Session Four - Understanding Trauma and Dissociation: The Meaning and Impact of Complex Interpersonal Trauma
February 7, 2024
Session Four – Content Level: Advanced
Master Topic: Understanding Trauma and Dissociation: The meaning and impact of complex interpersonal trauma.
Abstract: There will be an overview of complex trauma and dissociation which includes diagnosis, neurobiology, and research. The three (3) stage phasic model of treatment as well as the tasks of each stage will be explained. This will lead toward a discussion of foundational issues. There will be an opportunity to present case reports.
Objectives
After the completion of this class, participants will be able to:
- Describe the understanding of the psychological and neurobiological underpinnings of complex trauma.
- Identify the stages of treatment and the elements of each.
- Prepare and present case reports and process therapeutic interventions.
Readings
- Danylchuk, L., Connors, K. (2023) Treating Complex Trauma and Dissociation: A Practical Guide to Navigating Therapeutic Challenges. Routledge, New York, NY. Chapters 1-5 (pp. 3-94).
- Lynette S. Danylchuk (2015) The Training of a Trauma Therapist: Bringing It. Home, Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 16:1, 1-6, DOI: 10.1080/15299732.2014.930804
Timed Outline
75 Minutes: Discussion of Book Chapter(s)
15 Minutes: Discussion of Journal Article
60 Minutes: Case Presentations
15 Minutes: Discussion of Journal Article
60 Minutes: Case Presentations
Available Credit
- 2.50 APAThe International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- 2.50 ASWB ACEThe International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), #1744, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/20/2024 – 08/20/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2.50 continuing education credits.
- 2.50 ISSTD Certificate ProgramThis program is eligible for 2.50 credits in the ISSTD Certificate Program. No certificate of completion is generated for this type of credit.