BC CAN Training – Trauma

CAN CONNECTION – Training Alert – Trauma – March 14, 2019

BC CAN will offer a training on Trauma – Presenter, Dr. Debra Luther, Ph.D.,CCTP

Registration is now open

Debra Luther, Ph.D., CCTP Biography:

Dr. Luther is the Vice President of Clinical Services for Beacon Health Options/Value Behavioral Health. She is a Clinical Developmental Psychologist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who specializes in trauma specific treatment for children and adults. Prior to joining Beacon, Dr. Luther worked for a large national behavioral health organization for 14 years providing therapy to children, adolescents and adults in group and individual settings with an emphasis on the neuropsychopharmacology of anxiety and trauma.

Training Outline

·         Review of the Foundations of Trauma

·         Differential diagnosis and implications for intervention

·         Symptom presentation across developmental stages

·         Assessment and screening

·         Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)

·         Research and outcomes

·         Application of ACES tool

·         Neurological Basis of Trauma

·         Biological contributions to symptoms

·         Treatment considerations

·         Treatment Interventions

·         Pharmacological

·         Therapeutic

·         Special Populations

·         Veterans

·         Co-Occurring MH/IDD

·         Individuals with Substance Use Disorders

·         Vicarious and Organizational Trauma

·         Symptoms

·         Self care

·         Role of leadership