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Friday January 17, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
1 CE Credit
Program Description:
While the current DSM does not include a diagnosis for Complex-Trauma, providers recognize the need for additional guidance when working with clients who have a different presentation than Simple PTSD. This presentation will review a brief history of trauma disorders and treatment, as well as the seven guidelines for working with adults with complex trauma that was created by Division 56 (Trauma Psychology) and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD). These guidelines were approved and published by the American Psychological Association (APA) in August 2024.
Level of Instruction:
Intermediate
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the differences between simple and complex trauma
2. Identify and explain the updated practice guidelines for treating adults with complex trauma history
About the Presenters:
Dr. Jes Leonard is a licensed psychologist in NH and ME. She currently serves as the Training Director for the post-doc and practicum training program at Lifestance NH, Regional Testing Director for Lifestance NH/ME, and Assistant Professor of Practice at Rivier University PsyD program. She graduated from West Virginia University with a doctoral degree in counseling psychology
Dr. Leonard is trained as a generalist psychologist and specializes in treating trauma, including childhood, sexual, combat, and complex trauma. Dr. Leonard is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS).
Dr. Leonard will be joined by two current PsyD candidates from Rivier University – Mr. Jon Codraro, LCMHC, LCPC and Ms. Stacy Farese, LCPC. Both are clinical professionals who have a passion for working with clients with trauma histories.
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NHPA prices workshops by CE credit hour:
$25.00 per CE for members; $35.00 per CE for non-members
Paying with a check:
Checks must be received within one week of the event. If payment has not been received, registrant will still have option to pay online with a credit card up until the day before the program. If an invoice remains open on the day of the event, the registrant will not be allowed to attend.
Cancellation policy:
Refunds, minus a 10% cancellation fee, will be issued for all cancellations received two weeks prior to the start of the course. No refunds or vouchers will be made thereafter. No-shows are not refunded.
Attendance policy:
Full attendance is required to obtain CEs per NHPA policy. No partial credit will be given. Those who attend the workshop and complete the evaluation form will receive 1 continuing education credit. Please note that APA CE rules require that we only give credit to those who attend the entire workshop. Those arriving after the scheduled start time or leaving before the workshop is completed will not receive CE credits.
Registrations are Transferable:
Registrants can transfer an event confirmation to another individual. The NHPA office must be notified of the transfer at least 24 hours prior to the event.
This program is sponsored by the New Hampshire Psychological Association. NHPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NHPA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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