Training fee: A certificate of attendance is provided at no cost. Continuing education certificates can be purchased during registration for $45.
Location: Drexel Queen Lane Campus
Instructor: Christopher M. Owens, MA, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT

Trauma is ever-present in the lives of many people who seek professional help. This training will provide a foundational overview necessary to understand the impact of traumatic experiences. Areas that will be explored include definitions, diagnostic criteria, prevalence data, and brain changes. Participants will engage in discussions regarding their professional experiences in working with people with trauma histories. A vignette will be provided highlighting the lasting impact trauma can have on a person, as well as the healing journey towards recovery. Lastly, the importance of becoming trauma-informed practitioners will also be introduced.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define stress and trauma.
• Differentiate between each of the DSM-5 trauma and stressor-related disorders.
• Discuss data regarding the prevalence of trauma.
• Examine the impact of trauma on the brain.
• Explore the importance of creating trauma-informed awareness in professional helpers.

CE Credits (can be purchase for $45 during registration):
APA-5, CPRP-5, LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT-5, NBCC-5, PA Act48-5, PCB-5, PSNA-5, IACET-.5

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Training fee: $45
Location: Drexel Queen Lane Campus
Instructor: Lindsay Martin, PhD, LPC, NCC, CIMHP

The dark triad of personality is a constellation of three socially aversive personality traits: narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism. These personality patterns share commonalities, including grandiosity, self-promotion, entitlement, impulsivity, emotional coldness and aggression. However, there are vast differences in the etiology, manifestation and adaptivity of individuals with clinical and sub-clinical presentations. This course explores the malevolent side of human nature and provides strategies to improve assessment and treatment, and work more effectively with those presenting these personality structures.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Define the clinical and sub-clinical personality structures associated with the dark triad.
• Describe the etiology of narcissistic, psychopathic and antisocial personalities.
• Identify tools used to assess narcissism, antisocial and psychopathic personalities.
• Evaluate treatment approaches for narcissistic and antisocial personality disorders.
• Discuss challenges and best practices in working with clients with dark personality structures.

CE Credits:
APA-5, CPRP-5, LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT-5, NBCC-5, PA Act48-5, PCB-5, PSNA-5, IACET-.5

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Training fee: $45
Location: Drexel Queen Lane Campus
Instructor: Christopher M. Owens, MA, LPC, CCTP, C-DBT

The impact on the entire family when any member experiences trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often overlooked. This course examines the range of responses in family members, the concept and reality of secondary trauma, and current approaches for treatment and related interventions for family members.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish between family therapy and family psychoeducation in their efficacy for helping family members.
• Examine cultural factors in a family’s response to trauma.
• Discuss the manifestations of secondary trauma in family members.
• Describe risk factors for co-occurring disorders such as substance-related disorders.
• Use information about current effective intervention approaches with families.

CE Credits:
APA-5, CPRP-5, LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT-5, NBCC-5, PA Act48-5, PCB-5, PSNA-5, IACET-.5

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Training fee: $27
Location: Drexel Queen Lane Campus
Instructor: Lindsay Martin, PhD, LPC, NCC, CIMHP

Grief is a complex and universal human experience, but for some, it can develop into a debilitating and prolonged condition known as prolonged grief disorder (PGD). An estimated 7-10% of bereaved adults and approximately 5-10% of children and adolescents will experience persistent symptoms of prolonged grief disorder, which extend beyond what is considered the normal course of mourning.

The addition of PGD to the Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders chapter of the DSM-5-TR has sparked controversy and debate about the pathologizing of grief. In this workshop, we will review the latest research on grief theory to help clinicians differentiate between “normal” and pathological forms of grief.

Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of PGD, including its diagnostic criteria, prevalence, etiology and risk factors. This course will provide practical skills in assessing and managing PGD, including evidence-based assessment tools and treatment approaches designed for working with those struggling with severe and prolonged grief reactions.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Describe prolonged grief disorder (PGD), including symptoms, prevalence, diagnostic criteria and potential risk factors.
• Discuss at least two tools to assess and diagnose those with PGD using a culturally sensitive and empathic approach.
• Identify several evidence-based interventions to help individuals with PGD manage symptoms and improve overall functioning.

CE Credits:
APA-3, CPRP-3, LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT-3, NBCC-3, PA Act48-3, PCB-3, PSNA-3, IACET-.3

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