hours) • London: Vicarious Trauma, Burnout & Reslience (6 Hours) • Webinar: Trauma, the Brain & Recovery.(6 Hours) • Webinar: Vicarious Trauma, Bournout & Resilience (6 CPD Hrs) 6 CPD Hours • A.S.I.E.C.C.™ Framework • Certification Pathway Complex PTSD doesn’t mean you’re “too sensitive.” It means your brain and nervous system have been forced to survive too much, for too long, often without enough safety, support, or escape.This in-person MindBody Breakthrough training is designed to give you something many people never receive: ✅ clear understanding ✅ practical tools ✅ a recovery roadmap ✅ and a safe, trauma-informed learning environmentWhether you are attending as a survivor, a therapist, a coach, a support worker, or someone who supports others, this workshop will help you make sense of complex trauma through the lens of the brain, body, and nervous system — without shame, blame, or overwhelm.What You’ll LearnThe A.S.I.E.C.C.™ Framework for HealingThis workshop combines neuroscience, trauma psychology, somatic healing tools, and practical reflection work to help you understand and support Complex PTSD recovery. You will learn: Somatic Tools & Guided Practices (Included)You’ll be guided through the A.S.I.E.C.C.™ Framework — a structured, trauma-informed pathway for long-term recovery:This framework helps survivors and professionals understand what recovery actually requires — and why “just move on” never works.What You’ll Take Home (Included With Your Ticket)This is not just information. You will experience practical nervous-system tools you can take home and use immediately, including:No one is forced to share personal trauma. Everything is taught in a choice-based, trauma-sensitive way.Who This Training Is ForEvery attendee will receive take-home resources to support continued growth after the workshop:✅ Printable Course Handouts ✅ Workbook & Reflection (for personal healing or client work) ✅ Somatic Regulation Tools ✅ Guided Somatic Meditation Resources ✅ Case Study Worksheets (to apply learning in real-world settings) ✅ Certificate of Attendance (6 CPD Hours) ✅ Optional Certification Pathway information (for those wanting deeper training)These resources are designed to help you apply the learning long after the event ends.Why This Workshop WorksThis workshop is suitable for:✅ Survivors of complex trauma seeking clarity and practical recovery tools ✅ Therapists / counsellors / psychologists who want deeper neurobiological understanding ✅ Coaches / mentors / pastoral carers supporting people through trauma patterns ✅ Support workers / educators / wellbeing staff in frontline environments ✅ Anyone who wants a neuroscience-informed approach to Complex PTSD healingEvent DetailsMany people receive support that focuses on behaviour and symptoms — but not the nervous system.This training helps you understand: You don’t heal Complex PTSD by forcing yourself to be okay. You heal by restoring safety — in the body, the brain, and relationships.Ready to Join Us?Location: Exeter (venue details provided upon booking) Format: In-Person • One-Day Workshop, 10 am to 4:30 pm CPD: 6 CPD Hours Spaces: Limited (to maintain a safe, supportive learning environment) The difference between PTSD vs Complex PTSD (and why it matters) How long-term trauma reshapes the brain’s threat system (amygdala, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex) Why emotional flashbacks happen — and how to respond to them safely The biology behind hypervigilance, shutdown, dissociation, numbness and shame How stress chemistry (cortisol, adrenaline, dopamine, oxytocin) affects symptoms A light and accessible survival-state lens (fight/flight/freeze/shutdown) to support self-awareness How healing happens in the right sequence, not through pressure Somatic grounding practices for triggers and overwhelm Breath-based regulation tools to reduce stress chemistry Simple body-based techniques for emotional containment Safe self-attunement practices to rebuild internal security Guided nervous-system regulation you can repeat anytime If you’re tired of guessing what’s wrong… If you want a clear explanation of your symptoms… If you want tools that actually work in real life… This workshop is for you. Secure your place today — limited spaces available. When safety leads, healing becomes possible. Related Training: Understanding Trauma Across the Nervous System Trauma does not impact just one area of life. It affects how the brain processes threat, how the nervous system regulates safety, and how the body responds to stress over time. While Trauma, the Brain & Recovery provides a foundational understanding of trauma and its neurobiological effects, some participants find it helpful to explore specific areas in more depth as part of their recovery or professional learning. Depending on your experiences or interests, you may also find the following sessions supportive: • Narcissism, the Brain & Recovery – exploring the neurological and nervous-system impact of prolonged relational trauma and narcissistic abuse • Insomnia, the Brain & Recovery – examining how trauma and chronic stress disrupt sleep and how regulation can support restoration • Nervous System Reset – a practical, neuroscience-informed session focused on regulation, grounding, and moving the body out of survival mode Each session is educational in nature and designed to complement — rather than replace — the understanding developed in this course. 👉 Explore: Narcissism, the Brain & Recovery 👉 Explore: Insomnia, the Brain & Recovery 👉 Explore: Nervous System Reset TESTIMONIALS: What Previous Attendees Are Saying... "This was an informative course which has given me a better understanding of complex trauma and I now feel inspired to dive deeper into this topic which will in turn help myself and those we work with." Stevie K. Inclusion Support Worker "Wale had a great level of knowledge and is able to explain complex issues very well. His message is upbeat as there are positive things that can be done to help those affected by trauma. This allows hope which is so important." Angela S. Psychotherapist. "A really fantastic event! Wale is a lovely, knowledgeable and approachable man. He discussed everything in depth, and in a way that was easy to understand". Lucy P. "This training was thought provoking and managed to cover the topic to a depth I did not expect from a one day course. The trainer was excellent and delivered complex information in an accessible way, blending academic and anecdotal sources to keep the whole day stimulating and worth every penny." Betty S. Counsellor, South Yorkshire Eating Disorder Association "This course exceeded my expectations. Really well delivered by Wale, and had a great balance of formal/informal theory/practice. Great rapport and ability to hold our attention. Nice interjections of humour. Clearly hugely knowledgable. Content was clear and informative at all times. I would fully recommend this course for gaining knowledge and practical suggestions for change. I was so happy that reference was made to DID….. I felt seen and included!" Liz T. "It was such an amazing course and I feel I’ve learnt a lot. I hope to apply it to my own counselling work as a therapist. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for passing on your wonderful wisdom." Claire B.