Trauma, Loss, Grief, and Post-Traumatic Stress Debriefing Strategies

Welcome to this lecture on conflict resolution, stress management, and trauma-informed approaches in counseling! In this module, we're diving deep into Chapters 10 and 11 of our course textbook, exploring essential techniques and strategies to help clients navigate conflict, process grief and trauma, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. We'll cover everything from setting boundaries and managing workplace stress to therapeutic approaches like Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and the SELF model from the Sanctuary Model.
We'll also discuss the unique aspects of working with children and families dealing with grief and trauma, including tools like genograms for understanding intergenerational trauma and techniques for adaptive family debriefing. Throughout, we emphasize the importance of taking an integrative approach, tailoring our methods to meet the unique needs of each client.
Plus, we'll give a special shoutout to “Crucial Conversations” by Joseph Grenny-a fantastic resource for anyone looking to improve their communication skills and handle difficult conversations with confidence and empathy.
Whether you're a seasoned clinician or a student in the field of counseling, this lecture is packed with practical tips and insights to enhance your practice.
For a deeper dive into these techniques and how they can improve relationships with others, ourselves, our families, and our environment, refer to the textbook: Counseling Techniques: Improving Relationships with Others, Ourselves, Our Families, and Our Environment (3rd ed.) by Raymond J. Thompson (2016). Available on Routledge, ISBN-13: 978-0415704939; ISBN-10: 0415704936.
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