Overview

Step into a powerful learning journey with UpLife’s Trauma-Based 3-Day Workshop.
This intensive program is designed to foster your understanding of trauma: its roots, its impact, and the pathways towards healing.

Guided by trauma-informed approaches, you will explore the mind-body connection, regulation techniques, and therapeutic practices that support clients and individuals through their healing process.Whether you come from a psychology background or not, this workshop is crafted to help you gain clarity, tools, and insights into working with trauma in a safe, reflective, and practical way.

Workshop Curriculum

What is research?

Basics of sampling and data collection methods

Identifying and refining a research problem

Brief overview of quantitative and qualitative data techniques

Translating problems into measurable questions (variables, method, population)

Role of ethics in research (informed consent, confidentiality, integrity)

Developing testable hypotheses: null vs alternative hypotheses

From data to results: what “accepting” or “rejecting” a hypothesis means

Understanding types of variables, methods & sampling

Writing results, conclusions, and implications

Types of research design (quantitative & qualitative)

APA style formatting

Conducting a literature review: how to find, read, and summarize research papers

Structuring your research paper: introduction, method, results, discussion, conclusion

Using online platforms to access academic sources

Referencing and citation essentials

Writing an effective literature review section

Meet your Facilitator

📍Smriti Agrawal – Counseling Psychologist at UpLife
‍(MA Clinical and Counseling Psychology: Tata Institute of Social Sciences)

What You Will Experience With Us

Certificate - Official certificate of completion from UpLife

Direct Guidance & Q&A - Clarify your doubts with the facilitator in real time

Practical Research Toolkit - Templates for hypothesis writing, literature reviews, and APA referencing

Recorded Sessions Access - Available for 2 days after the class

Step-by-Step Learning - From identifying problems to writing polished conclusions

Resources for Lifetime - Access handouts, APA guides, and sample formats even after the workshop

ELIGIBILITY

This workshop is open to all learners with an interest in research, whether you are a college student, psychology major, professional writing your first paper, or simply curious about academic writing.

Why is it a Great Fit for you?

Bridges Classroom Gaps: Covers what textbooks miss—practical, step-by-step research writing guidance.

Simplifies Research Jargon: Breaks down heavy concepts (hypotheses, variables, APA) into easy language.

Hands-On Approach: Interactive exercises help you practice writing instead of just listening.

Practical Resources: Leave with templates, examples, and notes you can actually use in your assignments or publications.

Confidence-Building: Learn how to approach research papers with clarity instead of confusion.