Description
In this training, participants will learn about post-traumatic growth, how it differs from, and overlaps with, recovery, and how to discuss growth with clients without minimizing their trauma or struggles. Participants will learn and practice approaches that can help open the door to growth, and foster progress for their clients. The training will explore the phenomena of post-traumatic growth through the accounts of survivors, and the investigations of researchers and providers. Participants will review key studies 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 practitioners can foster these outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the concept of post-traumatic growth including changes in cognition, behavior and self-experience commonly observed.
- Understand recovery as part of a continuum that can be assessed and supported in the clinical relationship.
- Conduct psychoeducation about post-traumatic growth with clients, without diminishing pain and suffering or challenges stemming from trauma.
- Develop strategies to promote and strengthen recovery factors among those they are helping.
- Reflect on personal experiences to illustrate or exemplify the factors and changes associated with trauma and promote growth.
Who Should Attend
This training will be of interest to mental health professionals.
Course Dates & Format
There are no scheduled dates for this course at this time, however in-service is available.
This is a 6-hour training. This course consists of two 3-hour interactive virtual 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.
Training Fee
Group Registration: Save 20% off individual fees with a group registration of 4 or more participants. Download the group registration form HERE.
Continuing Education Information
Licensing boards and professional organizations will grant Continuing Education credits for attendance at their discretion when participants submit the course outline and certificate.
In-Service
This is available as an in-person or virtual in-service training and customized to suit your needs.
