Trauma Informed Care and the Impact on Family Systems
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Date & Time
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Location
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2421 W 7th St unit 400
2421 West 7th Street
Fort Worth, TX 76107
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Explain trauma informed treatment.
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Describe 3 or more effects of trauma on physiology and the brain
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Define neuroplasticity and describe its role in trauma treatment
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Identify 2 or more ways the family plays a role in recovery
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Identify 3 ways to support a systematic approach to trauma treatment
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this presentation is to implement collaborative frameworks to strengthen authentic conversations and improve patient experience and to recognize and address barriers to effective communication and collaboration leading to enhanced patient experiences.
Description
Trauma informed treatment and the impact on family systems, takes a deeper look at what trauma actually is in all its contexts. Describes in detail the effects trauma has on many aspects of our lives, and how most maladaptive coping mechanisms are simply survival strategies that at one time in our lives were very adaptive. Finally we explore how family can be a source of risk and protection when dealing with the aftermath of trauma, and focus on ways we all can support a more systemic approach to treating trauma.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Shara Turner, LPC, MSC, NCC, EAGALA, is the Clinical Director at Sabino Recovery. She is a trauma survivor and advocates for treating all individuals through a lens of trauma. Ms. Turner’s extensive personal and professional experience gives her the knowledge and passion to train, educate, and treat every individual she encounters. Since her induction to Sabino in 2019, Ms. Turner has developed a comprehensive, individualized, and sophisticated program that has seen incredible success in changing the lives of those affected by trauma.
Ms. Turner brings a unique perspective and skill set to Sabino Recovery. She has spent the last nine years in public health working with individuals who have been dual-diagnosed with various substance use and mental health disorders, complex trauma, and extreme environmental and social issues. The challenges faced in this arena have given her a strong practice base in diagnosis, treatment, and case management. In addition to attaining the licensed professional counselor certification, Ms. Turner is certified by Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (Eagala) and is versed in various therapeutic modalities, including DBT, CPT, and CBT. Ms. Turner’s passion lies in removing the stigma of diagnosis and treating the individual, utilizing an integrative and holistic approach.