The aim of Psychotraumatology postgraduate studies is to prepare students for effective work with people who experienced trauma:

1. Understanding of the neurobiological and psychological mechanisms of trauma – acquiring knowledge on the organism’s reaction to stress, adaptation mechanisms and results of chronic and traumatic stress.
2. Diagnosis of traumatic experiences and of their consequences – development of skills allowing to recognize symptoms of trauma, both in psychological and neurobiological contexts.
3. Mastering psychological interventions methods – acquiring skills in the use of effective therapeutic methods (e.g. cognitive and behavioral therapy, EMDR, crisis interventions), adjusted for the people experiencing trauma.
4. The use of prevention strategies – preparation to counteract vicarious trauma when working with people who experienced trauma and managing own emotional health.
5. The use of body-oriented therapy when working with trauma – learning how to work with body which can be essential element of trauma treatment, particularly in case of psychosomatic problems, chronic pain or somatic disturbances.