Title IV-E

Cl# SW740H PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Attachment Disorders: Youth Impact and Treatment  Approaches   6 CEU                                                                                        

Instructor Paul Gibson, LCSW                                                                                      

Thursday, August 11, 2022  9 AM - 4 PM                                                                                 

On Line Via Zoom                                                                                                                                                         

Youth involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems often experience extensive trauma in their backgrounds. Review the impact of trauma on youth development, including mental health and behavioral consequences. Discuss trauma related disorders including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); complex trauma; reactive attachment disorder; and disinhibited social engagement disorder. Review best practices for working with these youth such as building the relationship; meeting basic needs; motivating youth; and increasing the core competencies of self-esteem, communications, and coping skills. Explore treatment approaches and evidence-based practices for working with youth who have trauma-related disorders. Review cognitive and behavioral techniques in supporting youth impacted by trauma to develop physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioral self- regulation skills.