Facilitating Healing in the Traumatized Individual: Safety and Stabilization Work with Adults, Angela Belleville, LMHC; Approved for 3 CEs

This course is intended for clinicians looking to enhance or refresh their knowledge of trauma-informed approach and best practices when working with adults with PTSD. This workshop will explore the impact of trauma and various elements that can hinder or help facilitate healing and recovery. Areas explored will include the role of the therapeutic relationship, clinician competence areas, boundaries and attachment, screening tools, safety and treatment planning, psychoeducation, and various “Bottom-up” and “Top-Down” trauma-informed clinical strategies that support healing and resilience. Considerations for complex trauma and Complex PTSD will be explored at the end of the workshop along with a review of the main components of “Gold Standard” Treatments for PTSD.