Introduction to Traumatology
Introduction to Traumatology
A 4-week online course with Dr. Nicola Mitchell
Exclusively for graduates of Timeless Wisdom Training
Enrollment Is Open Now
Gain a deeper understanding of trauma from a clinical and scientific perspective
This course will offer valuable insights into how trauma impacts the human mind and behaviour. It will help you to understand the long-term effects of traumatic experiences, including how they shape emotional, cognitive, and physiological responses.
An Invitation from Thomas
I’m happy that Dr. Nicola Mitchell has agreed to offer this special seminar for our community.
As a clinical psychologist, she has both an academic and practioner’s understanding of the effects of trauma and the types of interventions and treatments that can be effective in the healing process. This is important foundational knowledge and will be especially helpful for those who do not already have formal training in psychology and psychotherapy.
I encourage our CTFT and ISTG participants, and all TWT graduates, who have an interest in deepening their understanding of trauma, to take advantage of this learning opportunity.
— Thomas
Studying trauma through a developmental lens provides an understanding of how trauma can affect individuals at different stages of life, from childhood through adulthood. We learn how early adverse experiences, such as abuse or neglect, can shape cognitive, emotional, and social development, leading to long-lasting psychological issues. We also gain insight into how early childhood trauma, for example, can disrupt attachment, emotional regulation, and cognitive development, while trauma experienced later in life can alter coping mechanisms and relationships.
By examining the different types of trauma—such as childhood abuse, combat stress, or natural disasters—we learn about the mechanisms behind trauma responses like PTSD, anxiety, and depression. This course will also include an overview of various interventions, from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to trauma-focused therapies, which aim to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences.
Vicarious trauma, another key area, highlights how individuals, such as therapists, healthcare providers or first responders, can experience trauma through indirect exposure to others’ suffering.
This multidimensional exploration will deepen your understanding of trauma’s widespread effects, the resilience and vulnerability of individuals affected by trauma, as well as the broader societal implications of trauma.
Introduction to Traumatology is offered in cooperation with the University of Witten/Herdecke in Germany. This course is very suitable for those who are not trained as psychologists or psychotherapists. The course is a special Module 7 in the CAS/CTIP program of Witten/Herdecke University, but is open to all graduates of TWT and CTFT. No academic credits are offered for this module.
Thomas Hübl
What the Course Includes
This 4-week live Zoom course includes weekly 90-minute sessions with Dr. Nicola Mitchell and two 60-minute integration sessions with Eva Giedt. Participants receive downloadable videos, audio recordings, and transcripts.
COURSE SESSIONS – 90 Minutes
Sessions begin at 10am LA / 1pm NY / 7pm Berlin
- Tuesday, Nov 4
- Tuesday, Nov 11
- Tuesday, Nov 18
- Tuesday, Nov 25
INTEGRATION SESSIONS – 60 Minutes
Sessions begin at 9am LA / 12pm NY / 6pm Berlin
- Wednesday, Nov 12
- Wednesday, Dec 3
LIVE Weekly Online Sessions with Dr. Nicola Mitchell
Each 90-minute session will include lecture and Q&A. We’ll explore trauma from a clinical and scientific perspective, including the mechanisms behind trauma responses; how trauma affects cognitive, social, and emotional development; and the types of therapeutic interventions that help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences.
Integration Sessions
Eva Giedt is a licensed psychotherapist and has been an assistant in Thomas’s programs since 2011. She will lead two 60-minute integration sessions to discuss the course content and how it relates to the principles and practices taught by Thomas.
Course Curriculum
Session 1:
Introduction to Traumatology
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Tracing the history of trauma and PTSD
- Understanding the neurobiology of trauma
- The impact of trauma on the brain
Session 2:
Understanding Trauma through a Developmental Lens
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
- Attachment Theory and how it relates to the development of traumatic stress and PTSD
- The effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and intergenerational trauma
- How trauma manifests across the lifespan
Session 3:
Trauma Responses and Interventions
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- The mechanisms behind trauma responses like PTSD, anxiety, and depression
- How to recognise and work with trauma
- Overview of evidence-based trauma interventions
Session 4:
Managing the Impacts of Trauma
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
- Understanding and managing the impact of trauma on professionals
- Compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma
- Resilience and self-care
Meet Your Instructor:
Dr. Nicola Mitchell
Dr. Nicola Mitchell is a clinical psychologist with a broad and diverse background in social work, psychotherapy, and clinical psychology, specialising in working with individuals who have been victimised or traumatised. She is currently working as a clinical psychologist in a forensic correctional setting.
Nicola initially trained in Trinity College Dublin as a social worker, working in child protection and pediatric medical social work. Transitioning into psychotherapy, Nicola specialised in working with bereaved children, adolescents, and families affected by suicide and other traumatic deaths. Returning to Trinity College Dublin in 2016, Nicola obtained a Masters in Applied Psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
As a clinical psychologist she continued to work with individuals across the lifespan who have experienced adversity, trauma and victimisation. Her psychotherapeutic approach is grounded in object relations theory. She also draws on attachment theory which recognises the profound impact of early attachment experiences on social, emotional and psychological development. Additionally, Nicola has undertaken training in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) an evidence-based intervention for trauma, Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT), Schema Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Nicola has lectured extensively on topics related to trauma, bereavement, and grief.
Integration Sessions:
Eva Giedt
Eva Giedt is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice who offers online private sessions utilizing mystical principles. She is passionate about embodied purposeful living, conscious relationship, field awareness, and the explorations at the edge of the known and unknown. In 2011, she participated in the first US intensive with Thomas and has worked closely with him ever since. Eva has assisted Thomas in numerous US events and online courses with international reach as well as the first Timeless Wisdom Training USA two-year intensive and the first and second Collective Trauma Facilitator Trainings, and the USA Core Alumni Group.
Eva teaches for the Practice Group Leader Training since the inception in 2019. She teaches meditation and qi gong and is a certified Hakomi Therapist. She has been involved in healthcare as a practitioner and teacher for 30+ years. She works and lives in Marin and Monterey California.
Enroll Now
This course is open only to graduates of Timeless Wisdom Training.
Cancellation Policy
If for any reason you find that the course does not meet your needs, simply contact our Customer Support Team within 7 days of registering in order to request a full refund. No refunds will be granted after the 7-day window.
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