ON DEMAND IS HERE!
Abstract
This 4 hour On Demand continuing educational program provides a thorough exploration of the multifaceted impact of traumatic stress on children and adolescents. The mental health professional will leave with increased knowledge and skills to support youth effectively. Drawing on contemporary research and clinical practice, the program is designed to achieve several key learning objectives. Participants will first gain foundational insights into how trauma manifests in the physiological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral realms of young individuals.
This foundational learning program will guide attendees through the application of DSM-5 criteria, improving their ability to recognize and diagnose post-traumatic stress in youth accurately. In analyzing the behavioral impacts of child abuse and neglect, participants will understand the interconnectedness of maltreatment, peer victimization, and mental health, recognizing the roles of aggression, self-control, and depression. The program will also introduce trauma-informed care models tailored for diverse populations, incorporating cultural humility and responsiveness to foster effective and inclusive treatment approaches. We will examine trauma's specific impact on Latinx youth and other vulnerable groups, with a focus on trauma-informed interventions in youth justice.
Through interactive discussions, case studies, and evidence-based guidelines, this program offers a comprehensive framework for understanding, assessing, and addressing trauma in youth, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in trauma care.
This program is intended for Doctorate Level and Master Level Psychologists, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, LISW, LMSW and other Master Level Mental Health Practitioners. Completion of EMDR Basic Training is not required.
Cost
99.99 - Full Price
Course Objectives
Demonstrate a basic understanding of traumatic stress and how it impacts children and adolescents.
Explain how traumatic stress impacts physiological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses.
Distinguish between the effects of complex trauma on child development.
Demonstrate an ability to diagnose traumatized children and adolescents, according to the DSM 5.
Analyze the impact of child abuse and neglect on child and adolescent behavior.
Apply models and the basic tools for trauma treatment with diverse client populations.
CREDITS
APA Credits: 4
This Program Does Not Offer EMDRIA Credits
EMDR & Beyond is the provider of (CEs).
EMDR & Beyond is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. EMDR & Beyond maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
To receive CE credits for in-person presentations or live virtual attendance, participants must attend the entire program in real time. Partial credit is not available, and watching a recording in place of attending live does not qualify for credit.
To receive CE credits for the On-Demand version (typically available 20–30 days after the live event), participants must complete the full curriculum and pass a post-quiz with a score of at least 75%.
While the course evaluation is not required to receive CE credits, we highly value your feedback and encourage you to complete it. The system will automatically release your certificate after you have completed and passed the quiz.
Cost
99.99 - Full Price
Specialty Instructor
Patricia Alvarado is a dually licensed psychotherapist, speaker, author and professor. As the Founder of Alvarado Therapy, an EMDR group therapy practice based in California. Patricia has dedicated much of her career to trauma and trauma healing. Her extensive experience spans various mental health spaces, including non-profit organizations, managed care, and private practice. Patricia is an EMDR Certified Therapist and an EMDRIA-Approved Consultant who coaches EMDR trainings while also providing EMDR consultation to mental health professionals. She can be found on Instagram at @alvaradotherapy sharing insightful messages and insights.