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What becomes possible when we listen to the body as closely as we listen to the story?

This is a highly experiential 3 day program with required pre- reading that will be made available to you prior to the workshop . Three days by the beach to deepen your trauma practice and restore yourself and gain 18 CPD hours. For savings make sure you check out the Early Bird Price for this training.

Trauma work asks much of both clients and clinicians. This three-day program provides a structured yet deeply experiential approach to building the skills, strategies, and personal presence needed for this work. You will learn to apply trauma-informed frameworks, including

Working S.A.F.E.L.Y - Safely Working, Actions for Nervous System Regulation(exploring Polyvagal Theory & the Window of Tolerance (Capacity), Function of Flight-Fight & Freeze, Enactment, Language and Yoga based movement and breath strategies

Working with P.R.E.S.E.N.C.E- exploring and developing Patience, Regulation of Nervous System Skills ( Clinical Application), Effortless Joy, Self Compassion, Embodiment, Nowness, Curiosity and Emerging New Experience

Working with K.I.N.D.N.E.S.S. - exploring aspects of self care including Kindness, Inspiration, Nurturing, Discipline, Nutrition, Exercise, Supports & Supervision

You will leave with greater clinical awareness, embodied presence, and a toolbox of practical techniques to support trauma work in diverse settings. You’ll build foundational somatic regulation skills, explore how to use them safely, and discover why caring for yourself is an essential part of caring for your clients.

Who Is This For?

Psychologists, Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Movement Coaches, Physiotherapists

What You Will Learn

This program is designed to develop a safe and curious therapeutic presence alongside the skills of effective co-regulation when working with clients experiencing complex trauma. You will develop a suite of strategies to assist in better regulating the biological distress of trauma that empowers clients to have greater agency over their day to day world. This is often the training that is missed in most people’s training- how to make the work safe both for client and clinician.

Here are some reflections from previous attendees to this training:

The space you chose for us, the food that nourished us with and the time that you gave us was beyond words- thank you so much I loved every moment and this feels that it is not just a training with a "tool kit". This felt that it was for me and that type of training in our world is so sadly missing. Thank you for providing what I think has been my best training ever" NSW, Social Worker

"Shirley's knowledge and experience in trauma informed care is a powerful reminder of how important reconnecting with ourselves can not only change the lives of ourselves but our clients" VIC, Psychologist

"This training has given me so much new valuable material to with with- not just with clients but also in myself in my professional and private life" NSW, Counsellor

"This workshop needs to be an annual practice of self care for community sector workers. It was so useful to think about PRESENCE for our clients and ourselves and the components of that. Shirley has so much knowledge and experience... everything felt very grounded in practice" NSW, Psychologist

Your Facilitator

Shirley Hicks is a somatic psychotherapist, trauma educator, clinical supervisor and yoga teacher with more than 30 years of experience supporting healing through the body, nervous system and relationships. Guided by her belief that “the way we meet people matters,” she helps clinicians, leaders and teams build the presence, awareness and practical skills to create greater safety, connection and choice. Her teaching blends clinical wisdom, movement, mindfulness, reflection and humour, with a deep commitment to caring for those who care for others.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Venue : Kirra Hill Community Centre- 1 Garrick Street, COOLANGATTA QLD- this venue overlooks Kirra Beach and is a 5 minute walk from Coolangatta village.

2027 Program Dates Now Open for Bookings

Tuesday April 20 - Thursday April 22 , 2027 9am-4pm - BOOK NOW

Tuesday October 19 - Thursday October 21, 2027 9am-4pm - BOOK NOW

Parking: There are 2 free car parks at the venue

Investment: Includes Program Manual, Morning & Afternoon Teas and Lunch for the 3 days $1210 (Includes GST). Early Bird Price price is $1100 (Includes GST). You might want to consider the Group Booking Discount - the per ticket fee is $990 (includes GST) which offers considerable per person ticket savings. Minimum number for group ticket is 2 people. When purchasing nominate the number of people covered by the group ticket. For example if there are 4 of you , you will nominate 4 under the Group Ticket option. If your organisation is sponsoring you in this training, please email me and I can provide a Tax Invoice for Payment.

Interstate Participants - the venue is 10 mins by Uber from the Gold Coast Domestic Airport. Coolangatta is at the Southern end of the Gold Coast and offers a range of accomodation options suited to every budget. If you are flying in for the workshop you might consider flying in the evening before and organising your return trip on the Friday - this way you get a chance to also enjoy the great atmosphere of Coolangatta. You might even choose to stay for the weekend so that you’re refreshed and ready for the work week.