Evidence-Based Methods for Trauma Treatment

This online course offers the training in a video format. All course handouts can be viewed online, saved to your computer or printed.

Course access: You have 60 days from time of purchase to complete this course.

This is an overview course providing a core understanding of current evidence-based approaches used in treatment for individuals with a trauma diagnosis. These methods are identified by the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies as having strong research support: Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). The use of psychopharmacology in trauma treatment will also be covered as many individuals require both treatment approaches and medication.  In addition, content will address the importance for clinicians to attend to their own self-care needs when working with trauma survivors in order to avoid burn-out and vicarious traumatization.

Trauma Counseling Certificate Program, University at Buffalo School of Social Work Office of Continuing Education: This course fulfills 6 FOUNDATION hours in our Trauma-Informed Certificate Programs

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognize the importance of self-care when providing trauma treatment;
2. Explain the levels of evidence system utilized by the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) to gain an understanding of how treatments are classified as evidence-based;
3. Describe at least three treatment methods for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that have level A or B evidence, as classified by ISTSS;
4. Identify the essential components of Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR);
5. Explain the reasons for the use of psychopharmacology in trauma treatment
6. Recognize how these treatment methods are useful in helping trauma survivors heal and why clinicians need to develop specialized skills in trauma treatment.

Course Outline (a more detailed outline is provided in the Materials section)

Module 1: Overview and Self-care

Module 2: Classifications

Module 3: Trauma, ASD, PTSD

Module 4: Psychopharmacology

Modules 5 - 9: Treatments and Summary

Please note: The course requires completion of additional podcasts, websites, and other material as directed in the instructor’s video.

Handouts are in the Materials section of your course site and may be printed or saved to your computer.

Course Completion:

• Use the Certificate tab in your course site to complete the required course evaluation. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
• Use the Certificate of Completion tab in your course site to take course quiz. Based on best continuing education practice, quizzes are included to verify your acquisition of knowledge. A score of 80% is needed to pass. You may retake the quiz if you do not achieve a passing score the first time. Upon successful completion of the quiz, you will be able to print your Certificate of Completion.

Target Audience

This course is appropriate for any human service professional (social workers, psychologists, nurses, criminal justice professionals, case managers, and others).

ADA Accommodations

If you require any supports for your ADA needs in the United States, please contact us by email at least 3 weeks prior to the event by email at  sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at  716-829-5841.

Customer Service

We are happy to respond to any concerns or questions you may have. Please contact us at by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.

CEUs: Continuing education credits can be found in the credit section for the course description. They are included in the course price and will print out on your certificate of completion: NYSED New York Social Work, ASWB ACE, NYS OASAS, trauma foundation hours and general CEUs 

Instructor:

Susan A. Green, LCSW, is one of our most popular instructors. Sue is a certified EMDR therapist with certification in Advanced Critical Incident Stress Management and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She works part-time as a trauma therapist and clinical supervisor for therapeutic foster care in Buffalo, New York.  Sue is a full time Clinical Associate Professor at the University at Buffalo, School of Social Work, and co-director of the School's Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care. Sue trains nationally and has also co-presented on Integrating Solution-Focused Techniques and Trauma-Informed Care, at the International Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association Conference in Banff, Canada.