Stress, Trauma & Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD) | Friday, August 8, 2014

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Stress, Trauma & Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)  Presenter: Carl Dawson, MS, MAC, LPC   The Presentation "Stress, Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD)" is designed for all health care professionals working with individuals experiencing Acute and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders. This presentation will explore current research, theoretical and clinical information regarding the impact and recovery issues surrounding the co-occurrence of Substance Use Disorders and Trauma. Particular emphasis will be placed upon reviewing current biological findings in reference to the trauma victim. The conclusion of the presentation will focus on specific treatment intervention techniques found most effective with this clinical population. We will review the diagnostic criteria associated with Acute and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders by reviewing the DSM-5 and the current therapeutic techniques that have been found to be most effective in the treatment of individuals experiencing trauma. Participants will be introduced to the concept of "trauma response" and "trauma bond" syndromes, as well as the current research and research authors that specialize in acute and post traumatic stress disorders. At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: Explain the concepts of primary, secondary and tertiary trauma responses; Identify gender differences in relationship to the "trauma response;" Discuss the current use of drugs, abuse and dependency in relationship to trauma; Describe the cycle of abuse and dependency concerns associated with the trauma victim; Discuss the neurobiology of aggression; Describe the General Adaptation Syndrome and the body's response to stress; and List the therapeutic "do's and don'ts" related to the treatment of the trauma and substance abusing client. This workshop is approved for 6 credit hours. Register for this event by calling 417.761.5025 Date: Friday, August 8 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. (Lunch on your own) Location: FOREST INSTITUTE - Academic Building  2885 W. Battlefield Rd., Springfield, MO   6 CEs total.   Fees: $69 Regular; $20 Student; $29 Burrell/Forest/Cox Employee Rate  FOLLOW US ON:

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