Description:
OPD Points: 10
Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
Neuroscience of Trauma, Effective Assessment and DSM-5® Diagnostic CriteriaNeuroscience’s Current Trauma ParadigmBiological nature of traumaTriune Brain, The Autonomic Nervous System, and the Stress ResponseThe Polyvagal TheoryTraumatic Stress: normal, prolonged, complex, and developmentalSpecific trauma symptomsPrimary treatment issues in trauma therapyTrauma and AttachmentThe Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACE Study)Attachment EssentialsBaby/momma traumaInsecure Attachment Styles Assessment and Primary Treatment Issues of:AvoidantPreoccupiedDisorganized typeTrauma’s Somatic and Sensorimotor SequelaeHyperarousalHypoarousalDissociation, body memories, and “flashbacks”Affect dysregulationAssessment and Diagnosis of Trauma DisordersSimple PTSDComplex PTSD and/or DESNOSBorderline Personality D/O vs. Affect Dysregulation D/ODTD Developmental Trauma DisorderHomeworkTrauma Treatment: Trauma Tools, Trauma Treatment Modalities, and an Introduction to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR The Stage Model of Treatment: Stage One: Stabilization and SafetyAssessment, Rapport, PsychoeducationDeveloping the “Skills to Stay Stable”Trauma Tools for Affect RegulationDissociative episodes and “flashbacks” – Grounding clients in their bodies and back in the presentMindfulnessMultisensory Guided ImageryEFTSomatic exercisesReduction of physiological arousalGrounding and centeringContainment and self-soothingDecreasing physiological arousal levelsRecognizing and regulating affectStage Two: Working Through Traumatic MemoriesBrief Overview of the Theory and Application of Trauma ProcessingTrauma Processing Modalities:Sensorimotor PsychotherapySomatic Experiencing (SE)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) DescriptionPractice EMDR for Resourcing and Processing Traumatic MemoriesExperiential exercises using EMDRUnder supervision, clinicians will learn and practice the skills of EMDR for both:Resourcing clients (Phase One)Containment ImageryProtection ImageryNurture ImageryComfortable Place ImageryReprocessing traumatic memories (Phase Two)
Presenter / Provider:
Linda Curran
Presenter Qualifications:
Linda A. Curran, BCPC, LPC, CAC-D, CCDPD, EMDR-C, sought after national trainer, best-selling author and film producer, has trained thousands of mental health clinicians across the country on trauma treatment. She is President of Integrative Trauma Treatment, LLC, in Havertown, PA. With advanced degrees in both clinical psychology and public health, Linda is a Board Certified, Licensed Professional Counselor; Certified Addiction Counselor Diplomate; Certified Co-Occurring Professional Diplomate; Certified Gestalt Therapist; Certified Neurofeedback Practitioner; Certified Hypnotherapist; and Level II EMDR Practitioner.International speaker on the treatment of trauma, author of both Trauma Competency: A Clinicians Guide and 101 Trauma-Informed Interventions, Linda has developed, produced, and presents multi-media workshops on all aspects of psychological trauma. Her latest projects include the completion of www.trauma101.com (an extensive trauma resource for clinicians and clients alike), along with nine completed video projects for The Master Clinician Series. Linda continues to advocate for accessible, coherent, integrative trauma treatment for all those affected by trauma. Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Linda Curran maintains a private practice. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. Linda Curran is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.Non-financial: Linda Curran is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy. She serves on the advisory board for International Association of Trauma Professionals.
