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Workshop Description

Those familiar with Dr. Briere's work know him to combine compassion and sensitivity with the newest information on empirically and phenomenologically-informed treatment approaches to psychological trauma. Based on his latest book, Principles of Trauma Therapy(2006), co-authored with Catherine Scott,MD, this new workshop provides cutting-edge,directly-applicable information on the integration of cognitive-behavioral, attachment, relational, and physiological approaches
to trauma.

This workshop presents new material that formally integrates Buddhist philosophy and empirically-based mindfulness approaches with effective trauma treatment. Also included is new information on interview based assessment, cross-cultural issues, psychosis, stress reduction training, clinician counter-activation, and the neurobiology and psychopharmacology of trauma.

Long awaited by attendees of his previous successful workshop series for IAHB, this new presentation takes trauma theory and treatment to an even more
advanced level.   

Workshop Objectives

After attending this workshop, you will be better able to:

• Describe a variety of clinical tools and techniques relevant to trauma survivors
• List 3 techniques to increase affect regulation or tolerance of stress
  
• Describe the primary characteristics and impacts of mindfulness as it relates to trauma therapy
• Describe the roles of cognitive and emotional processing in treating trauma victims
• Discuss the concepts hot spot processing and therapist counter activation
• Integrate the use of psychopharmacology with other forms of trauma treatment
  

CE/CME Credit Information

The Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior (IAHB) (except where otherwise noted) has been approved to offer 12 hours of continuing education and continuing medical education by the following:

ALCOHOLISM & DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS: Approved by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Approved Provider Program (NAADAC Approved Education Provider #187) for 12 CEH’s.  Provider approved by CAADAC, Provider #4S-86-074-0111 an ICRCICRC member states, for 12 CEHs. member which has reciprocity with most

CEAPs: This course has been submitted to the Employee Assistance Certification Commission (EAPA/EACC) in Domain III for 12 PDHs. EACC Approval Number Pending.

COUNSELORS & MFTs:  IAHB is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP™) and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. (NBCC Provider #5216). This course meets the qualifications for MFTs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider #PCE 36). The Oregon State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists recognize the CA BBS for course approval.

NURSES: IAHB is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Utah Nurses Association, an accredited Approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.  (UNA=Provider Code P06-02). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, (BRN Provider CEP#2672) for 12 contact hours.

PHYSICIANS:  The Institute for the Advancement of Human Behavior is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  IAHB designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PSYCHOLOGISTS:  IAHB is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  IAHB maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

SOCIAL WORKERS: This workshop is co-sponsored by R. Cassidy Seminars, ACE Provider #1082 approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Program. Approval Period: April 15, 2009-April 15, 2012. R. Cassidy Seminars maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social workers will receive 12 continuing education clinical social work clock hours for participating in this course.  The Oregon State Board of Licensed Clinical Social Workers and the Washington Department of Health and Quality Assurance recognize the ASWB for CE Approval. This course meets the qualifications for LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider #PCE-36). This course has been submitted to the Utah Chapter, NASW for course approval. Approval Pending.

NOTE:  Many state boards accept offerings accredited by national or other state organizations.  If your state is not listed, please check with your professional licensing board to determine whether the accreditations listed are accepted.