Karen is the director of Safe Hands and Thinking minds training and consultancy services. A highly specialist clinical psychologist who has worked in the NHS and children’s services for several years, Karen has also worked cross-culturally in both Africa and Asia with groups ranging from former child soldiers to survivors of the Rwandan Genocide. In addition to holding a doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Karen has undergone a range of specialist trainings including in EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Sensory Attachment Intervention, and Theraplay; and has extensive experience in the areas of trauma, parenting and attachment.
The course, which looked at understanding the impact of relational and developmental trauma and disrupted attachment on children’s brains, bodies, emotions, relationships and behaviours, was opened up to the public for bookings in order to share the essential learning opportunity.
It took place over two days in May and provided an abundance of learnings around the multi-layered impact of trauma, neglect, toxic stress, and disrupted attachment on children, adolescents, and on their surrounding adults. The event proved very popular with 94.6% rating the event as excellent, and 92.9% who thought it was an excellent opportunity to learn more about the impact of trauma.
On evaluating the event, comments received showed just how valuable this was:
“Thoroughly enjoyed this training experience, it was so enjoyable and engaging, I could relate to everything Karen was speaking of in one way or another- it was so informative helpful and fun!”
“Dr Karen Treisman was a delight to listen to. Her knowledge and passion for her work was inspiring and enriched the training immensely. I was hooked from the moment the music started playing in the background. She has amazing energy.”
“Karen was an absolutely brilliant trainer! Very professional but at the same time down to earth and receptive to the needs of the group. The training days had clearly been well planned and every aspect of the course was made engaging, interesting and relevant. I could happily have continued the training for the rest of the week!”
“Great course, should be attended by all those supporting families and children with trauma”
“I feel this is essential training for anyone involving in social care, support roles. It was accessible, enjoyable and invigorating.”
“Dr Karen's pace was tentative and so expert, heavy subject made lighter by her. So much content but didn't feel overwhelmed. Fantastic event!”
Break the Silence will be offering another opportunity to attend the course on 31st May and 1st June 2022; along with a follow-up event to further build on the skills learned planned for 15th and 16th September 2022.
More details will be released on Break the Silence’s website and social media channels in due course.