Complex Trauma & Dissociation Across the Lifespan, Module 1

The event is part one of a five-part series.  Register for all events $315

COMPLEX TRAUMA & DISSOCIATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

Theory, Clinical Assessment, and Stabilization

Part 1

Pandemic stresses are further activating dissociative and other entrenched defenses in clients of all ages with complex trauma and dissociation. This may cause significant dysregulation and distress, making treatment more challenging than usual. This training offers a unique integration of approaches across the lifespan, from children to the elderly, providing clinicians with the basic theory, clinical assessment skills, and stabilization strategies to support clients coping with the effects of early and chronic trauma.

Clinicians attending this training will be able to:

MODULE 1: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF THEORY

• Differentiate between complex developmental trauma and acute or “single incident” trauma
• Cite various theories that address dissociation
  • Describe the biological and psychological underpinnings and the theories that address it
  • Describe how dissociation manifests in various stages of development
  • Discuss what constitutes dissociative parts
  • Similarities and differences in dissociation in children and adolescents and adults.
  • Special issues in working with the elderly dissociative client
• Describe phase-oriented treatment of complex PTSD and dissociation
  • Compare approaches to PTSD to those for Complex PTSD and dissociative disorders like DID
  • List principles and goals throughout the phases
• Describe the use of language in speaking with children, adolescents and adults about dissociation