Live Seminar
Treating Complex Trauma in Adolescents and Young Adults
Objective
- Describe three major effects of complex trauma on adolescents
- List three core components of this complex trauma model for adolescents
- Define "trigger identification and intervention"
Upcoming Dates For This Seminar
Location:
All seminars run from 9am to 4pm.
Course Description
Dr. Briere presents an empirically validated treatment for multiply traumatized, multi-problem adolescents and young adults. This innovative approach includes relational, cognitive-behavioral, affect regulation, and mindfulness components that are specifically crafted to engage and assist seriously traumatized -- and sometimes alienated --young people. Grounded in the real world of clinical practice, but informed by cutting-edge behavioral science, it offers a flexible, nonjudgmental, but focused approach to issues such as substance abuse, tension reduction behaviors (e.g., self-mutilation), dysfunctional sexual behavior, and other avoidance responses. Interventions are individually adapted and customized according to the youth's current challenges, specific symptoms, and functional capacities. The importance of empowerment, appreciation, and compassion for the trauma-affected youth is emphasized throughout.
Instructor
John Briere Ph.D.
is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and Director of the Psychological Trauma Program at LAC-USC Medical Center. A past president of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), he is recipient of the American Psychological Association’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Science of Trauma Psychology. He has been designated as "Highly Cited Researcher – Behavioral Science" by the Institute for Scientific Information, and is author or co-author of over 100 articles and chapters, 11 books, two treatment manuals, and nine psychological tests in the areas of trauma, child abuse, interpersonal violence, and mindfulness. His newest book, co-written with Cheryl Lanktree, Ph.D., is Treating Complex Trauma in Adolescents and Young Adults. His website can be found at www.JohnBriere.com.
Registration Information
A continental breakfast, catered lunch, and afternoon snacks are included in the registration fee for all seminars.
The course fee is determined by the date of payment in relation to the course date:
- Early Registration: If payment is received 3 weeks prior to the seminar date.
- Regular Registration: For payments received by the Wednesday prior to the seminar date.
- Last Minute Registration: For payments received the Thursday or Friday prior to the weekend of the seminar. Last minute registration is dependent on available space.
Cancellation Policy
There is a $35.00 processing fee, per seminar, for refunds requested by the Wednesday prior to the weekend of the seminar. After that time, there will be no refunds. If a course must be cancelled due to an unforeseen event (e.g., natural disaster, instructor illness), the seminar will be rescheduled. Participants will be credited to take the rescheduled course or another PPS seminar. No refunds will be given.
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