10:00 AM EDT -1:00 PM EDT
Description
Anxiety disorders frequently overlap with traumatic experiences, yet traditional treatment often addresses symptoms without fully integrating an understanding of trauma’s pervasive effects. This presentation will explore the evaluation and treatment of anxiety from a trauma-informed perspective, introducing attendees to foundational principles, key interventions, and clinical considerations central to this approach.
About the Presenter:
Rozi P Wax LMFT, LMHC is a licensed therapist in the State of Indiana. She is the founder of three outpatient and consultation clinics: South Bend Mental Health Associates, Lincoln Counseling, and Wax Consulting. Rozi is committed to training and supervising the next generation of therapists in modalities based on the latest neurobiologically based research.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will demonstrate knowledge of the neurobiological mechanisms by which trauma can contribute to the development and manifestation of anxiety
- Participants will be able to create an individualized treatment goals consistent with both trauma and anxiety diagnosis
- Participants will list three practices that decrease the risk of retraumatization within clinical settings and will explain how to implement at least one of these practices in their current work environment
Agenda:
3 HOURS
15 Minutes| Welcome, Framing, and Learning Objectives
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Scope of training, definitions (anxiety vs. trauma responses)
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Trauma-informed lens + “window of tolerance” preview
40 Minutes | Section 1: Neurobiology of Anxiety + Trauma Overlap
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Threat system, amygdala/hippocampus/PFC roles
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Trauma conditioning, triggers, and dysregulated arousal
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Mapping symptoms to neurobiological mechanisms
40 Minutes | Section 2: Trauma-Informed Assessment & Screening
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Differential: anxiety disorders vs trauma-related presentations
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Screening approach, pacing, and safety considerations
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Case vignette: formulating a trauma-informed hypothesis
5 Minutes | Break
40 Minutes | Section 3: Evidence-Based, Trauma-Informed Interventions
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Stabilization and regulation skills aligned with neurobiology
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Reducing retraumatization risk during exposure/processing choices
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Matching interventions to stage of treatment + readiness
40 Minutes | Section 4: Implementation, Resources, and Q&A
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Treatment planning: goals + sequencing
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Three retraumatization-prevention practices (and implementation steps)
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Wrap-up + questions
Accreditation - This Webinar Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Hours
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0122.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
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- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
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- System Requirements: Any device (such as a computer, tablet, or phone), Dual-Core 2 GHz or higher processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM capable of running a Zoom session, along with a stable internet connection.
- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program