V-STEP: TRAUMA SERIES: Understanding the Cause &... Part 2 of 4

Trauma Series is a four-part session that is taught by Dr. Michael F. Barnes focusing on elements related to trauma.

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DATE and TIME:

Thursday, June 20, 2024 ~ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

SUMMARY:

Part II: Understanding The Cause & Symptoms of Developmental/Complex Trauma

Typically, developmental and complex trauma result when care-giving or intimate partners prevent a child or adult from developing a healthy emotional connection to others, positive self-esteem, a belief that they have the right to be here, to have needs, and to get those needs met. In this presentation, Dr. Barnes will discuss the impact of epigenetics and transgenerational transmission of trauma throughout multiple generations in a family. He will also discuss the association of ACES (Adverse Childhood Events) and symptoms of developmental and complex trauma. He will discuss the signs and symptoms that individuals with developmental and complex trauma will present when starting treatment. Finally, he will discuss clinical interventions that work to resolve developmental and complex trauma symptoms.

OBJECTIVES:

• Participants will be able to identify the clinical differences between developmental and complex traumatic stress.
• Participants will be able to identify the signs and symptoms of developmental and complex traumatic stress.
• Participants will be able to recognize the medical and emotional problems that can emerge as a result of ACES.
• Participants will be introduced to the NeuroAffective Relational Model (Heller & LaPierre, 2014) as a valuable clinical framework for working with developmental and complex traumatic stress.

Trainer Bio:

Dr. Michael Barnes is a Master Addiction Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Diplomate in the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. He serves as the Chief Clinical Officer at the Foundry Treatment Center in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He provides administrative and clinical oversight for all residential and outpatient programs. Dr. Barnes comes to the Foundry after serving for five years as the Clinical Manager of Residential Services at CeDAR (Center for Dependency, Addiction, and Rehabilitation) at the University of Colorado Hospital and 10 years as a full-time clinical professor in Counseling. Most recently he served as the Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Assistant Professor in the MA Program in Counseling at the University of Colorado Denver. Dr. Barnes has developed trauma integrated clinical models for the treatment of individuals with co-occurring addiction and trauma and he speaks nationally on Families, Trauma, and Addiction. Dr. Barnes received his BA in Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, his M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Pittsburgh, and his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Florida State University.

Training Contact: Anne Milun (Litecky), VASIII, Program Manager, 410-837-5055, alitecky@ubalt.edu, Cherie Peay, cpeay@ubalt.edu, 443-600-1621, Nicole Feldhaus-Litecky, nfeldhauslitecky@ubalt.edu, 410-274-4655

ROPER VICTIM ASSISTANCE ACADEMY OF MARYLAND (RVAAM) University of Baltimore

Victim Services Training Enhancement Program (V-STEP)…Bringing Crime Victim Training and Certification to Maryland Communities

Certificate of Training, Social Work CEUs and Academic Credits:

RVAAM selected curriculum has been approved for specific professions (e.g. social work, law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole) Upon completion of an online evaluation form, participants are welcome to request a Certificate of Training; Social Work Category I Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and/or academic credits. All participants are eligible to receive a Certificate of Training (1 credit per training hour).

2023V-STEP: Regional Victim Services Advanced Trainings are held in 5 regional locations across Maryland. Please contact Anne Milun, V-STEP Program Manager for information or to schedule a training at your agency or organization.