The Therapeutic Relationship
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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Trauma and Distress Across Generations
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Description
This webinar depicts a moment when Rose initially directs her feelings of being victimized toward her therapist. Rose expresses that therapist’s contact with her mother and school has increased the stigma and vulnerability she feels, and her sense that she’s not getting the support she needs. Rose sees the therapist as responsible for greater distress for both herself and her mother. This webinar illustrates the complexity of developmental trauma and raises questions as to whether the therapeutic relationship can be repaired. The therapist attempts to balance concerns of trust and safety in the context of Rose’s culture and the impact of developmental trauma across generations.
The Intersection Between Multi-Generational Developmental Trauma and Contextual Trauma
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Description
Introduces Miguel, a 17-year-old with a history of truancy, fighting, and multiple arrests since the age of 14— around the time his mother passed away from cancer. He lives with his grandmother and siblings and occasionally sees his father, who lives out of state. Recently, during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, Miguel was arrested for public intoxication and resisting arrest. His previous therapist of several years has transitioned out, and he is struggling to make a real connection with his new therapist.
A Father Seeking Justice in Dealing with The Child Protection System
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Description
In this webinar, viewers will meet Mr. Smith, a 27-year-old single father who works full-time as a health worker. He and his fiancé would like full custody of his 7-year-old son, Samuel. His son is under the care of DCF after reports of neglect, and Mr. Smith is required to meet with a social worker to "learn parenting skills." This webinar follows Mr. Smith’s challenges navigating the child protection system and advocating for his child.
Developmental Trauma Disorder: Helping a Young Black Man Recover from Complex Developmental Trauma
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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.
Opportunities and Challenges for Therapists Working with Families from Similar and Different Cultural Backgrounds
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Description
In this webinar, viewers see critically important moments from three dramatized therapy sessions and hear from seasoned trauma therapists who reflect on their own experiences in working with clients of similar and different racial and ethnic backgrounds to their own. Through thoughtful discussion, participants explore the intersections of developmental trauma, clinical work, and race/ethnicity. Webinar participants are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences in working across similar cultural backgrounds and will have the opportunity to share questions to further this important discussion.
Considerations for Clinicians Working with Children and Families from Different Cultural Backgrounds
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Description
In this webinar, participants will see critical moments from three dramatized therapy sessions and hear from seasoned trauma therapists reflecting on their experiences working with clients of different racial and ethnic backgrounds. Presenters lead a thoughtful discussion exploring the intersections of developmental trauma, clinical work, and race. Webinar participants are encouraged to reflect on their experiences and will have the opportunity to ask questions to further the discussion.
The Rhythm Is My Blanket: Race, Understanding, and Clinical Care
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Description
In this webinar we meet Fareed Rogers, a 17-year-old patient at a psychiatric hospital, who has a history of violent behavior. Dr. Samuels, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, with expertise in violence and trauma, has been brought in to evaluate Fareed, and determine if he should be transferred to a high-risk unit for adults.