CTI Summer Training Institute

Assessment of Complex Trauma/Developmental Trauma Disorder
Presented by Jana Pressley, Psy.D.

This module focuses on trauma-informed screening and assessment through a complex trauma lens, providing a comprehensive framework and tools to ultimately support treatment and service planning. The trainer will discuss the risks of misdiagnosis with traumatic stress reactions. Module will overview techniques used in assessment, as well as the role of psychoeducation, family engagement and collaboration, creation of safety in the assessment processing, and tailoring the assessment process to the client’s sociocultural context.

Learning Objectives: (2 CE hours)
Participants who complete this module will be able to:

1. Provide an overview of trauma-informed screening and assessment and the importance of using them with children and families impacted by complex trauma
2. Describe how this framework is an essential part of services/intervention delivery with youth and families impacted by complex trauma
3. Outline key strategies and practice case application of trauma-informed assessment process with youth, families and providers.

 *** Required for Track 2 ***

 Schedule:
Thursday, July 24, 2025
8:30-10:30