Thriving Not Surviving: Life After Trauma

CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING BRIEF

THRIVING NOT SURVIVING:

Life After Trauma

Presented By Libby Marlatt-Murdoch, LPC, LCAS, CCTP, CTRTC & Chris Floro, MA, LMFT

Full-Day Training Event

Earn 6 NBCC Continuing Education Hours

COURSE OVERVIEW

We now know that our brains are shaped by and for the environment and relationships we find ourselves in. This has serious implications for children, adolescents, and adults exposed to toxic stress, trauma, and adversity. We also recognize that toxic stress, trauma, and adversity have the ability to impact brain development and function and are associated with behavioral and physical health effects.

The antidote is found in resilience: identifying and building upon a child, adolescent, or adult's inherent resilience, which in turn supports the development of executive function, regulation, and healthy attachment.

This unique full-day training will bring these concepts to life; participants will learn about cutting-edge therapies, such as EMDR, that are on the forefront of trauma recovery, with special focus on application to the military community. This includes a live EMDR demonstration! In addition, participants will receive instruction on interventions and strategies for supporting brain growth and healing. Participants will earn 6 NBCC CE hours.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Gain critical insight into the impact of trauma on the brain and an individual's ability to function
Acquire new strategies to boost therapeutic progress with clients struggling to overcome traumatic experiences
Receive specialized instruction on working with at-risk populations

LIBBY MARLATT-MURDOCH

LPC, LCAS, CCTP, CTRTC

A published author, speaker, counselor, and addictions specialist, Libby is a certified clinical trauma professional and is also certified in Choice Theory & Reality Therapy. Libby has a passion for learning about the brain and specializes in topics in neuroscience, including trauma, addictions, relationships, and self-care.

CHRIS FLORO

MA, LMFT

Former military, with over 20 years of experience as a pastoral counselor, military chaplain, & marriage & family therapist, Chris specializes in the treatment of post-traumatic stress, acute stress, and sexual & physical abuse. Chris is Certified in EMDR & has many years of experience as an EMDR trainer for EMDR Consulting. He is the founder & owner of Thrive.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: 6 NBCC CE Hours

Credits are for full attendance of the live event.

Certificates of Completion will be received after completing an evaluation.

COUNSELORS:

Earn 6 NBCC CE hours. Thrive Counseling & Consulting, PLLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6956. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.

NBCC Approval #SP3031

SOCIAL WORKERS, MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, & OTHER PROFESSIONALS:

This activity qualifies for 6 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state, and local licensing boards. Please save the event advertisement and the certificate of completion you receive, and contact your state board to determine specific filing requirements.

Thrive Counseling & Consulting, PLLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6956. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.

PROGRAM AGENDA

8:00 - 8:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8:45 - 10:15 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10:15 - 10:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10:30 - 12:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12:00 - 1:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1:00 - 2:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2:30 - 2:45 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2:45 - 4:15pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Welcome & Registration

Brain Based: Discover the Neurobiology of Trauma & Trauma Treatment 2.0, Part I

Libby Marlatt-Murdoch, LPC, LCAS, CCTP, CTRTS

Break

Brain Based: Discover the Neurobiology of Trauma & Trauma Treatment 2.0, Part II

Libby Marlatt-Murdoch, LPC, LCAS, CCTP, CTRTC | 3 CEs

Lunch Break

Integrating EMDR into Therapy

Chris Floro, MA LMFT | 1.5 CEs

Break

Military Families, Trauma, & Systemic Solutions

Chris Floro, MA LMFT | 1.5 CEs

COURSE OBJECTIVES

BRAIN BASED: DISCOVER THE NEUROBIOLOGY

OF TRAUMA & TRAUMA TREATMENT 2.0 | 3 CEs

Summary: Data suggests that the experience of trauma or adversity is prevalent in children and adults. Research also suggests that trauma has an adverse impact on the brain, influencing the development of behavioral and physical health issues, including mental illness. Due to the pervasiveness of trauma, it is paramount that clinicians have an understanding of what trauma is, how to identify it, and how it impacts the brain as well as the individual’s ability to function. In addition, clinicians will benefit from learning different interventions that can facilitate positive trauma resolution, and how some of those interventions work within the brain to aid in the healing process.

Learn how to define & identify trauma
Learn how trauma impacts the brain & an individual’s ability to function
Learn about important research on trauma & resources that can be applied in your clinical practice
Learn about a variety of interventions that can be used in treatment of trauma

INTEGRATING EMDR INTO THERAPY | 1.5 CEs

Summary: This course will seek to provide a working knowledge of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), the fundamental model that underlies its effectiveness, and how EMDR would be an asset in your clinical practice.

Exposure to the 8 phases of EMDR
Gain perspective on the value of the Adaptive Information Processing Model
Demonstrate and discuss specific ways to integrate EMDR into your therapy

MILITARY FAMILIES, TRAUMA,

& SYSTEMIC SOLUTIONS | 1.5 CEs

Summary: This course will give an overview of how trauma affects military service members and their families from a systems context, and will develop basic understanding of military culture.