Master Classes were created when students requested additional training after completing the Advanced level of courses. They wished to continue further studies with the guidance of a senior clinician/instructor. These classes have become a valuable professional resource for participants.

At the completion of this seminar, participants will have state-of-the-art knowledge to increase their diagnostic and treatment skills with clients who present with Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Dissociative Disorders within a biopsychosocial context. The seminar is designed for the study of academic and clinical material at a Master Seminar’s level. This seminar will explore current concepts of relational healing and therapeutic connection.  Next, the material will move to a discussion of the sociocultural context in which the trauma occurs, with the focus on racism/ colonialism and sexual orientation/gender identity and diversity. The final section will cover Contextual Trauma Therapy as it relates to overcoming traumatization and reaching full potential.  Overall, these readings and discussions will include in-depth understanding of current theoretical and practical concepts of trauma and provide an integrative framework for working with trauma survivors. 

• Howell, E. (2020) Trauma and Dissociation Informed Psychotherapy:  Relational Healing and the Therapeutic Connection. W.W. Norton & Company, New York, NY.
• Quiros, L. (2021) Incorporating Diversity and Inclusion into Trauma-Informed Social Work:  Transformational Leadership.  Routledge, New York, NY.
• Gold, S. (2020) Contextual Trauma Therapy:  Overcoming Traumatization and Reaching Full Potential.  APA, Washington, DC.

Full Course Syllabus and References.