Shame, Trauma and Family Relationships

This one-day workshop explores shame as a by-product of complex relational trauma. It draws on attachment and trauma theories, and narrative and family therapy concepts to explore how shame manifests through the experience of trauma. It explores the role of shame as a constraint to change in family work, particularly where there are wellbeing and protective issues with children.

What will you learn?

By attending this workshop, you will be able to:

• Understand the relationship of shame to childhood trauma and as a manifestation of complex relational trauma
• Identify how shame manifests in your client group
• Explore how the experience of shame can impact the individual and adversely affect family relationships
• Learn specific strategies to discuss shame with clients and families and to move away from the influence of shame
• Practice ways to support clients to move away from the influence of shame

Relevant Audience

Practitioners who are working with clients and/or families who have experienced trauma, and where practitioners have the opportunity to have ‘therapeutic conversations’ with clients.

Workshop Style

The workshop uses teaching, roleplay and experiential exercises to enhance your understanding of the role of shame as a consequence of trauma, and explores strategies and interventions you can use to support clients to move from shame towards self-efficacy, independence and empowerment.

2025 Workshops

In-person options are delivered at The Bouverie Centre in Brunswick, VIC.

Workshop pricing

Online (Live) : $295 inc. gst

In-person (Brunswick) : $325 inc. gst

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For group or organisation purchases

We offer bulk purchase discounts for organisations and groups bookings, please email bouverie.training@latrobe.edu.au for more information.

Training at your workplace

We can customise our training to the needs of your team and deliver it your workplace. See here for more information.

Expression of interest

Submit our expression of interest form to be notified of future offerings of this workshop and related professional development opportunities.