Complex Adaptations to Psychological Trauma: Practical Approaches Presented by: Dr. Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD
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Event type: Single day (a day or less)
This interactive workshop is part of CPRI's 2019-2020 Education Catalogue of events supporting evidence-informed learning for individuals and organizations working in mental health and developmental services. This workshop will describe complex adaptations to psychological trauma in a variety of populations. Trauma-informed treatment approaches will be discussed, and practical approaches to deal with difficult clinical situations will be illustrated through role plays.
By the conclusion of this workshop, learners will be able to:
- State current knowledge regarding science of PTSD on the developing child (impact of trauma on the mind and body);
- Explain the effects of trauma on mind and body;
- List symptoms and treatment challenges when working with populations with PTSD (including dissociative subtype);
- Plan strategies for working with young people who have PTSD;
- Discuss issues related to Vicarious Trauma for caregivers, including prevention, strategies, and organizational factors.
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