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Unraveling Trauma-Informed Therapy
Let's explore the impact of Trauma-Informed Therapy in addressing mental health issues and understanding trauma...
Join us for part two in this live webinar series as we expand your knowledge of Trauma and Developmental Trauma within the context of Trauma-Informed Therapy, uncovering how trauma guides dysfunctional behaviors. Understand Dissociation and Neurodivergence traits and window of tolerance to compassionately navigate stablization skills.
Expand your knowledge of Trauma and Developmental Trauma within the context of Trauma-Informed Therapy, delving into the nervous system to unravel the effects of trauma on the body. With this understanding, you will be able to meticulously craft treatment plans that bring stability and healing to our clients. By immersing yourself in the biological aspects of the nervous system and its relationship with trauma, you will unlock the secrets of how trauma guides dysfunctional behaviors. Knowing the function of dysfunctional behaviors and identifying Dissociation and Neurodivergence traits, will guide you to compassionately navigate treatment planning more effectively. As you deepen your understanding of trauma, it is crucial to recognize the complexities of cultural diversity that are an essential part of crafting individualized treatment plans.
Next we will dive into the Window of Tolerance, a pivotal element in effective trauma treatment. By developing a comprehensive understanding of our window of tolerance, considering the unique nuances of dissociation and neurodivergence, you will acquire a diverse toolkit of effective stabilization techniques. These techniques will empower you to guide your clients towards lasting transformation, helping them break free from the chains of their past traumas and embrace a future filled with hope and resilience. Through this expanded knowledge, you will not only be able to deliver effective trauma-informed therapy, but you will also possess the discernment to recognize when a referral may be necessary.
Experience a truly diverse and comprehensive training as we bring together the expertise of three skilled therapists. Marielle Babb, MS, LPC offers valuable insights into the world of structural dissociation, while Brynne Angelle, LCSW utilizes the power of the nervous system to identify essential skills. In addition, KD brings her deep understanding of neurodivergence to enhance the identification of these crucial skills. Together, we provide practical solutions that will empower you in your practice.
Join us, as we delve into the depths of trauma, where the biology of the nervous system becomes liberation and stablization becomes healing. Let us come together to empower ourselves with the tools and insights needed to make a profound difference in the lives of our clients, restoring hope and guiding them towards a brighter future.
Participants will:
Gain a concise understanding of Developmental Trauma and trauma within the context of Trauma-Informed Therapy.
Understand the biology of the nervous system and trauma.
Understand the function of the dysfunctional behaviors and their connection to client's trauma history.
Understand the biology of the nervous system as it relates to presenting problem/dysfunctional behaviors.
Identify Dissociation traits and Neurodivergence traits
Understand Window of Tolerance
Apply all this knowledge to help Identify stabilization skills that are the core of working with individuals who have a trauma history.
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In Part 1, we delve into the process of diagnosing trauma, exploring both developmental and single incident traumas. Additionally, we provide a concise overview of the biology of the nervous system, shedding light on its crucial role in trauma. Furthermore, we offer valuable insights into treatment planning, specifically tailored for individuals with a history of trauma. Join us as we uncover the depths of trauma and its impact on clients' lives.
Delve into the intricacies of working with complex cases that often involve Complex PTSD. Develop a profound understanding of dissociation and the profound role it plays in the nervous system. Grasp the effect of sensory differences in relation to dissociation and other obstacles to treatment. Uncover behavioral approaches to effectively manage dissociation and sensory differences. Gain invaluable guidance and access to essential resources for your complex cases.
Brynne is a practicing therapist in the Lafayette, LA area with over 10 years of experience. She specializes in treating life threatening and quality of life interfering behaviors predominately with teens and young adults who meet criteria and features of personality disorders specifically Borderline Personality Disorder which co-occur with depression, anxiety, social phobias, attention and impulsive concerns, and trauma typically complex trauma (diagnoses typically include MDD, GAD, OCD, PTSD, CPTSD, ADHD). Additionally she is a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist who supports parents during and after pregnancy. She predominantly provides a skills based approach by infusing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She is also trained in Deep Brain Reorienting for the treatment of trauma and shock.
KD is a practicing therapist over the past 16 years at KDH Counseling. She has worked extensively with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Specific Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Certified, and BTTI trained for treatment of OCD. She enjoys using biology as a foundation to guide behavioral approaches to treating mental health issues. She loves DBT, RODBT, and ERP because they address mental health treatment through tangible behavioral steps. Followed by trauma work that can be done through EMDR, IMTT, and Deep Brain Reorienting to help treat trauma responses that may be contributing to the presenting problems. We never stop learning and this insatiable quest for learning continues to drive her personally and professionally.
Marielle is a practicing therapist in the Lafayette area with over 12 years experience. She specializes in treating various presentations of anxiety, phobias, perfectionism, panic, OCD, as well as PTSD and CPTSD. She utilizes evidence based behavioral approaches such as CBT, ACT and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), as well as a variety of trauma reprocessing therapies including EMDR, Image Transformation Therapy (IMTT), and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR). She incorporates Structural Dissociation Theory and parts work in the EMDR process to address symptoms of dissociation stemming from CPTSD. She is especially passionate about helping clients establish healthy boundaries in their lives through CBT techniques and incorporating attachment based approaches when addressing relationship concerns.
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