Intensive training for MH professionals working with people with symptoms of psychological trauma

Title: Working with Trauma - From Confusion to Clarity

**Following enthousiastic and exceptionally positive feedback from past participants, this course has been extended to 6 hours total duration**

Presenter: Elisabeth Scheepers, Ph.D.

 

Dates:  To be Determined

The course consists of two 3-hour sessions presented in consecutive weeks

Modality:   Live Zoom, guaranteed small group format

Continuing Education Units: The entire training is 6 hours and a certificate will be provided

Registration by email to: admin@scheepers-ccc.com

You will receive instructions for payment after registration

 

Dr. Elisabeth Scheepers is known for providing high quality, up-to-date, research-based training for counselling therapists. The training Working with trauma – From confusion to Clarity requires some prior knowledge and experience in working with people with psychological injury. Participants will obtain a solid background and skills that can be applied in practice.

Topics:

• The DSM-5 and ICD-11
• Mental Health Professionals
• Diagnosis of Psychological Injury: PTSD/PTSI, other stress and trauma related disorders
• Controversies
• Clinical Assessment
• Types of trauma
• Symptoms
• Differences in symptoms re to types of trauma
• The brain and memory
• Attachment & Relationships
• Research: What works for trauma?
• How to be an inclusive practitioner?
• What is evidence-based practice?
• What are the active ingredients?
• Summary of the most effective tools
• The role of medication
• Working with clients with different types of trauma and complicated histories
• Additions & Feedback from First Responders to Elisabeth’s training
• Trauma assessment to monitor progress
• Treatment: A Process of healing from isolation to inclusion