Trauma Psychotherapy with Kristine Burkman, PhD-Trauma Psychotherapy

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The video is a webinar on trauma psychotherapy, specifically focusing on trauma profiles and the importance of understanding and tailoring interventions based on an individual's trauma profile. The speaker emphasizes the differences between complex trauma and developmental trauma, as well as the impact of neglect on a child's development. They also discuss the importance of addressing race-based stress and trauma as well as moral injury in trauma therapy.<br /><br />The video highlights the need to consider a person's level of integration and how trauma has affected their ability to express emotions and thoughts. It emphasizes the use of evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD and the challenges of working with individuals who are actively using substances. The speaker suggests starting with stabilization and coping skills before diving into deeper trauma work. They introduce Judith Herman's phase-based model of recovery, which focuses on stabilization, processing, and integration.<br /><br />The video also touches on the challenges of working with trauma survivors in group settings and the importance of creating a safe environment. The speaker stresses the assessment of both symptom reduction and quality of life improvement in trauma therapy. They recommend additional individual training and consultation with colleagues who have expertise in trauma therapy.<br /><br />Overall, the webinar aims to provide clinicians with a better understanding of trauma and its effects in order to enhance their ability to provide effective treatment to individuals with addiction and trauma.

Keywords

trauma psychotherapy

trauma profiles

tailoring interventions

complex trauma

developmental trauma

neglect and child development

race-based stress

moral injury

integration and trauma

evidence-based psychotherapies

substance use and trauma

stabilization and coping skills

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