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2026/27 Annual Trauma Group: Body-Oriented Trauma Work at the Wiener Couch

10. September 2026 @ 17:30 - 27. Januar 2027 @ 20:30

 

Trauma isn't just in the event itself or in what happened to us—it's primarily in our bodies and nervous systems.

Trauma often manifests itself in different ways:

We can’t move forward because the past keeps catching up with us.
Physical symptoms intensify, while emotions seem to be “frozen.”
Sometimes we feel nothing at all—or too much all at once.

Trauma can feel like inner chaos: Everything overwhelms us, and we don't know where to start.

Trauma often makes it difficult to be ourselves. Shame can be overwhelming, relationships can suffer as a result, and we feel alone—or we actually are.

For the fifth consecutive time, our body-oriented trauma therapy group at the Wiener Couch is focusing on mindful trauma resolution, self-regulation, and co-regulation.

Trauma often arises in relationships. That is why a safe space with stable, mindful, and reliable relationships is necessary to foster new experiences of safety, connection, and regulation.

Procedure and Methods

Each group session follows a clear and structured framework:

  • From the Outside to the Inside: Spatial Orientation and Neurosomatic Meditation for Finding Your Place
  • Opening Round: Each person shares something about themselves to help everyone feel at ease and connect with one another
  • Theoretical input from the group leader
  • Body-Oriented Exercises
  • A volunteer brings up a personal topic, which is then addressed using the methods introduced in the theoretical section
  • In-depth exploration of the topic in small groups
  • Closing Meditation: Metta Meditation

 

Dates for Fall/Winter 2026/27

September 10, September 24, October 8, October 22, november 5, november 19, December 3, December 17, January 14, and January 28, 2027

The group is planned as a year-long group. The dates for the summer semester will be announced later.

Costs

€95 per 3-hour session.
Payment can be made either in full at the beginning of the course or in installments.
A 10% discount is available for full payment in advance.

A portion of the costs may be reimbursed by health insurance.

The group is booked as a whole. Individual sessions cannot be rescheduled or refunded in the event of absence.

Management

Mag. Barbara Fereberger
Clinical and health psychologist, trauma therapist trained in Somatic Experiencing, yoga instructor, and body therapist. She brings her expertise from nearly 20 years of trauma work and numerous continuing education courses to the group. She is the mother of two children and a “therapy dog.”
www.barbarafereberger.at

Ianara Alves de Castro
Psychosocial counselor, body coach, and fitness trainer. Her Indigenous and Brazilian roots shape her holistic view of the human body, mind, and spirit. She is the mother of three adult children.

Registration

Register at: b.fereberger@wienercouch.at

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