THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA, plus Clinician Self-Care

During this presentation, clinicians will learn to recognize reactions to trauma in clients; create a common language for trauma; and learn the best way to be compassionate, flexible, and willing to hand control over to the client. Additionally, increasing our own self-care is vital to this work and ensures lower risk of burnout and compassion fatigue. We will discuss how hard it can be to work with trauma and how we can ensure we are caring for ourselves to avoid burnout.

In becoming trauma-informed, it is crucial to create an understanding of the impact trauma can have on recovery and substance use.a clinician learns to recognize reactions to trauma in clients; particularly those strongly connected with substance use disorders. This presentation will increase understanding of the importance of acknowledging trauma and trauma responses in all forms with a variety of clients--"See Something, Say Something."

Secondary to noticing the reactions and symptoms of trauma, we must also be able to help clients to have a common language by “Getting on the Same Page.” The common language allows clients to have a way to describe their experiences not only to clinicians but also to those within their support network.

The final piece for trauma-informed care within this presentation is “Leading from Behind.” This is a time for clinicians to remember that clients with a trauma background often need someone who is compassionate, flexible, and willing to hand control over to the client.

Courtney Kibble, PsyD

Dr. Kibble is a Clinical Psychologist with areas of specialization in addiction and trauma. She currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Roosevelt University. Additionally, she is the Director of the PsyD Program. She has been teaching full-time since 2018 with multiple years teaching part-time while in full-time clinical work. She has taught courses across multiple domains of psychology including introductory courses, as well as courses in trauma; research methods; clinical and counseling skills; assessment and diagnosing; addictions; career development; and practicum seminars. At Roosevelt University, she currently teaches clinical skills, chemical dependency, psychopathology, and other PsyD specific courses.

Dr. Kibble's areas of expertise include addictions and substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, trauma techniques, trauma-informed care, self-care and avoiding burnout, and mindfulness.

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will increase understanding of trauma in client presentations and the impact on mental health, substance use, and daily life concerns.

2. Participants will be encouraged to utilize appropriate skills that are trauma informed.

3. Participants will learn to use the window of tolerance to establish a common language as well as to promote well rounded recovery goals.

4. Participants will be able to explain the exposure and symptoms that tend to increase burnout and reduce overall wellness for professionals working with substance use disorders.

5. Participants will be able to demonstrate a variety of self-care and mindfulness practices they have learned and practiced in the session.

Schedule

9:30-10:00: Registration, Networking, and Refreshments

10:00-10:45: Session 1

10:45-10:55: Morning Break

10:55-11:50: Session 2

11:50-12:30: Lunch

12:30-1:50: Session 3

1:50-2:00: Afternoon Break

2:00-3:00: Session 4