Title: ABCs of Trauma

Presenter: A. Stephen Lenz, PhD

Description: A. Stephen Lenz, Ph.D., LPC, discusses pertinent facts pertaining to trauma and trauma-informed counseling in the United States. He describes sources of trauma and types of responses, and covers various assessments and treatment strategies. Dr. Lenz is an assistant professor of Counseling at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. His work has primarily focused on applications of trauma-focused treatments among individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder.

Title: Children and Trauma

Presenter: Kimberly N. Frazier, PhD

Description: In this webinar, Kimberly N. Frazier, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, NCC, presents an overview of childhood trauma. She provides examples of trauma and its impact and symptomology in children. Types of treatment and important factors for clinicians are discussed. Dr. Frazier is an assistant professor of Counselor Education at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. She has published articles on cultured centered counseling with young children populations and families, and on the use of culturally based counseling with children and families experiencing trauma and crisis.

Title: Counseling Practice During Phases of a Pandemic Virus

Title: Counseling Refugees: Addressing Trauma, Stress, and Resilience

Presenter: Rachael D. Goodman, PhD

Description: The UN estimates that there are 60 million forcibly displaced persons worldwide, a number that has not been seen since during World War II. Rachael D. Goodman, Ph.D., LPC, educates counselors about the unique concerns and strengths of refugees; explains useful models for understanding trauma and related mental health concerns among refugees; and provides appropriate interventions that are grounded in ecosystemic and multicultural-social justice counseling frameworks. Dr. Goodman has served as an assistant professor in the Counseling and Development Program at George Mason University since 2010. Her work is grounded in social justice and multiculturalism, with a focus on trauma counseling.

Title: Counseling Students Who Have Experienced Trauma: Practical Recommendations at the Elementary, Secondary, and College Levels

Presenters: Richard Joseph Behun, PhD; Julie A. Cerrito, PhD; and Eric W. Owens, PhD

Description: Counselors require special skills when counseling students who have experienced trauma. In this session, Richard Joseph Behun, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS, Julie A. Cerrito, Ph.D., NCC, NCSC, and Eric W. Owens, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS, make practical recommendations for how to counsel students at the elementary, secondary, and college levels. They discuss developmental and risk factors for students at the each level and cover trauma-related responses and treatment considerations. Dr. Behun is an assistant professor at Marywood University. Dr. Cerrito is an assistant professor and director of the school counseling program at The University of Scranton. Dr. Owens is an assistant professor and graduate program coordinator in the Department of Counselor Education at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

Title: Disaster Mental Health Counseling: A Guide to Preparing and Responding, Fourth Edition

Title: Dissociation and Trauma Spectrum

Presenter: Mike Dubi, EdD

Description: In this webinar, Mike Dubi, Ed.D., LMHC, defines trauma, dissociation, and the relationship between the two. He discusses the causes and symptoms of dissociation, and offers suggestions on how to work with it in counseling. Dr. Dubi is an associate professor in the Counselor Education and Supervision, Mental Health Counseling, Forensic Psychology and Counseling Psychology programs at Argosy University at Sarasota.

Title: For Shame! The Neglected Emotion in PTSD

Presenter: Thom Field, PhD

Description: The primary emotions of PTSD are usually considered to be fear and terror in reaction to external dangers. However, the perceived internal threat—fear of exposing one’s shame—is often the predominant emotion for trauma survivors.This session describes the development of shame, focuses on the crucial role that shame plays in PTSD, and concludes with demonstrations of how counselor immediacies can use experiences of shame in the session as opportunities to promote client self-empathy and enhance shame resilience.

Title: Healing the Brave New World: Resolving Trauma Issues for Millennials Using Social Media

Presenters: Stacy Speedlin, PhD and Jordan Elliott, MS

Description: Trauma and social media have a pervasive presence across many cultures and societies and impact people of all ages. However, research indicates an overlap for adolescents who experience trauma who also have access to technology and social media, yet little is known regarding the healing impact social media and technology can have on survivors of trauma. This session seeks to explore how clinicians can utilize social media to invoke healing from trauma and resolve grief in clients from the millennial generation.

Title: Human Trafficking

Presenter: Jared S. Rose, MA

Description: With between 800,000 and 4 million individuals sold for sex or labor every year, modern-day slavery (human trafficking) is the world’s second largest criminal industry in the world, and the fastest growing. Jared S. Rose, M.A., LPC/CR, NCC, provides an overview of this social justice problem, its impact on victims, and the necessary supports to assist individuals in their movement toward being survivors and thrivers. He discusses the warning signs, screening methods, and counseling approaches and interventions that are appropriate with this population and provides counseling resources for this population. Participants will learn how counselors can be social justice advocates against the trafficking of people. Mr. Rose’s areas of expertise include HIV/AIDS, human trafficking, sex/sexuality/gender minorities, sexual health, and the impact of culture on sexualization of children and the sexual exploitation of women/girls.