Extension Division
Trauma Overview: Theoretical Constructs and Therapeutics -Where Do We Stand, What Have We Learned, How Can We Help?
Instructor:
Chair, Ernest S. Lawrence Trauma Center
Members, Ernest S. Lawrence Trauma Center Committee
The broad spectrum of trauma can be seen as the result of intentional or non-intentional happenings, a manifestation of external events as in natural disasters, accidents, community upheaval, or the result of an inadequate or abusive child-parent relationship. It is, nevertheless, a personal and subjective experience, most often of fear and terror, affecting the psyche and soma throughout life. This course will focus on the broad spectrum of trauma, from historical through recent viewpoints. Psychodynamic formulations, attachment theory, and neuroscientific models will be explored as well as the particularly sensitive issues of trust, empathy, traumatic repetitions, and boundary issues that affect treatment. This course also will address conditions that foster resilience and hope.
Course Objectives:
- Participants will learn the history of the study of trauma.
- Participants will learn to recognize signs of trauma, defenses, psychological strengths, and resiliency factors.
- Participants will learn treatment implications for clients who are dealing with issues of trauma.
Date: Saturday, February 16
Location: LAISPS Classroom
Fee: $ 60.00
This course is under review for 3 CME/MCEP units.
