Justice Involvement
All sessions can be found in full on learn.nctsn.org under “Clinical Training” – “Identifying Critical Moments and Healing Complex Trauma”. These are worth CEU (Continuing Education Units) credit when completed in their entirety.
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Helping a Young Black Man Recover from Complex Developmental Trauma
Video
Q&A
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Description
In this webinar, viewers meet James, a 16-year-old African American youth living with his uncle Patrick after being removed from his parents due to reported abuse. James begins telehealth therapy with Dr. Julian Ford, navigating concerns about being understood by a White therapist. Through their sessions, James shares his frustrations and fears, exploring issues of safety, trust, and support while learning to communicate with Patrick.
Keeping Secrets: Family Communication After Trauma
The Session
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Description
Jordyn, who disclosed sexual exploitation in a previous session has continued to see her therapist to address her symptoms of distress which include depression and PTSD. During this session Jordyn is joined by her father Jimmy who has his own trauma history related to combat exposure. Despite notable progress in both Jordyn’s and Jimmy’s respective individual treatment, tensions are growing at home that are related to the upcoming court proceedings and trial for the man who exploited Jordyn. To address the mounting tensions at home, the therapist decides to focus on communication. In this family session, secrets are revealed and the therapist is challenged to repair the rift between father and daughter caused by the information disclosed.
Helping an Angry Father Find Common Ground with His Son
Session
Post Session Interview
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Description
Depicts a father who has been physically violent in the past becoming intensely verbally angry, frightening and emotionally alienating his son. The therapist has to find a way to help the father feel supported, so he can engage his son with the love and appreciation which his son needs from him. With this caring and role modeling, the son can heal and move forward in his own life.
Longing to Reconnect with Family: A Teenager and His Father Encounter Their Losses and Fears
Session
Post Session Interview
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Description
In this Webinar you will meet Joshua, a 15-year-old who has been in and out of DCF care and foster homes his whole life. Recently he was arrested for attempt of armed robbery. In this session, the therapist was asked by DCF to work on strengthening the relationship between Joshua and his father to see if he could move in and live with his father’s family in the future.
When Words Aren't Enough: Combining Mitt Work with Talk Therapy
The Session
Case Conference
Post Session Interview
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Coming soon...
Description
In this session, we meet Vanessa, a 17-year-old referred to a diversion program after a stop-and-frisk incident and a recent altercation at school. She now faces possible suspension and removal from the school’s boxing program. The school’s social worker, Dr. Hydon, uses an innovative technique, therapeutic “mitt work,” to help Vanessa process intense emotions before transitioning into reflective conversation. As Vanessa shares her fear of disappointing her mom and losing her sister’s respect, Dr. Hydon gently brings her from “what ifs” to “what is.” This session offers a powerful glimpse into how creativity, trust, and emotional regulation can intersect in school-based therapy.