July JULY An Overview of Trauma in Urban Communities July 1, 2021 | 9am-12pm | 3 credits |Cultural Competence | $60 Daryl M. McGraw Often exacerbated by a lack of social support, financial struggles, unsafe living conditions, violent communities and more, urban trauma is systematic trauma which creates an environment of chronic stress for both children and adults. Individuals that are impacted by urban trauma may not even know it but identifying instances earlier is pivotal to prevent long-term effects on the brain.
Supervising Staff Using a Trauma-Informed Approach July 13, 2021 | 9am-4pm | 6 credits | Trauma Treatment| $90 Eileen M. Russo, MA, LADC It is not uncommon in human services for excellent direct care staff to be promoted to a supervisory position. However, without the skills and training needed to be a successful supervisor, many are set up to fail. This introductory course is designed for the new supervisor and those seeking to rise in the ranks. Together we will explore supervisory styles, competencies of trauma-informed supervision, and effective responses to burn-out, moral distress, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for PTSD July 15, 2021 | 9am-12pm | 3 credits | Veteran Services | $60 David F. Tolin, PhD, ABPP Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common in both military and civilian populations. Patients with chronic PTSD are often difficult to treat, and the degree of functional impairment from PTSD can be extremely high. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is among the most well-validated, evidence-based treatments for PTSD. In this half-day workshop, we will review the principles of CBT for PTSD, including various forms of therapeutic exposure, cognitive restructuring, and stress inoculation training. Dr. Tolin will use a mix of didactic presentation and case examples to illustrate how these treatments are implemented.
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