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Trauma histories in mental health populations are more widespread than most clinicians realize. With recent events such as September 11 and the war in Iraq, PTSD is even more prevalent. PTSD and other trauma-related issues are often not asked about because clinicians may not know the best way to treat trauma or are concerned their client may fall apart if it is talked about. Fortunately, effective treatments for PTSD do exist. Prolonged Exposure therapy (PE), a cognitive behavioral treatment, has demonstrated efficacy in numerous clinical trials. It works well for a wide range of trauma victims including childhood physical and sexual abuse, rape, domestic violence, war trauma, motor vehicle accidents, industrial accidents and severe medical conditions. Despite the proven success of PE, most clinicians have not had the opportunity to learn it.


This one-day seminar will discuss, in detail, the treatment components of Prolonged Exposure therapy in order to learn how to successfully treat PTSD. Advanced topics will also be discussed, such as how to handle multiple traumas and how to address substance abuse that co-exists with PTSD. Participants will gain knowledge through lecture materials, outcome research data, instructional videos and case demonstrations. Clinicians will be given opportunities to discuss concerns and apprehensions about PE and are encouraged to discuss their own case material.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Increase your competence with treating trauma survivors


• Learn the session-by-session treatment components of prolonged exposure therapy


• Discuss how to tolerate clients´ emotional distress by learning how to discuss trauma appropriately


• Explain how to treat PTSD clients with co-occurring substance abuse, personality disorders or medical conditions


• Discuss the diagnosis, theoretical explanations and available treatments for PTSD


• Explore how to educate trauma victims to increase their ability to cope with trauma


• Discuss how to tolerate clients´ emotional distress by learning how to discuss trauma appropriately with clients
• Identify and explain the main components of Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy


• Discuss the theoretical underpinnings of PE and how to communicate the theory to your clients


• Demonstrate how to conduct imaginal exposure with clients


• Discover how to effectively use PE by learning where and when to modify the procedures based on the needs of the individual


• Explain how to treat PTSD clients with co-occurring substance abuse, personality disorders or medical conditions


• Discover how to modify PE for difficult cases and when roadblocks occur

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Kirsten DeLambo, Ph.D., is a Licensed Psychologist at Family Behavioral Health Services in Mayfield Village, Ohio. She earned her Ph.D. from Pacific Graduate School of Psychology in Palo Alto, California. Dr. DeLambo's specialty is traumatic stress, which includes criminal victimization, history of childhood physical and sexual abuse, rape, domestic violence, war trauma, motor vehicle accidents and severe medical conditions. She completed a two-year fellowship at the Kent State University-Summa Health System Center for the Treatment and Study of Traumatic Stress where she was involved with clinical work, research and supervising students. She also has received additional training for prolonged exposure therapy with Dr. Edna Foa. Currently, Dr. DeLambo is serving as therapist, supervisor and co-investigator on a National Institute of Health (NIH) study investigating the efficacy of prolonged exposure therapy at reducing PTSD symptoms in people living with HIV.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

"Dr. DeLambo is a dynamic and personable educator. Her case examples illustrated how well prolonged exposure works." - Carrie Singer, M.Ed., PCC

"Dr. DeLambo clearly works wonders with her PTSD patients. I really benefited from her vast knowledge on the subject." - Peter Kontos, D.O.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Psychologists


• Social Workers


• Trauma Specialists


• Marriage and Family Therapists


• Counselors


• Physicians


• Nurses


• Clergy/Pastoral Counselors


• Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors


• Rape Crisis Counselors and Staff


• Case Managers

CREDITS:

Cross Country Education is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cross Country Education maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program offers 6 CE credits for psychologists. Full attendance is required to receive credit for psychologist, variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the APA guidelines.

Cross Country Education is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. (NBCC Provider #5904) The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. Six (6) contact (clock) hours are being awarded for completion of this program.

Cross Country Education is an approved provider with the Iowa Board Of Nursing, approved provider #328. This course is offered for 7.2 contact hours.

Cross Country Education is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 13345, for 7.2 contact hours.

Cross Country Education provider #1005, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work
Licensure Boards (ASWB), through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program (approved through 1-27-09). Cross Country Education maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers will receive 6 continuing education clock hours for participating in this course. Licensed social workers should contact their individual state jurisdiction to review the current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Visit ASWB´s website at www.aswb.org for more information.

Cross Country Education is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing, provider #50-466. This course is offered for 7.2 contact
hours.

Cross Country Education is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Tennessee Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider #044013109, this course is offered for 6.0 contact hours.

Cross Country Education is an approved provider by NAADAC Approved Education Provider Program (Provider #369). This course is offered for 6 contact hours.

Application has been submitted to the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and Therapists for pre-approval of six
continuing education hours.

This program has been submitted to the Commission for Case Manager Certification for 6 clock hours of continuing education.

This seminar qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

SEMINAR CLASS TIME:

Seminar Check-in: 7:30 Seminar Class 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Seminar Summary:

Discuss the treatment components of Prolonged Exposure therapy in order to successfully treat PTSD. Explore advanced topics, such as how to handle multiple traumas and how to address substance abuse that co-exists with PTSD. (see full course description)

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