Date/Time
Date(s) - Feb 24, 2012 until Feb 25, 2012
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location
Chattanooga Campus
1815 McCallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404-3026

 Adult Trauma Intervention

Richmont is opening a portion of this course in the Trauma Certificate to Richmont alumni and the surrounding community for Continuing Education Credit. This event is not sponsored by the alumni association and does not fall under the benefits of founding membership status. 

When: Friday, February 24
Saturday, February 25
*Format for both days is 8:30am -
5:00pm with a 1-hour lunch

 Where: Richmont Graduate University
Chattanooga Campus
Finley Hall
1815 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404

 Guest Presenter: Joseph Spinazzola, Ph.D, Executive Director, Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Center

Topic: This course will provide an overview of clinical assessment and treatment of adults who have experienced traumatic stress. The process of clinical evaluation of this population will be discussed, with review of most commonly used evaluation tools. The course will review the construct of phase-oriented models of treatment, and will provide an overview of key treatment goals, and the range of practices which may be used to address these goals.

Learning Objectives: As a result of this seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Summarize the theoretical rationale for phase-oriented treatment.
2. Summarize various models of phase-oriented treatment.
3. Discuss the principles underlying the use of specific stabilization techniques.
4. Utilize stabilization techniques for affectively dysregulated adults.
5. Utilize mind-body approaches to trauma treatment.
6. Utilize the role of timing and pacing in trauma processing.
7. Apply their awareness of the role of processing through case illustration.
8. Describe when trauma processing is not appropriate in clinical treatment.
9. Describe a range of approaches for addressing trauma in adulthood.
10. Apply these concepts to case material.
11. Prepare for the complexity of termination when working with traumatized clients.

Suggested Reading:

Courtois, C. & Ford, J. (Eds.) (2009). Treating Complex Traumatic Disorders: An Evidence Based Guide. New York: Guilford Press.

Herman, J. (1992). Trauma and Recovery. New York: Basic Books.

Continuing Education: 15 NBCC-approved CE clock hours awarded.

 Fees: $225.00

 Note: Attendees are required to attend both days to receive CE credit for this event. Space is limited. Please register early to reserve your spot. Registrations for this seminar will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. 

Registration: Please register using this link.

 Richmont Graduate University is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements.