Session Three - The Shattered Universe after Trauma and the Highjacked Self

June 10, 2026

Abstract
There will be a discussion of feeling the world through the senses and overcoming the compulsion to repeat the trauma. This will be followed by understanding the process of synchronizing mind, brain, and body to become whole. There will be an opportunity to present case reports.

Objectives

  1. Synthesize the relationship between the senses post trauma
  2. Interpret the process of healing the mind, brain, and body
  3. Prepare and present case reports and process therapeutic interventions

Readings

  1. Lanius, R.A., Harricharan, S. Kearney, B., Pandev-Girard, B., (2025). Sensory Pathways to Healing from Trauma: Harnessing the Brain’s Capacity for Change. The Guilford Press, New York, NY., Chapters 7-9 (pp. 107-160).
  2. Hamer, R., Bestel, N. & Mackelprang, J.L. (2024). Dissociative symptoms in complex posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review. Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 25:2, 232-247. DOI: 10.1080/15299732.2023.2293785

Timed Outline

  • 1 hour and 15 minutes: Book Chapter(s)
  • 15 minutes: Journal Article
  • 1 hour: Case presentations
     
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.50 APA
    The 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 ACE
    The 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 Program
    This program is eligible for 2.50 credits in the ISSTD Certificate Program. No certificate of completion is generated for this type of credit.
Course opens: 
02/01/2026
Course expires: 
01/31/2027
Event starts: 
06/10/2026 - 7:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
06/10/2026 - 9:30pm EDT
Part of: 
Master Seminar - Complex Posttraumatic and Dissociative Disorders | Turkus/Smith 2026
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Available Credit

  • 2.50 APA
    The 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 ACE
    The 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 Program
    This program is eligible for 2.50 credits in the ISSTD Certificate Program. No certificate of completion is generated for this type of credit.
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