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Professional Development Calendar: Trauma Proficient Practice Series

Trauma Proficient Practice Series: Foundation
Basic Training in Child Trauma (Virtual)
Understanding how early traumatic experiences impact child and adolescent development, identity, and behavior is critical to providing quality mental health care. This training will explore the impact of child trauma on brain development, personality, relationships, and behavior. It will also provide a detailed discussion regarding how early attachments impact mental health and the influence of intergenerational trauma on child and family functioning. This training is appropriate for all mental health professionals working with children and adolescents.

There is no cost to attend the event. Details on available CE credits will be shared later. Questions regarding registration may be directed to Patrick Webster at websterp3@upmc.edu or 412-439-8580.

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"Basic Training in Child Trauma" offerings in 2024; select desired date to register.

Thursday 11/21/2024, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

"Basic Training in Child Trauma" offerings in 2025; select desired date to register.

Friday 1/24/2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Monday 3/24/2025, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Thursday 5/15/2025, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Wednesday 7/30/2025, 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM (including 30-minute lunch break)

Tuesday 9/23/2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Monday 11/17/2025, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Trauma Proficient Practice Series: Demonstration
Examining Experience Through the Trauma Lenses (Virtual)
This training will demonstrate how to examine specific case information through the trauma lenses discussed in “Basic Training in Child Trauma”. Utilizing real case information, we walk through the process of analyzing developmental history, trauma, and relationship information from the client to better understand the impact of early traumatic experiences on their current psychological functioning. The analysis includes insights derived from viewing children’s behavior as a non-verbal form of communication. We then consider how this information can inform treatment approaches tailored to each provider’s own setting. Participants will also receive information regarding secondary traumatic stress and supports using reflective supervision.This training is appropriate for all mental health professionals working with children and adolescents.

There is no cost to attend the event. Details on available CE credits will be shared later. Questions regarding registration may be directed to Patrick Webster at websterp3@upmc.edu or 412-439-8580.

Click to see future dates and registration links (all times Eastern).

"Examining Experience Through the Trauma Lenses" offerings in 2024; select desired date to register.

Thursday 9/26/2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern SOLD OUT

Tuesday 12/3/2024, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern

"Examining Experience Through the Trauma Lenses" offerings in 2025; select desired date to register.

Wednesday 2/5/2025, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern

Tuesday 4/8/2025, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern

Monday 6/2/2025, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern

Friday 8/15/2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern

Wednesday 10/8/2025, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern

Thursday 12/4/2025, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern