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Trauma Assessment

Trauma Assessment & Treatment Certificate

Children raised by nurturing and stable caregivers develop healthy attachments and a secure sense of self. Children raised in neglectful, abusive, or unpredictable environments are at risk of developing attachment disorders and deficits in brain development. Such children present with oppositional, impulsive, aggressive, and mistrustful behavior. They have poor affect regulation and an inability to trust and care for others, and are often very difficult to reach and to treat. These are the children who challenge and drain the resources of parents, caregivers, and professionals. 

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Description

This 6-day training will provide a current and comprehensive understanding of trauma. This knowledge has the potential to dramatically alter how we work. Material covered applies to a variety of trauma experiences, including those who have experienced physical abuse and children who have witnessed violence. Participants will also be introduced to models of assessment and treatment. 

Day 1 & 2: Understanding Trauma & Current Research 

Participants will learn about attachment theory and basic brain development with a focus on early traumatic experiences and the resulting impact on attachment and personality development. 

Day 3 & 4: Trauma Assessment: General/Sexual Trauma 

Formal trauma assessment using a structured format and specific tools enables the clinician to understand the unique effects of a traumatic experience on an individual client. Trauma theory (Hindman, Vanderkolk, Janoff-Bullman) assists the clinician in identifying and responding to these key emotional belief systems. 

Day 5 & 6: Directive Structured Approach to Resolving Unresolved Trauma 

Directive structured methods with children tend to reduce anxiety and enable the child to focus on identified treatment issues. This training will specifically address the following treatment issues: cognitive distortions, sensorial reminders of trauma, sexual development disruption and persistent symptom presentation. 

Learning Outcomes 

  1. Apply knowledge of neuroscience, brain development and attachment theory in the use of models of assessment and treatment of trauma. 
  2. Utilize principles of T.A.G. (Trauma Assessment General), a practical data collection method. 
  3. Use tools and strategies which address specific treatment issues such as cognitive distortions, sensorial reminders of trauma, sexual development disruption and persistent symptom presentation. 
  4. Explore individual and group therapy approaches for working with children and adolescents. 

Who Should Attend  

This course is intended for clinicians who provide ongoing support to traumatized children and youth. 

Course Dates & Format  

There are no scheduled dates for this course at this time, however in-service is available.

This is a 6-day training. This course consists of a total of 36 hours of training. 

Instructor:  Geraldine Crisci, MSW 

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. 

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. 

Categories: In Service, Online, Trauma Assessment & Treatment Tags: Assessment, Behaviour, Children, Dysregulation, Geraldine Crisci, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Treatment, Youth
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