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Exeter Workshop: Complex PTSD, The Brain and Recovery

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The Exeter Rougemont hotel will host a workshop titled "Exeter Workshop: Complex PTSD, The Brain and Recovery" on September 5, 2026, from 10:00 AM. Designed to delve into the complexities of healing for complex post-traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD), this event brings together an array of experts in the field. With a range of participation fees—from £78.59 to £185.26—it is advisable to register early due to limited places, ensuring your spot at what promises to be a comprehensive exploration into effective recovery methods for those dealing with c-PTSD.

We are delighted to invite you to our popular live workshop on Healing Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (c-PTSD) (limited places)

A one-day neuroscience-informed workshop for survivors + professionals

Everyone interested in the subject is welcome. This course is quality-checked by The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.

This course counts 6 hours of study towards our 18-hour Trauma Informed Certification.

The remainder trauma-related courses are below and can be taken in no particular order in London or online (via Zoom). see below links:

London: Trauma, the Brain and Recovery (6 hours)

London: Vicarious Trauma, Burnout & Reslience (6 Hours)

Webinar: Trauma, the Brain & Recovery.(6 Hours)

Webinar: Vicarious Trauma, Bournout & Resilience (6 CPD Hrs)

6 CPD Hours • A.S.I.E.C.C.™ Framework • Certification Pathway

Complex PTSD doesn’t mean you’re “too sensitive.”

It means your brain and nervous system have been forced to survive too much, for too long, often without enough safety, support, or escape.This in-person MindBody Breakthrough training is designed to give you something many people never receive:

✅ clear understanding

✅ practical tools

✅ a recovery roadmap

✅ and a safe, trauma-informed learning environmentWhether you are attending as a survivor, a therapist, a coach, a support worker, or someone who supports others, this workshop will help you make sense of complex trauma through the lens of the brain, body, and nervous system — without shame, blame, or overwhelm.What You’ll LearnThe A.S.I.E.C.C.™ Framework for HealingThis workshop combines neuroscience, trauma psychology, somatic healing tools, and practical reflection work to help you understand and support Complex PTSD recovery.

You will learn:

Somatic Tools & Guided Practices (Included)You’ll be guided through the A.S.I.E.C.C.™ Framework — a structured, trauma-informed pathway for long-term recovery:This framework helps survivors and professionals understand what recovery actually requires — and why “just move on” never works.What You’ll Take Home (Included With Your Ticket)This is not just information. You will experience practical nervous-system tools you can take home and use immediately, including:No one is forced to share personal trauma.

Everything is taught in a choice-based, trauma-sensitive way.Who This Training Is ForEvery attendee will receive take-home resources to support continued growth after the workshop:✅ Printable Course Handouts

✅ Workbook & Reflection (for personal healing or client work)

✅ Somatic Regulation Tools

✅ Guided Somatic Meditation Resources

✅ Case Study Worksheets (to apply learning in real-world settings)

✅ Certificate of Attendance (6 CPD Hours)

✅ Optional Certification Pathway information (for those wanting deeper training)These resources are designed to help you apply the learning long after the event ends.Why This Workshop WorksThis workshop is suitable for:✅ Survivors of complex trauma seeking clarity and practical recovery tools

✅ Therapists / counsellors / psychologists who want deeper neurobiological understanding

✅ Coaches / mentors / pastoral carers supporting people through trauma patterns

✅ Support workers / educators / wellbeing staff in frontline environments

✅ Anyone who wants a neuroscience-informed approach to Complex PTSD healingEvent DetailsMany people receive support that focuses on behaviour and symptoms — but not the nervous system.This training helps you understand:

You don’t heal Complex PTSD by forcing yourself to be okay.

You heal by restoring safety — in the body, the brain, and relationships.Ready to Join Us?Location: Exeter (venue details provided upon booking)

Format: In-Person • One-Day Workshop, 10 am to 4:30 pm

CPD: 6 CPD Hours

Spaces: Limited (to maintain a safe, supportive learning environment)

The difference between PTSD vs Complex PTSD (and why it matters)

How long-term trauma reshapes the brain’s threat system

(amygdala, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex)

Why emotional flashbacks happen — and how to respond to them safely

The biology behind hypervigilance, shutdown, dissociation, numbness and shame

How stress chemistry (cortisol, adrenaline, dopamine, oxytocin) affects symptoms

A light and accessible survival-state lens (fight/flight/freeze/shutdown) to support self-awareness

How healing happens in the right sequence, not through pressure

Somatic grounding practices for triggers and overwhelm

Breath-based regulation tools to reduce stress chemistry

Simple body-based techniques for emotional containment

Safe self-attunement practices to rebuild internal security

Guided nervous-system regulation you can repeat anytime

If you’re tired of guessing what’s wrong…

If you want a clear explanation of your symptoms…

If you want tools that actually work in real life…

This workshop is for you.

Secure your place today — limited spaces available.

When safety leads, healing becomes possible.

Related Training: Understanding Trauma Across the Nervous System

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Exeter Workshop: Complex PTSD, The Brain and Recovery takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 10:00.

Exeter Workshop: Complex PTSD, The Brain and Recovery is held at Exeter Rougemont hotel by Sunday in Exeter (Queen Street, Exeter, EX4 3SP).

Tickets for Exeter Workshop: Complex PTSD, The Brain and Recovery range from £78.59 to £185.26. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

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