Complex Trauma & Dissociation Across the Lifespan, Module 4

The event is part four of a five-part series.  Register for all events $315

COMPLEX TRAUMA & DISSOCIATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN

Theory, Clinical Assessment, and Stabilization

Part 1

Pandemic stresses are further activating dissociative and other entrenched defenses in clients of all ages with complex trauma and dissociation. This may cause significant dysregulation and distress, making treatment more challenging than usual. This training offers a unique integration of approaches across the lifespan, from children to the elderly, providing clinicians with the basic theory, clinical assessment skills, and stabilization strategies to support clients coping with the effects of early and chronic trauma.

Clinicians attending this training will be able to:

MODULE 4: ACCESSING AND WORKING WITH THE DISSOCIATIVE SELF-SYSTEM

• Utilize various entry points to access the self-system with children, adolescents and adults
  • A sequenced approach
  • Using externalization and “physicalization” techniques (drawing, action figures, Sandtray techniques and playful approaches…)
  • Demonstrate how to use techniques for inner communication, such as the conference room or Fraser’s table
• Discuss capacities required for therapy
  • Working with the adult or “bigger” self in session
  • Modifications for children (limited mentalizing, regulation, etc.)
• Apply principles on how to start working with parts
  • Stabilizing by working with parts: which parts and system conflicts to start with
• Discuss basic approaches to resolving inner conflicts across the lifespan
• Describe ways of helping clients find effective ways to communicate internally