The treatment of trauma continues to be a central focus in psychotherapy. This workshop is designed to explore specific resilience-based trauma therapy interventions for clients who have experienced trauma. The eight guides to trauma treatment will be presented along with core trauma competencies for clinicians. Cultural considerations in advanced trauma treatment will be discussed and learners will have the opportunity to use critical thinking skills by examining case studies that encourage application of advanced trauma treatment techniques. Modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, somatic experiencing, and Seeking Safety will be outlined.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Identify eight guides to effective and evidenced-based trauma treatment.
- Describe core clinician competencies of advanced trauma treatment.
- Explain at least three resilience-based advanced trauma treatment strategies.
Syllabus:
Objective #1: Identify eight guides to effective and evidenced-based trauma treatment.
- Trauma informed care principles
- Eight trauma-focused competencies
- Dr. Bruce Perry: six core strengths for children
Objective #2: Describe core clinician competencies of advanced trauma treatment.
- Therapeutic targets for trauma recovery
- Trauma over a lifetime (Dr. Patrick Carnes)
- Culturally-sensitive trauma work
Objective #3: Explain at least three resilience-based advanced trauma treatment strategies.
- Trauma stewardship
- 12 pillars of self-care
- Key aspects to trauma recovery
- Values work
- Stabilization
- Safety net approach
- Clinical interventions for trauma
- DBT treatment targets
- Pattern wheel
Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 Clinical continuing education training.
Instructor: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Recording Date: October 4, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, 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: 08/7/2025 - 08/6/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 3hrs Clinical continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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Request for Special Accommodations: Learners can request special accommodations by contacting the administrative team at admin@ceus-ondemand.com