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. |
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