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Post-Traumatic Growth: Setting the Stage for Increased Strength, Self-Awareness, and Safety Following Traumatic Experiences

Providers who work with people who have experienced painful, life-altering events know that many powerful trauma-focused interventions are available to help survivors heal and recover.  But, for decades, providers and researchers have shared reports of survivors that have gone beyond recovery to achieve “Post-Traumatic Growth” including increased resilience, self-knowledge, contentment, and strength, developed as a result of the healing journey. 

What factors help with Post-Traumatic Growth? What can we learn about supporting best possible outcomes for survivors of trauma? 

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Description

Based on research following Hurricane Katrina as well as other traumatic world events, this training explores the phenomena of post-traumatic growth through the accounts of survivors, and the investigations of researchers and providers.  Participants will review key studies on post-traumatic growth to better understand the factors that support optimal recovery and growth after trauma. Using examples and exercises, participants will explore healthy ways that survivors can respond to trauma to promote growth and development in their own lives, and how providers can foster these outcomes. 

Outcomes

Participants will: 

  1. Be able to describe the concept of post-traumatic growth including changes in cognition, behavior and self-experience commonly observed. 
  2. Understand recovery and post-traumatic growth as part of a continuing that can be assessed and supported in the clinical relationship.  
  3. Feel able to provide psychoeducation about post-traumatic growth to clients, without diminishing pain and suffering or challenges stemming from trauma.  
  4. Gain strategies to promote post-traumatic growth and strengthen recovery factors among those they are helping
  5. Reflect on personal experiences to illustrate or exemplify the factors and changes associated with post-traumatic growth. 

Price

Member Fee: $135.60

Non-Member Fee: $169.50

Member Fee: $135.60 (Includes HST)

Non-Member Fee: $169.50  (Includes HST)

GROUP DISCOUNT: Save 20% off individual fee with group registration of 4 or more participants. Contact: angela@safeguards-training.net.

Course Dates & Location

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This is a 6 hour training over two 3-hour sessions using Zoom

Instructor

Erick Roat, MA, PhD

Erick Roat has worked in the helping professions for over 20 years in hospital and non-profit settings and has worked extensively with combat veterans, first responders, and those who have experienced childhood or relationship violence.  During his career, he has developed and delivered programs focused on preventing violence and assisting people who have experienced violence to use their strengths to create safety and empowerment in their lives. Erick has taught at the College and University level as well as providing mental health training and education to healthcare providers and the public.  In his training and clinical work, Erick incorporates interests in individual strengths, positive psychology, and philosophy with research-based approaches. 

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