Traumatic Grief, Loss and Crisis 2.0

Summary

In this course, mental health professionals will learn how to deal with clients of all ages who are facing traumatic grief. The information is designed to help mental health professionals understand the neurobiology of trauma and restoring the shattered self in both children and adults.

Learning Objectives

Participants will...

1. Explain the symptoms of trauma in a child and the various types of therapy that can be used to help heal such wounds.
2. Identify best practices when working with traumatized children.
3. Outline the symptoms of complex and relational trauma.

TGLC 101: The Neurobiology of Childhood Trauma, Grief and Loss: Strategies and Interventions – Part 1
Daniel Sweeney, Ph.D.
Dr. Sweeney presents an in-depth look at the consequences of trauma on a child’s brain and discusses the many different types of therapy that can be used to effectively help children return to a functioning lifestyle.

Runtime: 40 minutes 41 seconds

TGLC 102: The Neurobiology of Childhood Trauma, Grief and Loss: Strategies and Interventions – Part 2
Daniel Sweeney, Ph.D.
In part 2 of this presentation, Daniel Sweeney will continue to share insight regarding the impact of trauma on children. This portion of Daniel Sweeney’s lecture will focus on best practices in expressive therapy for traumatized children.

Runtime: 42 minutes 44 seconds

TGLC 103: Restoring the Shattered Self: Treatment of Complex Trauma
Heather Gingrich, Ph.D.
The primary focus of this presentation will be how such post-traumatic symptoms can be stabilized when dealing with complex, relational trauma, both in the initial phase of counseling, as well as the trauma processing phase.

Runtime: 54 minutes 0 seconds

Continuing Education

2.25 CE Credits available for LPC, LMFT, LSW.

2.25 CE Credits available for IBCC Credential Holders.

The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) offers some psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers and play therapists Continuing Education (CE) credit due for good standing with certain states and a limited number of professional organizations. It remains the responsibility of each participant to be aware of state licensure and CE requirements. Participants should check their state and/or local regulations regarding required continuing education hours. For more information Light University Continuing Education programs, please visit: https://lightuniversity.com/continuing-education-statements/.