Coaching Women Recovering from Betrayal Trauma: Symptoms, Techniques, and Ethics
Equip yourself with the essential skills to effectively coach women navigating the complexities of betrayal trauma, fostering healing and resilience.
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Understanding Betrayal Trauma
Unit 1: Defining Betrayal Trauma
What is Betrayal Trauma?
The Betrayal Blindness
Systemic Betrayal
The Trauma of Discovery
Unit 2: The Neurobiology of Betrayal Trauma
Brain on Betrayal
The Body Remembers
Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn
Unit 3: Betrayal Trauma vs. C-PTSD
C-PTSD: An Overview
Overlapping Symptoms
Distinct Features
Assessment Strategies
Unit 4: Attachment Styles and Betrayal
Attachment Styles 101
Anxious Attachment & Betrayal
Avoidant Attachment & Betrayal
Secure Attachment & Resilience
Identifying Symptoms of Betrayal Trauma in Women
Unit 1: Psychological Symptoms
Anxiety & Betrayal
Depression's Many Faces
Dissociation Explained
Cognitive Distortions
Unit 2: Emotional Symptoms
The Weight of Shame
Guilt's Grip
Understanding Anger
Trust Issues
Unit 3: Physical and Co-occurring Symptoms
Sleep Problems
Chronic Pain Syndromes
Gut-Brain Connection
Eating Disorders
Substance Abuse
Self-Harm Warning Signs
Establishing a Safe and Supportive Coaching Environment
Unit 1: Creating a Trauma-Informed Space
What is Trauma-Informed?
Safety First
Empowerment Zone
Boundaries are Key
Self-Care for Coaches
Unit 2: Effective Communication Skills
Active Listening 101
Validating Feelings
Building Rapport
Asking the Right Qs
Non-Verbal Cues
Unit 3: Managing Triggers and Emotional Dysregulation
Identifying Triggers
Grounding Techniques
Emotional Regulation
Creating a Plan
When to Refer Out
Evidence-Based Coaching Techniques for Betrayal Trauma
Unit 1: Cognitive Restructuring for Betrayal Trauma
Intro to Cognitive Restruc
Identifying Thought Traps
Challenging Negative Thoughts
Reframing Betrayal Beliefs
Practicing New Thoughts
Unit 2: Mindfulness and Grounding
Mindfulness for Trauma
Body Scan Meditation
Grounding Techniques
Mindful Breathing
Safe Place Visualization
Unit 3: Somatic Experiencing Techniques
Intro to Somatic Experiencing
Titration Explained
Pendulation for Regulation
Resourcing Techniques
Orienting to the Present
Unit 4: Self-Compassion and Self-Care
Understanding Self-Compassion
Self-Compassion Break
Self-Care Strategies
Setting Boundaries
Gratitude Practice
Navigating the Stages of Healing from Betrayal Trauma
Unit 1: Acknowledging and Validating Betrayal
The First Step: Awareness
Validating Your Experience
Journaling for Clarity
Finding Your Voice
Unit 2: Processing Emotions and Developing Coping Mechanisms
Understanding Your Grief
Managing Anger
Confronting Your Fears
Self-Soothing Techniques
Grounding Exercises
Unit 3: Reclaiming Self and Rebuilding Life
Redefining Your Identity
Setting New Goals
Building a Support System
Practicing Self-Compassion
Embracing Forgiveness
Moving Forward
Establishing Healthy Boundaries and Rebuilding Trust
Unit 1: Understanding and Identifying Boundaries
What are Boundaries?
Types of Boundaries
Identifying Your Needs
Recognizing Violations
Unit 2: Assertive Communication and Boundary Setting
Assertive Communication
Expressing Your Needs
Saying 'No' Gracefully
Responding to Pushback
Unit 3: Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal
Understanding Trust
Is Rebuilding Possible?
Steps to Rebuild Trust
When to Walk Away
Unit 4: Making Informed Decisions and Moving Forward
Values-Based Decisions
Self-Compassion
Moving Forward
Ethical Considerations and Professional Boundaries
Unit 1: Core Ethical Principles in Betrayal Trauma Coaching
Beneficence & Non-Maleficence
Autonomy and Empowerment
Justice and Fairness
Fidelity and Trust
Informed Consent
Unit 2: Navigating Professional Boundaries
Defining Boundaries
Avoiding Dual Relationships
Gifts and Bartering
Social Media
Confidentiality Limits
Unit 3: Referrals, Self-Care, and Vicarious Trauma
When to Refer Out
Vicarious Trauma
Self-Care Strategies
Seeking Supervision
Staying Updated