WHAT IS TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE?

Trauma-Informed Care is an evidence-based clinical framework that recognizes how trauma impacts the nervous system, attachment systems, cognition, and behavior. It emphasizes safety, stabilization, accurate diagnosis, and phased treatment planning for developmental trauma, single-incident trauma, and Complex PTSD.

Grounded in neuroscience, attachment theory, dissociation research, and behavioral models, trauma-informed therapy requires clinicians to understand:

  • Autonomic nervous system regulation

  • Window of tolerance patterns

  • Dissociation 

  • Developmental trauma adaptations

  • Sensory processing differences

  • Behavioral survival strategies

This online trauma training provides structured frameworks and clinical tools for therapists who want diagnostic precision and practical intervention strategies-not surface-level overviews.

ONLINE TRAUMA WEBINAR SERIES FOR THERAPISTS

TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPY

TBA 2026, 9-1:30 CST

4 CE HOURS IN DIAGNOSING  NBCC APPROVED

4 CLINICAL CE HOURS ASWB ACE APPROVED

LIVE WEBINAR - INTERACTIVE DISTANCE LEARNING

This foundational session serves as a introduction to trauma training for clinicians building competence in trauma-informed care.

You will learn:

  • How to diagnose developmental and single-incident trauma
  • Differential considerations in trauma presentations
  • The biology of the nervous system in trauma
  • Structured trauma treatment planning
  • Stabilization sequencing before trauma processing

This session builds the diagnostic and physiological foundation necessary for effective trauma treatment.

MASTERING COMPLEX CASES: TRAUMA

TBA 2026, 9-1:30 CST

4 CE HOURS IN DIAGNOSING  NBCC APPROVED

4 CLINICAL CE HOURS ASWB ACE APPROVED

LIVE WEBINAR - INTERACTIVE DISTANCE LEARNING

Designed for clinicians working with high-acuity and nuanced trauma presentations.

You will learn:

  • How to identify dissociation in session
  • Sensory processing and trauma overlap
  • Behavioral approaches for dissociation management
  • Treatment obstacles in Complex PTSD
  • Structured phased treatment planning
  • Practical stabilization tools and clinical resources

This training supports therapists working with clients who have been misdiagnosed or who present with overlapping trauma, personality, mood, or neurodevelopmental concerns.

NEURODIVERGENT TRAUMA: ADHD/AUTISM & DISSOCIATION

MAY 8. 2026 9-1:30 CST 

4 CE HOURS IN DIAGNOSING  NBCC APPROVED

4 CLINICAL CE HOURS ASWB ACE APPROVED

LIVE WEBINAR - INTERACTIVE DISTANCE LEARNING

This neurodiversity-affirming trauma CEU is designed to help therapists differentiate dissociation from ADHD and autism while integrating trauma-informed care principles.

You will learn:

  • Differential diagnosis between ADHD, autism, and trauma
  • Sensory profiles and window of tolerance mapping
  • LGBTQIA+-affirming trauma care considerations
  • ND-aligned stabilization strategies
  • Clinical screening tools and printable handouts
  • Realistic treatment planning for overlapping presentations

Clinicians frequently ask: Is this trauma, ADHD, autism, or dissociation? This training provides structured clarity.

THIS TRAUMA SERIES SERVES ALL YOUR TRAINING NEEDS

FOUNDATIONAL TRAUMA DIAGNOSTIC SKILLS

COMPLEX PTSD, DISSOCIATION, AND NEURODIVERGENT TRAUMA

ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: STRUCTURED CE CREDITS FOR COUNSELORS AND SOCIAL WORKERS

 
You may attend one session or register for the entire trauma series bundle.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

AFTER COMPLETING THIS TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE CE SERIES, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:

DIFFERENTIATE DEVELOPMENTAL TRAUMA FROM SINGLE-INCIDENT TRAUMA

IDENTIFY DISSOCIATION IN CLINICAL SESSIONS

MAP WINDOW OF TOLERANCE PATTERNS

CREATE PHASED TRAUMA TREATMENT PLANS

DISTINGUISH ADHD AND AUTISM TRAITS FROM TRAUMA ADAPTATIONS

APPLY STABILIZATION PROTOCOLS BEFORE TRAUMA PROCESSING

INTEGRATE SENSORY-INFORMED APPROACHES INTO TREATMENT

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KDH COLLECTIVE PROVIDER #2506, IS APPROVED TO OFFER SOCIAL WORK CONTINUING EDUCATION BY THE ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORK BOARDS (ASWB) APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION (ACE) PROGRAM. REGULATORY BOARDS ARE THE FINAL AUTHORITY ON COURSES ACCEPTED FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT. ACE PROVIDER APPROVAL PERIOD:. 09/30/2025 - 09/30/2026. COURSES THAT QUALIFY FOR APPROVAL WILL BE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED.

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KDH COLLECTIVE ACEP NO. 7323

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KDH COLLECTIVE HAS BEEN APPROVED BY NBCC AS AN APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER, ACEP No. 7323. PROGRAMS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR NBCC CREDIT ARE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED. KDH COLLECTIVE IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAMS.

 

With decades of experience, our presenters will share their wisdom and offer practical solutions that will truly make a difference. Don't miss out!
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BRYNNE ANGELLE, LCSW, PMH-C

KDH EDUCATOR

Brynne is a practicing therapist with over 10 years of experience. She specializes in Borderline Personality Disorder which co-occurs with depression, anxiety, social phobias, attention and impulsive concerns, and trauma typically complex trauma. She infuses Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Radically Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR).

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MARIELLE BABB, MS, LPC

KDH Educator

Marielle is a practicing therapist with over 12 years experience. She specializes in anxiety, phobias, perfectionism, panic, OCD, as well as PTSD and CPTSD. She utilizes CBT, ACT and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), as well as EMDR, Image Transformation Therapy (IMTT), Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), and Structural Dissociation Theory.

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KD HOLMES, MS, LPC, EMDR CERTIFIED

FOUNDER OF KDH COLLECTIVE & EDUCATOR

KD (she/her) is a practicing therapist over the past 20 years at KDH Counseling. She works with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Specific Phobias, OCD, and PTSD. She is EMDR Certified, and BTTI trained for treatment of OCD. She loves DBT, RODBT, and ERP, EMDR, and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR).

Leaning into Complex Trauma Cases: Part 1

KD Holmes, MS, LPC and Brynne Angelle, LCSW, discuss complex cases of trauma, and how to navigate working with individuals with more nuanced trauma needs, as well exceptions for misdiagnosis and working with diverse populations. 

 

Leaning into Complex Cases: Trauma Part 2

KD Holmes, MS, LPC and Brynne Angelle, LCSW, discuss complex cases of trauma, and how to identify dissociation in the therapy room, with a continuing goal towards stabilization.

 

FAQ

Is this trauma training approved for CE credits?

Yes. Each session provides 4 CE hours (NBCC approved) and 4 CE hours (ASWB ACE approved).

Is this a live webinar or a recorded course?

This is a live, interactive distance learning webinar with case discussion and Q&A.

Can I attend one session or the entire trauma series?

Yes. You may register for an individual session or bundle the full series.

Is this appropriate for new clinicians?

Yes. The foundational session supports primary trauma training, while advanced sessions support secondary and complex case work.

Is this training available nationwide?

Yes. This online trauma CE webinar is available to licensed mental health professionals across the United States.

STRENGTHEN YOUR TRAUMA-INFORMED CLINICAL PRACTICE

Complex trauma presentations are increasingly layered, often overlapping with dissociation, ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences, and mood disorders. Accurate diagnosis and phased treatment planning reduce clinician burnout and improve client outcomes.

This Training trauma series offers structured frameworks, applied tools, and CE credits designed for real-world clinical work.

Register for one session or complete the full series!

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KDH COLLECTIVE has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP NO. 7323. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. KDH COLLECTIVE is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

We work hard to ensure the quality of our courses and educational materials. If you would like a refund, please email your request with an explanation to kdh@kdholmeslpc.comwithin 48 of the live course, and we will review the refund request.

KDH Collective, 2506, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 09/30/2025-09/30/2026. 

To successfully complete this course and receive a certificate of completion / continuing education credit, participants must:

  1. Attend the full live webinar course from start to finish.

  2. Submit evaluations forms. (Completion of the evaluation is a required step before certificates are issued.)

  3. CEU certifications will be emailed within a week of attending course and completing evaluations. 

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