Course Provider
Learning Objectives
Assess clients for indicators of unprocessed traumatic memories.
Utilize CAPS-5, PCL-5 and other appropriate clinical evidence-based assessments to identify traumatic events and PTSD diagnosis.
Assess clients for racial trauma and/or stress from discrimination.
Differentiate between hyper-arousal and hypo arousal signals in clients.
Employ an evidence-based Three Phase Model in trauma treatment that begins with establishing safety.
Analyze how therapeutic presence facilitates positive therapeutic relationships and effective therapy through the lens of Polyvagal Theory.
Determine how clinicians can utilize adjunctive interventions like yoga to help clients regulate arousal and stabilize.
Employ breathing and somatic interventions clients can use when they are in acute distress.
Apply culturally relevant information to treatment plans and to build working alliance with clients before trauma processing.
Assess clients to determine which are good candidates for trauma processing.