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Trauma Stabilization Tools for Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders

High Watch and Alina Lodge Staff Only

In-Person
6 CE Hours
Clinical
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  • High Watch Recovery Center
    62 Carter Rd
    Kent, CT 06757
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Description

This 6-hour presentation focuses on using stabilization tools for individuals with complex PTSD and dissociative disorders. The presentation will take a more in-depth look at complex PTSD and dissociative disorders using an integrative approach to trauma treatment.

The presentation will introduce a three-phased treatment model that includes stabilization, processing, and integration, with a more in-depth focus on the stabilization phase. The first phase, stabilization, will be discussed, emphasizing the importance of creating a safe and stable environment for clients. The presentation will cover a variety of modalities used in the stabilization phase, including EMDR, Brainspotting, Flash Technique, Gestalt, and somatic modalities. The stabilization tools will prepare clients for the processing and integration phase, allowing them to stay within their window of tolerance while processing trauma memories. Strategies for grounding and containment will be explored, and techniques for addressing traumatic memories and emotions will be introduced. Throughout the presentation, case examples will be used to illustrate the integrative approach to trauma treatment.

Target Audience
  • Counselors
  • Addiction Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
Educational Goal

The educational goal of this presentation is to increase participants’ understanding of how to use stabilization tools for individuals with complex PTSD and dissociative disorders

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify three or more modalities used in the stabilization phase and differentiate when appropriate to use them.

  • Identify and describe two models of trauma and information processing

  • Design an integrative treatment plan using the integrative model.

  • Summarize the three-phase approach to trauma.

  • Discuss two or more circumstances in which mindfulness is appropriate to use and apply it to trauma treatment

  • Describe at least two ways to integrate somatic tracking skills into their work.

  • Identify and contrast eye spot techniques and eye movements.

  • Clinically evaluate the therapeutic alliance in trauma treatment.

  • Identify three or more dissociative symptoms.

  • Describe five intervention strategies that can be used to reduce dissociative symptoms for clients with complex PTSD.

CE Details
Introductory
Clinical

TPN.health has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7267. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. TPN.health is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

 

Course meets the qualifications for hours of continuing education credit for LPCCs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. TPN.health is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LPCCs. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

 

Trusted Provider Network, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0220.

This course has been approved by TPN.health, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #198061, TPN.health is responsible for all aspects of the programming. Counselor Skill Group: Legal, Ethical and Professional Development.

TPN.health, #1766, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 03/31/2022 – 03/31/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 6 continuing education credits.

 

Course meets the qualifications for hours of continuing education credit for LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. TPN.health is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LCSWs. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

 

Trusted Provider Network, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0654.

Course meets the qualifications for hours of continuing education credit for LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. TPN.health is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs. TPN.health maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

 

Trusted Provider Network, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0097.

CE Policy
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Note: Time designated for lunch/breaks cannot be counted toward CE credit.
This course is fiscally sponsored by High Watch Recovery Center. There may be potential biases or conflicts of interest inherent to this relationship, and it must be disclosed to participants. These conflicts of interest have no bearing on the course content and have been resolved.
Karol Darsa, Psy.D

Dr. Karol Darsa, Psy.D. is an accomplished trauma psychologist. In her over-20 year career in trauma and mental health disorders, Dr. Darsa published The Trauma Map: Five Steps to Reconnect With Yourself, founded the Reconnect Trauma Treatment Center, and created the Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Model (RITTM).

Dr. Darsa credits her inspiration to her experiences with childhood trauma. Her early career as a foster care social worker for abused children cemented her sensitivity and passion for trauma healing. Dr. Darsa’s gentle, body-based approach was inspired by studying a variety of methods. Her inspiration includes Christine Schenk’s CHRIS-Technique, an energy exercise that grounds people in their bodies. Paired with her advanced training in EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Gestalt, Energy Psychology, and Mindfulness, Dr. Darsa gained a deep understanding of the mind and body and how they can work together in trauma recovery.

In 2012 Dr. Darsa became the co-creator of Invisible War Recovery, a program designed to treat military sexual trauma survivors. She has been interviewed by Katie Couric, Susan Ortolano, and Lisa Tahir, and was featured on the Voice of America. She has also been featured as a key expert on the talk show The Doctors, ABC, CBS, Well + Good, Feel Good, The Intentional Clinician, The Addicted Mind, and Seek the Joy podcast. Dr. Darsa also presented at various conferences such as Global Exchange Conference, Nefesh Conference, and the Young Professionals Organization Conference. She lectures about trauma treatment at several universities, including the University of Southern California, UCLA, and Cal Lutheran.

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