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		*Trauma & Health:* *Findings of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study –* *Implications for Mental Health Practice*
Dissociative Disorders: Overview of the Standard of Care Dissociative Disorders:Advanced Techniques Trauma Disorders:Treating Complicated P.T.S.D., Borderline Personality Disorder, and Other Disorders of Extreme Stress 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 Repeat Presentation: June 29, 2009 New research indicates that individuals who have endured childhood abuse or neglect suffer early disability and premature death at a much higher rate than non-traumatized peers. This seminar addresses how childhood trauma impacts adult health status and how mental health professionals can help.

	Target Audience This seminar addresses issues relevant to mental health professionals, practicing in both general and trauma-specific settings, whose traumatized clients may present for treatment of seemingly unrelated concerns. Public health and medical professionals may also benefit. Learning Objectives Participants will: 1. Become familiar with the findings of the CDC’s Adverse Childhood Experiences Study; 2. Understand the mechanisms linking childhood trauma to adult health problems; 3. Be able to identify the at-risk client; 4. Be able to develop a trauma-informed treatment strategy; 5. Be aware of how to avoid common treatment errors and complications


Sheralyn Cox, 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 Trauma and 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 an approved teaching consultant. Continuing Education Credits Psychotherapy Associates is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. 5.5 CE hours will be issued. Psychotherapy Associates maintains responsibility for the program. This seminar meets criteria of an approved continuing education program for Nebraska Licensed Mental Health practitioners. Southeast Community College Continuing Education Division is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Nebraska Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Accreditation. NDHHS has approved Trauma and Health for Nebraska Licensed Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselors. Registration Registration fee is $100.00. To register, contact Nancy Holman, Southeast Community College, 402-437-2712, 1-800-828-0072, www.southeast.edu. Miscellaneous Notes Participants are advised that some material presented in this seminar may be stressful or distressing, especially to individuals who have experienced traumatic events. 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.

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