
In Person
A Trauma-First Approach: Advanced Training in DBR, Dissociation, Attachment, and Family Dynamics
Treating Complex Trauma Through the Lens of Dissociation
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Treating Complex Trauma Through the Lens of Dissociation
1.0 CE Hours
Introductory
$0
Information
Date & Time
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Define complex trauma.
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Describe the basics of Structural Dissociation Theory and Deep Brain Reorienting
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Explain how dissociation and symptoms of trauma can be treated through Structural Dissociation Theory and Deep Brain Reorienting.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this workshop is to gain basic knowledge of Structural Dissociation Theory and Deep Brain Reorienting and explore how these frameworks are embedded into clinical practice.
Description
This workshop will explore two specific treatment frameworks for treating complex trauma: Structural Dissociation Theory and Deep Brain Reorienting. Participants will explore how these frameworks are embedded into clinical practice and discuss treatment implications.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters

Kendall Jordan, LCSW
Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Kendall completed her Bachelor of Science in Education at the University of Louisville in 2016. Quickly realizing her passions were outside of the traditional classroom setting, she went on to work at a youth residential home with foster children and then case management at a substance use disorder treatment facility. From there, she completed her Master of Science in Social Work at the University of Louisville, which then allowed Kendall to practice therapy in an acute residential hospital setting, individual and group therapy settings, intensive outpatient settings, as well as provide statewide implementation support to substance use treatment facilities across Kentucky. Kendall moved to Arizona in 2022 to pursue independent licensure, and is an LCSW in the state of Arizona.
Kendall embraces the holistic nature of healing, understanding that trauma manifests in one’s mind, body, emotion, energy, and spirit. Each person’s healing is as unique as their journey, so she uses a person-centered, holistic, and integrative approach to walk with clients through their journey of self-discovery and growth using a combination of evidence based therapeutic modalities to treat trauma including: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) found in Polyvagal Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and a Structural Dissociation Theory framework. Kendall works with a wide variety of clients experiencing symptoms of trauma, dissociation, grief, loss, death, substance use, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and identity challenges. Kendall embodies the belief that every person is capable and worthy of reaching their optimal growth and healing.