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So you want to be a trauma therapist? What you will need to be successful the first year

This training is for counseling students and practicing therapists interested in exploring the field of trauma therapy. 

1. Participants will gain understanding of the history of trauma and mental health services

2. Participants will gain and understanding of the development of trauma theory

3. Participants will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

4. Participants will explore issues of vicarious trauma and self-care will also be addressed.

 

Date of Course:  September 16th, 2011 from 9:00 AM-4:00pm

Location: Pittsburgh Action Against Rape Offices

81 South 19th Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

 

Instructor Names:

1.       Christie Hudson, LCSW

2.       Jennifer Sims, M.A. Counseling

 

Schedule of the training:

9:00AM-12:00PM cover the following topics- 15 minute break will be included

Training Outline:

I.                    Welcome and discussion: Why are you here?

II.                 Small group discussions:  What makes a good trauma therapist?

III.               Lecture: The history of Trauma – overview of historical viewpoints toward trauma in the field of   mental health.

IV.              Lecture: Understanding Post Traumatic Stress in the context of mental health services.

V.                 Small group activity: Recognizing a traumatized client

Lunch (12-1) On your own in the Southside

1:00PM-4:00PM  15 minute break included

VI.              Lecture: Understanding and implementing a trauma model with clients.

VII.            Lecture: The use of relationship and counter transference in trauma work.

VIII.         Vicarious Trauma: how to stay safe and sane in the world of trauma.

IX.              Readings and resources

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