Trauma Competency for the 21st Century

🎉 Trauma Competency for the 21st Century 🌟

Course Headline: The Empowerment & Resilience Treatment Structure for Effective Trauma & PTSD Treatment

Course Description:

Dive into the transformative world of modern trauma treatment with "Trauma Competency for the 21st Century." This comprehensive training program, developed by Dr. Gentry, is designed to equip mental health professionals with innovative interventions and protocols based on cutting-edge research. Say goodbye to outdated methods and hello to a new era of treatment that rapidly resolves the effects of traumatic stress.

Why Take This Course?

• Evidence-Based & Science-Rooted: Grounded in robust scientific literature, this course ensures your clinical practice is up-to-date and effective.
• Versatile Training: Applicable to clinicians with all levels of expertise, whether you're already trained in a specific trauma model or new to the field.
• Practical Application: Learn how to implement The Empowerment and Resilience Structure (Gentry & Rhoton, 2017) across four stages to treat PTSD effectively.
• Comprehensive Coverage: From establishing therapeutic relationships to promoting post-traumatic growth, this course covers it all.

Key Training Modules:

🤝 Preparation and Relationship Building: Lay the foundation for successful therapy with active ingredient feedback-driven treatment techniques.

🎭 Cognitive Restructuring and Self-Regulation: Help clients reframe traumatic experiences and develop self-compassion and positive expectancy.

⚫️/🟢 Desensitization and Integration: Learn to use reciprocal inhibition for in vivo exposure, a method that is proven to desensitize trauma memories more effectively than imaginal exposure.

🌱 Posttraumatic Growth and Resilience: Encourage clients to develop resilience and cultivate post-traumatic growth through evidence-based practices.

Innovative Techniques You'll Master:

• Motivational Interviewing: Enhance engagement by integrating motivational interviewing techniques into your practice.
• Polyvagal Theory: Apply the polyvagal approach to develop a therapeutic connection with clients.
• Psychoeducation and Cognitive Restructuring: Facilitate self-compassion and engagement, fostering a supportive therapeutic environment.
• Interoception and Acute Relaxation: Teach clients essential skills to manage their threat response and regulatory mechanisms.
• Forward-Facing ™ Trauma Therapy: Learn the principles of this innovative therapy to promote healing and growth in trauma survivors.

Special Focus for Non-Experts:

For those without prior training in specific trauma models, this course also includes instruction in a narrative exposure technique (Baranowsky & Gentry, 2015)—a powerful tool for resolving intrusive symptoms like flashbacks and nightmares through a five-narrative approach.

Real-World Clinical Insights:

Gain from Dr. Gentry's decades of experience treating traumatic stress. This course goes beyond theory, offering insights that help you avoid common pitfalls and sharpen your skills in treating trauma survivors.

Course Highlights:

• Interactive Symposium: A two-day training immersion.
• Clinically Proven Methods: Based on the latest research in treating trauma and PTSD.
• Adaptable for All Levels: From beginner to seasoned practitioner, this course tailors its teachings to your expertise.
• Practical Skills Workshop: Learn techniques that can be immediately implemented with clients.

Join us for "Trauma Competency for the 21st Century" and elevate your practice to new heights with The Empowerment and Resilience Treatment Structure! Transform your approach, empower your clients, and make a lasting impact in their healing journey. 🌱✨