Core Areas of Knowledge

I. Introductory Level:

1.1. Complex post traumatic effects and responses:

Complex post traumatic effects and responses

Foundational areas of knowledge.

1.2 Assessment

Assessment of trauma and dissociation–DES, PCL TSI-2

1.3 Treatment of complex trauma and dissociation

Introduction to the Treatment of Complex Trauma- Child, Adolescent or Adult

Establishing & conducting an effective trauma therapy

Memory, trauma, and suggestibility

Staged treatment – the road map: Stage I, Stage II, Stage III models of treatment of post traumatic disorders

II. Intermediate Level

2.1 Intermediate Assessment

Frankel article, Dell & O’Neill, Loewenstein’s Office Mental Exam, MID

2.2. Treatment of Complex Trauma & Dissociative Disorders

2.3. Relational challenges in trauma/dissociation therapy

Transference/countertransference patterns

Vicarious traumatization

2.4. Management of self-injurious behaviors

2.5. Ethics/professional issues and risk management

III. Advanced Level

3.1. Advanced treatment of DID: Trauma processing, fusion/integration

3.2. Relational challenges in trauma/dissociation therapy

3.3. Tutorial on neurobiology of trauma, concepts of dissociation

3.4. Tutorial on current research in complex trauma and dissociation

3.5. Psychopharmacology of complex traumatic disorders

3.6 Comorbid Disorders: Medical illnesses, substance use, eating disorders

3.7 Historical/ Societal