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The Family Therapist Across the Trauma Continuum

Explore trauma-informed practices in family therapy, integrating neuroscience and cultural traditions to support diverse communities and enhance healing.


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Dates

May 16 to June 27, 2025

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Methodology

100% online training.

Place

The live sessions will be done via Zoom. The recorded sessions will be available on our Virtual Campus.

Access time

Students will have access to the material (including the recording of the live sessions) until October 27,  2025

Language

The live online sessions will be held in English and there will be Spanish and Italian translation available.

Formación acreditada por la Federación Española de Asociaciones de Terapia Familiar (FEATF)

Date and time of live sessions

 (peninsular Spain time)  

  • 1st session: May 16, 2025, from 19:00 to 20:30 CET
  • 2nd session: May 30, 2025, from 19:00 to 20:30 CET
  • 3rd session: June 13, 2025, from 19:00 to 20:30 CET
  • 4th session: June 27, 2025, from 19:00 to 20:30 CET

Description of this training

A program designed by Dr. Hanna and formed by Enrique Arellano, Psych., to offer an updated and abbreviated integration of family systemic therapy in the face of the complex and changing psychosocial scenario, trauma, attachment and emotional regulation through neurobiology and trauma.

Teacher: Suzanne Midori Hanna, California, USA.
Host, moderator, and experiential exercises for each class: Enrique Arellano, Psychologist, Barcelona.

Aimed at Systemic-Family Therapists, Psychotherapists, Trauma and Attachment Experts, Social Workers and Educators, Psych pedagogues, School Teachers, and Therapists members of professional associations. Clinical and Health Psychologists. Doctors, social and health professions.

Common methodology for each session: Theoretical presentation, discussion, activity, questions and answers and closing.

Agenda

1º session: History of Mental Health, MFT, and Neuroscience

May 16, 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm CET (mainland Spain)

In this session, you will embark on a fascinating journey through the history of mental health treatment, exploring how perspectives have shifted from spiritual explanations to medical, psychological and relational approaches. You will learn about the evolution of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) models-from foundational theories to modern integrative practices-and discover how neuroscience and cultural traditions intersect to shape current therapeutic approaches.

WITHIN THE COLLECTION OF MFT MODELS, WHERE DO YOU FIT?
YOU CAN REFLECT ON THE INFLUENCES OF YOUR PRACTICE AND YOUR EVOLUTION.

We will examine changing definitions of trauma, the role of nervous system regulation in mental health, and the innovative Neurosequential Model for Treatment Planning (NMT). By the end of the session, you will have a deeper understanding of how the mind, body and relationships work together in the healing process and practical strategies to enhance your clinical practice.

2º session: Attachment and neuroscience Narratives of survival: the case of the community.

May 30, 2025 from 7pm to 8:30pm CET (mainland Spain)

What you will learn in the second session:

Session Two explores the critical connection between the brain, fear and safety through the lens of Polyvagal Theory and the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT). You will gain insight into how early experiences shape our physiological and emotional responses to threat, with real-world applications such as understanding why the absence of a verbal “no” does not imply consent in cases of SEXUAL AGGRESSION? This session will delve into the mechanisms of attachment across different brain regions, illustrating how they evolve from PHYSICAL survival responses to fostering a sense of belonging and identity.

In addition, Dr. Bruce Perry’s pioneering work on how severe childhood trauma affects brain development will be explored, emphasizing the interplay between social environments and personal traits. Practical interventions, including the use of creative therapies such as music and play, will be discussed to highlight how community and social support play a crucial role in healing. Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of trauma-informed care or enhance your therapeutic interventions, this session offers valuable insights to better support clients in achieving CO-REGULATION, emotional and psychological safety.

3º session: Social neuroscience, trauma, culture and healing

June 13, 2025 from 7pm to 8:30pm CET (mainland Spain)

What you will learn in the third session:

Session Three delves into the deep connection between cultural traditions and trauma, exploring how lack of attachment, belonging and identity become embedded in the nervous system. You will learn how trauma is not simply an individual mental health issue but a cultural phenomenon, where abuses of power, intergenerational wounds, and social structures contribute to deep-seated distress. By examining the layers of relationships from the individual to the tribe-you will receive an assessment paradigm that allows you to understand each person’s unique blueprint of vulnerability and how cultural dynamics shape responses to trauma. THEN healing can be approached through multiple levels of functioning.

This session will also highlight the survival strategies inherent in cultural traditions, offering a deeper understanding of how communities have historically fostered resilience through unity, belonging, and shared rituals. Through thought-provoking discussions, it will explore the evolving needs of people at different stages of life and how cultural practices, such as sports and community activities, serve as essential strategies for survival and connection.

Finally, you will discover how the recovery of ancient traditions, such as rhythmic rituals, connection with nature, and music and movement, can be powerful therapeutic interventions to balance the nervous system. This session offers practical applications for integrating cultural wisdom and modern therapeutic strategies, empowering you to incorporate community-based holistic healing approaches into your practice.

4º session: Culture, Ancestral Wisdom and Healing Arts: Case Studies and Exercises

June 27, 2025, from 7pm to 8:30pm CET (mainland Spain)

What you will learn in Session 4
Session Four delves into the complexities of modern clinical challenges, focusing on how layers of complex trauma, rooted in cultural and systemic influences, impact healing. She will explore the role of moral injury in various contexts, including military service, religious communities, and corporate settings, and examine how justice and ENTITLEMENT play a crucial role in contextual family therapy. A compelling case study will highlight how ritual, and energy flow can provide healing for individuals facing deep emotional wounds.

The session will also introduce the concept of “clinical anthropology,” emphasizing the powerful role of indigenous relationships, emotions and practices in fostering attachment, identity and belonging. You will learn how ceremonies, rites of passage and collective mourning serve as essential healing rituals across cultures, offering practical ways to integrate these traditions into therapeutic work. The importance of creating meaningful rituals, such as art, purification rites and ancestral blessings, to help clients reconnect with their cultural roots and support their healing journey will be explored.

Another key theme will be the “indigenous nervous system”: understanding how to regulate, relate and reason by integrating physiological, relational and cognitive approaches. Techniques from experts such as Peter Levine and Resmaa Menakem will provide practical exercises to engage the body’s natural wisdom and address deep-seated traumas through soul nerve practices and mindfulness-based interventions.

Finally, the session will introduce wisdom traditions from Eastern and African healing arts, drawing insights from Rumi, ancient purification practices and collective mourning rituals. You will learn how repetition, sensory engagement and intention can help transform healing activities into meaningful long-term practices that foster connection and resilience. By the end of the session, you will have a toolbox of holistic and culturally informed strategies to support your clients in their healing process.

Format

Live sessions

Zoom video conferencing sessions. The duration of each session will be one and a half hours. There will be four sessions in total.

Possibility to view the content on demand

The sessions will be recorded and uploaded to our virtual campus for deferred viewing.

Methodology

Common methodology for each session: Theoretical presentation, debate, activity, questions and answers, closing.

Date and time of live sessions

 (peninsular Spain time)  

  • 1st session: May 16, 2025, from 19:00 to 20:30 CET
  • 2nd session: May 30, 2025, from 19:00 to 20:30 CET
  • 3rd session: June 13, 2025, from 19:00 to 20:30 CET
  • 4th session: June 27, 2025, from 19:00 to 20:30 CET

Trainer: Suzanne Midori Hanna

Clinician, teacher, researcher, administrator and author in couple and family therapy.

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Frequently asked questions

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To take the training you need a pc or mac, tablet or mobile phone with internet access. You will also need a few sheets of paper to write down notes.

Requirements to connect to Zoom:

For security reasons, each person will need to have their own zoom account.

What you need to download Zoom:
1. Open your browser of choice and log in to zoom.us.
– You can log in from your phone, tablet or desktop computer.
– Zoom is compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Microsoft Edge. However, it is not compatible with Internet Explorer.
– For mobile devices, iOS Safari (11 or higher), Chrome and Samsung Internet will work.
2. Once you are on the Zoom homepage, you can click on ‘sign up, it’s free’.
3. You will be asked to enter your date of birth and your email address.
4. You will then need to confirm your email address and once it is complete, you will be able to log in with your details.

Requirements to connect to the Institute’s platform.
You will need one of the following browsers:

For computer or laptop:

-Chrome
-Firefox
– Safari
– Microsoft Edge

For mobile devices:

– iOS Safari: 11 or higher
– Chrome
– Samsung Internet

Please note that we do not support Internet Explorer.

If you are unable to attend any of the sessions, don’t worry because you will have access to the recordings of the live sessions, which will be available in your student account.

Yes, after finishing this training you will receive a certificate issued by us

You will have access to the training material (including the recordings) until October 27th, 2025

You can pay by credit card or Paypal. An invoice is issued with the data you fill in during the payment process and sent by email to the address indicated in the registration.

You can contact the event organiser by sending an email to [email protected].

Cancellation policy:

You have the right to cancel your participation in our events, subject to the following conditions:

  • You must write by email requesting your wish to cancel your participation in the seminar you have subscribed to: attention: [email protected]
  • You are entitled to a full refund, minus a €50 administration fee, if you cancel at least 15 days before the date of the event.
  • Once the event has started, you are not entitled to a refund.
  • If you are unhappy with the webinar, please contact us by email at: [email protected] and explain your complaint, we will try to answer you accordingly.

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  • I agree to use the presented videos and/or audios solely for purposes of my training and education as a mental health practitioner.

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