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Assessing Trauma in Children and Adolescents

In this training participants will have the opportunity to examine key clinical issues in trauma assessment. Different types of trauma assessments will be presented, reviewed and discussed which will enhance the understanding of the role and application of psychometric measures.

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Description

This workshop will offer an opportunity for participants to think through a trauma assessment lens, applicable to their work. Key clinical issues in trauma assessment will be identified. The role of psychometric measures, collateral information, previous diagnoses, and child interviews will be defined. Types of trauma assessments will be presented, reviewed and discussed in term of applicability in various settings.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Learn the components of a comprehensive trauma assessment.
  2. Identify the key clinical issues in trauma assessment.
  3. Understand the role psychometric measures, collateral information, previous diagnoses, and child interviews play in trauma assessment.
  4. Differentiate types of trauma assessments and their usefulness in various settings.
  5. Apply the information provided to current work, regardless of setting.

Who Should Attend

This course is recommended for anyone that is involved in the assessment and treatment of trauma in children and adolescents. This may include mental health professionals, psychotherapists, counselors, and social workers. Practitioners at all levels are welcome.

Course Format

This course is delivered online as 2 three-hour interactive virtual sessions using Zoom. 

Price

Member Fee: $135.00 + $17.55 (HST) = $152.55

Non-Member Fee:  $170.00 + $22.10 (HST)= $192.10

See Group Registration for additional savings on fees.

Course Dates & Location

April 24 & 25, 2023

1:00pm – 4:00pm ET

This course consists of two 3-hour interactive virtual sessions using Zoom.

Instructor

Geraldine Crisci

Geraldine Crisci, M.S.W. is a mental health professional with over 30 years experience in the field of trauma. She is a private practitioner who provides assessment and treatment to children, youth and their families. Geraldine primarily works with children who have been resistant to traditional behavioural and other mental health interventions. These children often present with complex trauma and attachment disruption histories. She works with biological families, foster families, day treatment programs and residential settings. Utilizing developmental, attachment and complex trauma focus has enabled Geraldine to effectively assist these families.

Group Registration

GROUP DISCOUNT: Save 20% off individual fee with group registration of 4 or more participants.

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