Understanding and addressing moral injury: Live online training

Overview

Moral Injury is a very real cause of psychological distress often characterised by feelings of grief, shame, guilt, disgust, contempt, anger and a sense of betrayal, which can lead to depression, substance misuse, and even suicide.

Originally identified in veterans and others affected by war, moral injury occurs in response to having had to act in a way, or having witnessed behaviours, which go against an individual’s values and moral beliefs. Left unresolved it can lead to a cycle of negative behaviours and decisions. Successfully addressing these feelings can prevent further harm, including to those around them, and lead to improved mental health so that they can lead fulfilling lives and maintain healthy relationships once more.

If your work involves supporting distressed individuals, it’s important to have a clear understanding of moral injury and how to identify it, and to keep yourself up-to-date with the latest research and understandings about how best to help.

What you will learn

• What is moral injury? This clear explanation will clarify things for you.
• How to recognise the symptoms of moral injury.
• How to effectively work with these within the human givens framework of understanding.
• The three key causes of moral injury.
• Vital tools for psycho-education – to add to your own understanding and to pass on to clients.
• The relationship between moral injury and PTSD and complex trauma (CPTSD).
• Why moral injury often leads to depression, substance abuse and suicidality.
• Why it is not recognised as a diagnosable condition.
• The relationship between morals and pro-social emotions.
• What strong emotions often arise as a result of moral injury.
• What the APET model brings to our understanding and how we can use this when working with moral injury.
• The crucial role of the pattern-matching processes in the brain.
• Why narrative is so powerful. 
• How to weave other techniques – such as trauma-focused work and work with metaphor and story – to successfully work with moral distress. 
• Why a client’s initial focus may not be the best place to start work. 
• How to build and collaboratively agree on an effective plan for treatment and recovery. 

Booking information

Secure your place by visiting our website. Early registration is encouraged due to limited availability. 

Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to effectively address moral injury. Join us for this enlightening training session and make a positive impact in your professional practice.