Dates: Wednesday 27 May & Thursday 28 May, 2026
Time: 9:30am – 4pm
Venue: Rydges 1 Hay St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Training Organisation: Knightlamp Consulting
Do you want to improve your confidence in working with people who have experienced trauma?
Trauma in early life can profoundly influence behaviour, relationships and development. How can practitioners recognise and respond to these impacts without getting caught in the struggle for control?
This workshop introduces the core frameworks of the Knightlamp Approach®, highlighting the role of chronic hyperarousal, traumatic triggers and relational patterns in a person’s presentation. Participants will learn simple yet powerful interventions that support neurobiological healing and relational redevelopment, building the foundations for long-term change.
Learning Goals
- Build practical understanding of the link between trauma, behaviour and development
- Learn how chronic hyperarousal and traumatic triggers shape presentation
- Explore how vicarious trauma arises and strengthen holistic self-care strategies
Presenter Info
Stephan Friedrich is the CEO of Knightlamp, Psychology & Consulting. Stephen provides trauma-informed training sessions, workshops, podcasts and conferences. He collaborates with organisations and individuals to develop and implement trauma awareness, empathy, and resilience. In doing so, he empowers clients to better understand trauma, recognise its signs and symptoms, and respond compassionately to those in need.
Day One - The Knightlamp Approach ® to Complex Trauma Fundamentals
Day one of the training provides the essential theoretical frameworks underpinning a therapeutic care approach, and clarifies the link between early childhood trauma, behaviour and other difficulties. These modules highlight the importance of understanding the role that chronic hyperarousal, traumatic triggers and the relational template play in a traumatised person’s presentation and how simple interventions can impact on the neurobiological and relational redevelopment. Learn the mechanics of trauma and healing, and how to effect real long term change without the struggle for control.
Day Two - The Knightlamp Approach ® to Applied Trauma Informed Practice
Day two of the workshop explains how vicarious trauma occurs and draws from psychodynamic, positive psychology and physiology to present a model of self care tailored for those who work with traumatised individuals. The powerful effects of psychodynamic transference, vicarious trauma and necessary ever-mindfulness regarding work with traumatised individuals and families can have a negative impact on the professional. The seminar builds on previous workshops with a focus on the practitioner and their wellbeing. It incorporates a holistic and comprehensive approach to self-care with an emphasis on the mental, social and physical health of professionals in and out of the workplace environment.
This training is free to attend, as part of the Rural Mental Health Partnership, which is held by The Peregrine Centre. Spots are limited, however. Please complete an EOI – your spot is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation email from The Peregrine Centre.
To ensure diversity and broad reach, multiple EOIs from the same service are welcome, but priority will be given to participants from different organisations and locations where possible. A waitlist will be available.
