Are you a mental health professional looking to improve client engagement and outcomes in trauma therapy? Don’t miss our upcoming event, “Treating Trauma: How to Improve Client Engagement, Retention, and Outcomes,” on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 10am-12pm MST, hosted via Zoom. This training is designed to provide therapists and clinicians with practical, evidence-based strategies to enhance their trauma treatment approaches.

Whether you’re a seasoned trauma therapist or just beginning your work in PTSD treatment, this event will offer valuable insights you can apply immediately in your practice. Register today to attend for free (without CE credit) or for just $40 if you’d like to earn 2 CEUs. Even if you can’t attend live, you’ll still receive the recording and slides after the event!

Meet the Expert Speakers: Leading Psychologists in Trauma Treatment

This event features three distinguished trauma experts, each bringing extensive experience and knowledge:

• Kara Harmon, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in both Colorado and Utah, serving as the Program Manager for the PTSD Clinical Team at Veteran Affairs and founder of the Center for Post-Traumatic Growth. Dr. Harmon has led the VA Prolonged Exposure Rollout Initiative and serves as the lead supervisor for the PTSD Rotation in the APA-accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship Program. She developed an evidence-based methodology for improving client engagement and retention, which she will share during the event.
• Alex Ertl, Psy.D. is the Program Director for the Trauma, Stress, and Resilience Program at UCEBT and a licensed psychologist in both Colorado and Utah. Dr. Ertl specializes in treating trauma using EMDR and other modalities in outpatient settings. His deep understanding of trauma therapies will provide real-world applications to improve treatment outcomes.
• Carl Sallee, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist in Utah, with specialized training in trauma therapy under the guidance of Dr. Harmon. He incorporates a trauma-informed lens in all his psychotherapy work, using modalities such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

What You Will Learn in This Trauma Therapy Training

This interactive training is designed to provide you with actionable strategies to improve client motivation, retention, and outcomes. Here’s what you will learn:

• Understanding trauma's impact on brain and body: Learn how trauma affects both the brain and body by recognizing the neurobiology of PTSD and trauma-related responses.
• Building trust with clients: Discover how to humanize and validate client distress, creating a stronger therapeutic alliance and enhancing trust in the process.
• Enhancing client buy-in: Develop an approach to evidence-based treatments (EBT) that empowers clients through shared decision-making, helping them understand the rationale behind their care and stay engaged.
• Using values to keep clients motivated: Learn how to use client values to counteract emotional activation, keeping them focused and motivated throughout treatment.

Why Attend This Event?

• Proven Techniques from Experts: Learn from seasoned psychologists who specialize in trauma treatment and have a track record of improving client outcomes in clinical settings.
• Real-World Applications: Gain practical insights that you can immediately apply to your therapy sessions to boost client engagement, retention, and overall treatment effectiveness.
• Flexible Options: Whether you want to attend live or catch up later, you’ll receive the recording and slides as long as you register!
• Earn CEUs: Choose the option to earn 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for just $40, or attend for free if CEUs aren’t needed.

Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for psychologists, therapists, counselors, and other mental health professionals who work with trauma survivors. Whether you’re using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, or other trauma-focused treatments, you’ll find valuable takeaways to enhance your practice.

Event Details at a Glance:

• Event Title: Treating Trauma: How to Improve Client Engagement, Retention, and Outcomes
• Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
• Time: 10am – 12pm MST
• Location: Virtual via Zoom
• Cost: Free to attend without CE credit, or $40 for 2 CEUs
• Speakers: Kara Harmon, Ph.D., Alex Ertl, Psy.D., and Carl Sallee, Psy.D.

Recording and slides are emailed to all registrants, even if you can’t attend live!

Register Now to Secure Your Spot!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the experts in trauma therapy. Register today and receive valuable insights, practical strategies, and continuing education credits (if needed). Remember, even if you can't attend live, you'll receive access to the recording and slides after the event.

Register now and take your trauma treatment skills to the next level!