(Day 3 of Adult Trauma Intervention)
Richmont is opening a portion of this course in the Trauma Certificate to Richmont alumni and the surrounding community for Continuing Education Credit. Please note that this is only a portion of an entire course offered for a reduced fee. If you are interested in auditing or taking the entire course for course credit, please contact our Registrar.
When: October 2, 2016 / 8:30am – 5:30pm
*1 hour lunch on your own
Where: Richmont Graduate University / Atlanta Campus / 1900 The Exchange, Suite 100
Guest Presenter: Jana Pressley, Psy.D, Director of Education and Professional Development, Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Institute
Dr. Jana Pressley is the Director of Trauma Training and Development at the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute. At the Trauma Center, Dr. Pressley oversees the postdoctoral fellowship and advanced clinical practicum training programs, as well as the annual Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies. Additionally, Dr. Pressley holds a clinical role as a therapist and supervisor. Her research interests are focused on the experience of court-involved youth and adults who have experienced relational trauma in the midst of chronic poverty, community violence, and racial oppression. She is also involved in research and training related to the impact of complex trauma history on adult spirituality and meaning-making. Dr. Pressley teaches trauma-related courses at the graduate level, and has designed and implemented trauma counseling specialization courses for graduate programs in close collaboration with the Trauma Center senior leadership. She is a national trainer and consultant in both the ARC and Component-Based Psychotherapy (CBP) treatment model. Dr. Pressley was formerly the Director of Clinical Training and Associate Professor in the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Wheaton College Graduate School, and she currently serves as Adjunct Associate Professor at Richmont Graduate University in the trauma certificate track.
Topic: Disrupted systems of meaning are acknowledged as a core domain of impact for adults with a complex trauma history, often leading to adversely affected belief systems and existential angst. Themes related to hopelessness, despair, meaning-making and mourning often overlap with spiritual and/or religious beliefs. Additionally, themes related to self-perception, including chronic guilt, shame, or a sense of unworthiness, can often be connected to spiritual perceptions and fears. For those whose trauma occurred within the context of a religious home or community, the wounds can be profound. Further, the impact of complex trauma on spirituality can lead to particular dissonance for those whose faith traditions are a core part of their cultural heritage and community.
This workshop will focus on understanding the manner in which developmental trauma can impact or be impacted by spirituality. The presenter will focus on practical application, including assessing religious and/or spiritual history as a potential treatment barrier or resource, and integrating spirituality into trauma treatment. Additionally, the presenter will discuss ways in which religious or spiritual needs, barriers, and resources can be addressed within the context of the Trauma Center model for adult treatment: Components Based Psychotherapy for Complex Trauma (CBP-CT). Finally, attention will be given to the potential disrupted spirituality and need for self-care in the person of the therapist. This is an intermediate level course.
Target Audience: Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Psychologists, and Graduate Students.
Learning Objectives: As a result of this seminar, participants will be able to:
Basic Agenda
8:30 – 10:30 Impact of complex trauma on adult spirituality
10:30 – 10:45 Break
10:45- 12:30 Understanding spirituality through the lens of attachment theory, God’s image research, and implicit relational knowing
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:30 Spirituallly sensitive trauma treatment- Component Based Psychotheray
3:30-3:45 Break
3:45-5:30 Spirituallly sensitive trauma treatment- Component Based Psychotheray (Continued)
Case application of spiritually sensitive trauma treatment via audio presentation and case
Discussion
Continuing Education: 7 CEs Awarded (for counselors and psychologists)
Fees:
Note: Partial credit cannot be awarded. Space is limited. Registrations for this seminar will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Please direct your questions regarding this seminar to Martha Busby at mbusby@richmont.edu or 404.835.6121.
Refund policy: In order to receive a refund, requests must be submitted prior to October 17th.
There is no known commercial support for this program.
Richmont Graduate University has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4534. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Richmont Graduate University is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Richmont Graduate University is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Richmont Graduate University maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
