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Everything Hurts: How Trauma Became the Theory of Everything 

Michael Roeske, PsyD
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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Analyze the rapid expansion of the concept of trauma and how it has become a dominant theoretical framework and cornerstone of psychopathology research

  • Evaluate the implications of the evolving definition of trauma, including potential risks of over-pathologizing normal adversity and reinforcing a sense of helplessness

  • Explain the concept of post-traumatic growth and its relevance in shifting discussions beyond pathology to include potentially positive changes following traumatic events

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is to provide participants the background on the historical expansion of trauma theory—from its battlefield origins to its current prominence in behavioral health and youth services—while examining both the benefits of increased awareness and the risks of conceptual inflation and blurred diagnostic boundaries.

Description

Over the past century, the concept of “trauma” has evolved from a narrowly defined physical injury to a broad and sometimes ambiguous psychological construct. This presentation traces the historical expansion of trauma theory—from its battlefield origins to its current prominence in behavioral health and youth services—while examining the benefits of increased awareness and the risks of conceptual inflation and blurred diagnostic boundaries.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Michael Roeske, PsyD
Michael Roeske, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, executive leadership, and research. He is currently the Senior Director of the Center for Research and Innovation at Newport Healthcare, where he leads the outcomes monitoring, measurement-based care, and behavioral health research programs. Dr. Roeske is also a Board Member and Ethics Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Association of Addiction Professionals. He has previously held executive roles in top treatment programs and served as a clinical director, therapist, and adjunct professor across diverse settings. Dr. Roeske’s expertise has been featured in outlets like CNN, Huffington Post, and Men’s Health, and he contributes to the field through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations focused on improving behavioral healthcare practices.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Newport Healthcare