Treating Complex PTSD

Why take this course?
🌟 Complex PTSD Healing Trauma: Simple Not Easy 🌟
Presenter: Dr. J. Eric Gentry, Ph.D., LMHC, F.A.A.E.T.S.
Course Overview:
Welcome to the Complex PTSD training, where we delve into treating those challenging clients with complex post traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively assist individuals who have experienced prolonged periods of trauma. 🤝
What You'll Learn:
Section 1: Setting the Stage
- Preparation/Assessment/Treatment Planning/Relationship-Building: Master the art of creating a safe and supportive environment, establish informed consent, and learn to use various assessment tools. 📈
Stage I: Safety & Stabilization
- Develop safety planning interventions for clients in immediate danger.
- Teach clients to discern real from perceived threats and engage in self-regulation and in vivo exposure.
- Reframe symptoms from a lens of survival and over-adaptation rather than shame or affliction. 🛡️
Stage II: Remembrance & Mourning/Trauma Resolution
- Master Direct Therapeutic Exposure using reciprocal inhibition to address the core symptoms of PTSD.
- Implement CBT techniques to diminish avoidance, arousal, and distorted thinking.
- Compare and contrast evidence-based and evidence-informed treatments for C-PTSD symptoms. 🔍
Stage III: Reconnection
- Identify specific treatment goals and empirical markers for recovery.
- Overcome cognitive and behavioral impediments to a healthy lifestyle.
- Engage clients in post traumatic resilience and growth, using Forward-Facing Trauma Therapy as a reconnection strategy. 🌱
Skills for Success:
Preparation/Assessment/Treatment Planning/Relationship-Building:
- Master self-regulation of ANS dysregulation to maintain resilience and optimize treatment delivery.
- Enhance your skills in providing Feedback Informed Therapy (FIT) using Miller's Session Rating Scale for continuous improvement. 🗺️
Stage I: Safety & Stabilization
- Develop generic stabilization skills tailored to C-PTSD clients.
- Learn psychoeducational and cognitive restructuring skills to foster self-regulation and safety.
Stage II: Remembrance & Mourning/Trauma Resolution
- Understand the mechanisms of Direct Therapeutic Exposure and in vivo exposure.
- Discover CBT techniques that will aid in reducing avoidance, arousal, shame, dysphoria, and reactivity.
Stage III: Reconnection
- Identify impediments to recovery and engage clients in building resilience and fostering post traumatic growth.
- Implement Forward-Facing Trauma Therapy as a method for moral healing and reconnection. 🤝
Why This Course?
This course is more than just an academic pursuit; it's a transformative journey for both the therapist and the client. By understanding the nuances of C-PTSD, you will be able to provide effective, compassionate, and evidence-based care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those who have endured trauma. 🛠️✨
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for mental health professionals, counselors, psychologists, and social workers who wish to expand their expertise in treating complex PTSD. Whether you're a seasoned professional or early in your career, this course will provide you with valuable tools and insights. 🤗
Embark on this journey with us to master the treatment of C-PTSD and make a lasting impact on the lives of those who need it most. Enroll now and transform your practice! 🚀🌈
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