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WE INVITE YOU TO THE CONFERENCE
titled „Contemporary Approaches in the Psychotherapy of Relational and Complex Trauma”, which will take place on May 24–25, 2025 at the Institute of Psychology, University of Wrocław, at 1 Dawida Street.
The event is intended for psychologists, psychotherapists, psychotraumatologists, specialists, trainees, and professionals with a professional interest in the treatment of relational trauma, complex trauma, and C-PTSD.
The organizers of the conference are: the Association of Relational Trauma Therapists and the Institute of Psychology of the University of Wrocław.
Program Committee: Dr. Marta Kochan-Wójcik (Chair), Dr. Aleksandra Chybicka-Myszka, Dr. Joanna Piskorz, Prof. Dorota Frydecka, Ph.D. (Honorary Member)
Organizing Committee: Radosław Myszka (Chair), Gabriela Mazurec, Stanisław Gomulicki.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
Because the experience of relational trauma causes far-reaching consequences that manifest across all areas of human functioning and become reinforced throughout subsequent stages of development, a therapist working with someone carrying such a burden needs a broad perspective. This includes the ability to understand the dynamics and connections between the biological, psychological, relational, and behavioral domains, along with the competencies to intervene within each of them. In other words, just as complex trauma leaves a multifaceted imprint on a person, the therapist supporting their healing process must work in a comprehensive way.
With this in mind, during the conference entitled “Contemporary Approaches in the Psychotherapy of Relational and Complex Trauma,” we aim to engage in a discussion on current perspectives regarding the understanding and treatment of trauma across various therapeutic modalities and target groups.
Our goal will also be to foster integration among professionals in the field around this important topic.
We warmly invite you to a lecture by Dr. med. Beate Leisse on:
“How to work with C-PTSD – the difference between shock and developmental trauma – an introduction”, which will be delivered online on May 24, 2025, at 9:45 AM CEST. The lecture will be conducted in English with consecutive interpretation into Polish.
During the lecture, the differences between shock trauma and developmental trauma, as well as their significance in the therapeutic process of Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), will be discussed. Shock trauma refers to a single, intense event that overwhelms an individual’s adaptive capacity, whereas developmental trauma stems from chronic, repetitive experiences, such as neglect or childhood abuse. Therapeutic work with C-PTSD requires recognizing the multidimensional effects of these experiences, including emotional regulation difficulties, interpersonal challenges, and issues with self-esteem. This lecture introduces the process of treating individuals struggling with the consequences of developmental and relational trauma, emphasizing the neurobiology of trauma and the importance of supporting identity integration and restoring psychological well-being.
Those interested in attending the lecture are invited to register via the following button:
and send the registration fee of 10 EUR to the following account:
Recipient: STTR
IBAN: PL60 1140 2004 0000 3102 8559 1484
BIC: BREXPLPWMBK
The Zoom link for the lecture will be sent around May 20, 2025. Since the lecture will be recorded, participants will have the opportunity to watch it until the end of August 2025.
Polish-speaking participants are warmly invited to attend the entire conference, either in person or online. The full program and detailed registration information are available at KONFERENCJA