Trauma Treatment Course
Complex PTSD: Unraveling the Layers of Trauma
Trainer: Crystal Wildes
Available on-demand
Complex PTSD is recognized as a distinct and prevalent mental health condition compared to PTSD. Therefore you need tools and skills to understand this diagnosis and effectively treat it in counseling. If you’re in search of knowledge, skills, and cultural competency to improve your ability to work with and treat C-PTSD, this course is for you.
This non-EMDR workshop delves into the intricate realm of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), offering mental health professionals an in-depth exploration of its nuanced manifestations, along with treatment approaches and considerations. Recognizing the unique challenges presented by complex trauma, this course aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the underlying dynamics, assessment tools, and therapeutic interventions necessary for effective client care.
This course is for any mental health professional working with C-PTSD. This is not an EMDR specific course.
Join Trauma Therapist Institute trainer and consultant Dr. Crystal Wildes, PsyD, LP, for this advanced course on Complex PTSD.
This course was recorded on April 18-19th, 2024.
Available for asynchronous on-demand learning.
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COURSE DETAILS
Participants will engage in a multifaceted curriculum that combines theoretical frameworks with practical case studies, fostering a deeper appreciation for the complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in C-PTSD. Participants will be guided through the latest research on trauma neurobiology, attachment theory, and the impact of chronic interpersonal trauma. Moreover, emphasis will be placed on cultivating trauma-informed therapeutic skills and interventions, empowering participants to take culturally attuned approaches that address the diverse needs of individuals with C-PTSD. This course offers a vital opportunity for mental health professionals to expand their knowledge base, enhance clinical competencies, and ultimately contribute to more effective, compassionate, and inclusive care for clients navigating the challenges of Complex PTSD.
AGENDA
Day 1
- Welcome, Introductions, and Course Orientation
- INTRODUCTION TO COMPLEX PTSD
- Expanding the Definition of Trauma
- Distinguishing CPTSD from PTSD
- Core Features & Symptoms
- Assessment & Diagnosis
- NEUROBIOLOGY OF TRAUMA
- Brain Development
- Autonomic Nervous System
- Impact on Cognition, Emotion, & Memory
- Neuroplasticity & Posttraumatic Growth
- ETIOLOGY & RISK FACTORS
- Childhood Trauma- Role of Attachment
- Developmental Impact
- Understanding Cultural Influences
- DISSOCIATION
- Spectrum of Dissociation
- Understanding Dissociation as an Adaptive Cognitive Process
- Assessing for Dissociation
- Managing & Working with Dissociation
DAY 2:
- Check In/Q & A
- TRAUMA INFORMED CARE & PHASE-ORIENTED TREATMENT
- Principles of TIC
- Stage1: Education, Stabilization, & Safety
- Stage 2: Processing- Remembering & Mourning
- Stage 3: Meaning and Reconnection
- TREATMENT APPROACHES
- Treatment Guidelines
- Evidence-Based Treatments
- Integrative & Complementary Approaches
- TREATMENT CONSIDERATIONS
- Ethical Considerations
- Practicing Cultural Humility
- Creating Inclusive Spaces
- Recognizing Biases
- TRAUMA STEWARDSHIP
- Compassion Fatigue
- Recognizing Burnout
- Vicarious Resilience
- Self-Care Strategies
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Distinguish and differentiate between PTSD and Complex PTSD, including the specific criteria and symptoms associated with Complex PTSD.
- Analyze the challenges and nuances involved in diagnosing Complex PTSD, including comorbidity with other mental health diagnoses.
- Integrate knowledge of the neurobiological underpinnings of complex trauma in clinical practice, fostering an understanding of how trauma impacts the nervous system.
- Demonstrate cultural humility by understanding how cultural factors influence the experience and expression of trauma and apply this knowledge to the assessment and treatment of individuals with Complex PTSD.
- Evaluate the adaptive nature of the spectrum of dissociation as it relates to Complex PTSD.
- Apply insights into trauma-informed care and its application in working with clients experiencing Complex PTSD.
- Integrate therapeutic approaches and considerations for working with individuals with Complex PTSD.
- Plan self-care strategies upon appraisal of compassion fatigue/vicarious trauma and burnout.
ABOUT YOUR TRAINER, ALISON LESLIE
Dr. Crystal Wildes is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience working, training, and providing supervision/consultation in a variety of settings. She’s a Trauma Therapist Institute trainer and senior faculty member, and an expert EMDR clinician. Crystal has worked with individuals and families of all ages, including adjudicated youth, at-risk teens, families involved with social services, and victims of crime. Crystal is committed to providing compassionate and effective mental health care with a focus on healing complex trauma. Specializing in EMDR therapy, she brings a wealth of expertise to her practice, offering a unique and evidence-based approach to support individuals on their journey to recovery. In addition to her clinical work, Crystal is a dedicated educator and trainer. She shares her expertise with fellow clinicians through workshops, seminars, and training programs focused on trauma-informed care and the implementation of EMDR therapy. Crystal is committed to equipping mental health professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the intricate landscape of trauma treatment. She prides herself in being authentic and genuine in her approach to facilitating the learning experience.
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