Treating Complicated P.T.S.D.,
Borderline Personality Disorder, and
Other Disorders of Extreme Stress
Dissociative Disorders:Overview of the Standard of Care
Dissociative Disorders: Advanced Techniques
Ethical Principles for Trauma Therapists: Helping Without Hurting
Trauma Disorders: Treating Complicated P.T.S.D., Borderline Personality Disorder, and Other Disorders of Extreme Stress
Trauma & Helath:
Findings of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study
Delayed Memory of Trauma: Treatment Guidelines & Risk Management for Psychotherapists
Hypnotic Principles: Hypnotic Principles for Psychotherapists
Sheralyn Cox, Ph.D.
Southeast Community College
Continuing Education Center
301 S. 68th Street Place
Lincoln, Nebraska
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Presentation: April 27 - 28, 2009
This seminar addresses issues most relevant to experienced mental health professionals seeking to increase expertise in psychotherapy of treatment-resistant Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and other difficult-to-treat chronic post-trauma disorders.
Learning Objectives
Participants
will:
1. Understand the etiology, types, signs and symptoms of chronic post-traumatic
stress;
2. Recognize the role trauma history plays in development of personality
disorders and treatment-resistant affective disorders;
3. Be able to identify and develop a treatment strategy for the patient
with a complicated post-traumatic stress disorder;
4. Be aware of how to avoid common treatment errors and complications.
Agenda
Day
One
9:00 - 10:15 Dimensions of Traumatic Stress
10:15 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 12:00 Trauma Disorder Signs and Symptoms
12:00 - 1:00 lunch on own
1:00 - 2:30 Developmental Impact of Childhood Trauma
2:30 - 2:45 break
2:45 - 4:00 Identifying Psychophysiological Responses to Trauma
9:00 - 10:15 Treatment Implications and Principles
10:15 - 10:30 break
10:30 - 12:00 Managing Splitting and Polarization
12:00 - 1:00 lunch on own
1:00 - 2:30 Working Through Traumatic Acting Out
2:30 - 2:45 break
2:45 - 4:00 Avoiding Common Treatment Complications
Sheralyn Cox, MSW, Ph.D.
Sherry has maintained a private psychotherapy practice since 1974 and has obtained specialized post-graduate training in trauma disorders. She is a member of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the International Society for the Study of Dissociation, the International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders, and the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. She is certified in clinical hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, for which she is also an approved teaching consultant.
Continuing Education Credits
Psychotherapy Associates is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. 11 hours will be issued. Psychotherapy Associates maintains responsibility for the program.
This seminar meets criteria of an approved 11 hour continuing education program for Nebraska Licensed Mental Health Practitioners.
Registration
Registration fee is $135.00. To register contact Nancy Holman, Southeast Community College, 402-437-2712, 1-800-828-0072, ext/ 2712, www.southeast.edu.
Miscellaneous Notes
Participants are advised that some material presented in this seminar may be stressful or distressing, especially to individuals who are abuse survivors.
Please call 402-437-2712 if you require assistance with hearing, vision, or mobility to make this program accessible.
Meeting room temperature fluctuates. Please bring a sweater or jacket.
