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Tavistock Trauma Service: external lectures on trauma summer 2026 lecture 2 (CPD45C)

The dilemma of unmet need for complex trauma

This lecture is also available as part of a series.

This innovative series of lectures is organised by the Tavistock Trauma Service and is designed to reflect the clinical approach of the work whilst emphasising an adapted psychoanalytic approach with multi-modality and trauma-informed care.

We also use neurobiological and attachment theory to understand the impact of trauma. Our series will present a range of external speakers, each experts in the field, who will bring their own understanding of trauma via a presentation, followed by an audience question and answer session.

Who is this lecture for?

It is for you if you are a professional working within the mental health field who have an interest in trauma. You may be a psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker, mental health nurse, support worker, counsellor or therapist.

Our talks will cover neurobiology, attachment theory and different psychoanalytic perspectives on trauma, including historical child sexual abuse.

Lecture details

Please note that this discussion panel event will be a meeting format, not a webinar, and audience participation is encouraged. Hence this will not be recorded and only available live.

DateStart timeEnd timeWill lecture be recorded* and available after the live event?
Thursday 4 June 20267pm8.30pmNO

These lectures will be delivered remotely using Zoom. You will need a device with a suitably fast internet connection. Although mobile devices and tablets can be used, we recommend the use of laptop or desktop PC for the best experience. Some devices provided by employers may have restrictions in place. Please use this test link (https://zoom.us/test) to check your set up before booking.

You will be sent the necessary login link about a week before the course start date. Should you have any concerns about the accessibility of remote delivery please contact us at CPDEvents@tavi-port.ac.uk to discuss how we can best help you.

This is the second lecture in the summer 2026 series.

Lecture 2: The dilemma of unmet need for complex trauma

Thursday 4 June 2026

Please note that this discussion panel event will be a meeting format, not a webinar, and audience participation is encouraged. Hence this will not be recorded and only available live.

Lecturer: Tavistock Trauma Service and panel of guest speakers.

This will be a live online meeting to encourage audience engagement. A panel of clinical leads of trauma services in the NHS across the country, working in different ways and different modalities, will engage in conversation together and with the audience to consider their experience of growing unmet need in the context of reducing resources in the NHS. This will be a frank and honest discussion of the ethical and emotionally difficult positions facing those working in the trauma field.

It will therefore not be recorded to promote an experience of safety and collaboration.

Testimonials

“Fantastic webinar about a topic that is difficult to talk about, rarely spoken about and hard to work with. Tonight was very enlightening and encouraging. Certainly will motivate and guide my personal research on the subject and undoubtedly open up my practice hoping to better support my clients.”
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“Absolutely stunning – such an in-depth journey into new territory of work with trauma.”
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“This lecture has been enormously helpful in providing me with a space to reflect on some of my cases alongside the presentation and discussion.”
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“Yet again the standard of lecturers is excellent as well as the variety of viewpoints. Very stimulating course, thank you.”
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“Thought provoking, relevant and very interesting.”
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You can book a place on this lecture at any time. You’ll receive confirmation by email, and we will be in touch approximately one week before with detailed joining instructions. Bookings will close 24hrs before the lecture.

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This lecture is also available as part of a convenient, cost-saving bundle for £75 – giving you access to our complete summer 2025 lecture series.

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