Understanding PTSD: A First Step to Recovery Workshop

Understanding PTSD: A First Step to RecoveryDuration: 45–60 minutesTake your first step toward understanding trauma and reclaiming your sense of safety. This 45–60 minute psychoeducational workshop, created by Mayameen Meftahi BEM – BeyondTrauma Academy, offers a compassionate and insightful introduction to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).You’ll gain clarity on:�� How trauma affects the mind and body�� Common PTSD symptoms and why they occur�� The four main stress responses — Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn�� Practical ways to begin managing your reactions�� A guided “Emotional Surfacing” exercise to help process suppressed feelings safelyThis workshop is suitable for survivors beginning their recovery journey or professionals seeking a lived-experience understanding of PTSD. It forms part of the BeyondTrauma™ Recovery Programme, accredited for professional development and recognised across health and wellbeing settings.✨ This workshop forms Level 1 of the BeyondTrauma™ Recovery PathwayLevel 1: Understanding PTSD – A First Step to RecoveryLevel 2: The BeyondTrauma™ Taster Programme – a deeper, CPD-certified session with tools and strategies for self-regulation.Level 3: The Full 7-Week BeyondTrauma™ Recovery Programme – a complete healing and empowerment journey.✨ Knowledge is power in trauma recovery — understanding your symptoms is the first step to healing.