Denise Houston, LPC

 Child Trauma Institute Intensive Five-Day Trauma Training

Description of the Training Program

This is a hands-on clinical skills training program for working with CHILDREN and ADOLESCENTS (skills also apply to working with ADULTS) who have been exposed to significant trauma or loss or adverse experience. This in-depth training will cover child trauma theory, impact of trauma and loss, therapeutic relationship, self-care for counselors/therapists, identification and assessment of traumatized children, overview off attachment theory, working with parents and other caregivers to help traumatized children, and directly helping kids to manage their symptoms, resolve their trauma/loss memories, and prepare to cope effectively with future challenges.

The training involves lecture, demonstration, and in-class practice. This is an experiential training, and part of the learning is to practice the interventions with other participants. Although participants are always in charge of what they disclose, many individuals have reported that their participation led to facing personal issues.

Objectives:

Participants will be able to...

• Explain how past trauma or loss can lead to ongoing problem behaviors or symptoms.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive trauma-informed treatment plan, including a thorough evaluation.
• Teach children how to control their anxiety, impulsive acting-out behavior, and other symptoms.
• Help children to face and work through their trauma/loss memories.
• Help children and their caregivers to anticipate and prepare for future challenges.

* Use Progressive Counting, a dual attention trauma resolution method, to help clients resolve traumatic experiences.

See http://www.childtrauma.com/ for additional information.

Training has the highest level of research support (Level A).

Training offers 32 Core CEUs for LPCs, LCSWs, and Psychologists; related hours may be available for other disciplines.

Trainings are offered locally in the metro Atlanta area and can also be done at your agency or site location. The following dates have already been scheduled for 2018: Feb 10th, March 9th, 23rd, 30th and April 27th, 2018.

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