Advanced Intensive 8 day Training
Understanding Developmental Trauma and Complex PTSD
Demystifying and Recognizing the Continuum of Dissociative and Neuro-dissociative States
This training presents a unique theoretical model based on compassionate, competency based relational interventions for complex, developmental trauma and neuro-dissociative states. The advanced resourcing and interventions taught are consistent with strengthening a client’s multi-directional attention which underlies the ability to manage neuro-dissociative states, regulate emotionally and physically, reduce ptsd symptoms and build compassionate relationships internally and externally.
Presenters:
Patti Miller, MA, LP, EMDRIA Approved Consultant

Learning Content:
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Theoretical underpinnings of the Adaptive Internal Relational Model
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Neurology of development, attachment, and information processing
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Neurological and epigenetic impact of trauma
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Developmental impact of trauma
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Core Survival Networks and the continuum of Neuro-dissociative States
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Step by step interventions to create new self-relational, somatic and neurological regulation and interactional skills
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AIR Resourcing Strategies for all phases of therapy
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Integrated EMDR and other memory processing interventions for neuro-dissociative states
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The impact of traumatic bonding on clients, therapists and the therapeutic relationship
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Compassion fatigue and therapist self care
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Programming and conditioning utilized by perpetrators in families and systems of organized violence-including cult, gang and trafficking
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Programming and conditioning embedded in societal systems such as racism, mysogyny, and religious persecution

Learning Objectives and Projected Competencies:
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Gain a working knowledge of the neurology of development, stress-danger response system and attachment strategies
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Practice using developmental information and neurology to explain trauma symptoms and activation patterns
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Apply the Adaptive Internal Relational (AIR) Network Model to case conceptualization
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Integrate existing forms of trauma treatment with the AIR Network Model of therapy
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Use competency based language in conceptualization and treatment interventions
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Recognize the range of neuro-dissociative states and the adaptive developmental nature of such
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Utilize effective intervention strategies across the spectrum of neuro-dissociative states
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Understand the continuum of programming, from Limiting beliefs to Intentional Conditioning and Programming, as it is used in families and systems of violence
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Develop intervention strategies for recognizing and intervening with the continuum of Conditioning/Programming
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Formulate effective strategies around traumatic bonding and compassion fatigue as it relates to the self of the therapist
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Integration of AIR Network therapy with EMDR and other memory processing interventions appropriate to various neuro-dissociative states (EMDR training is NOT required for this course)

Instructional methods:
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Lecture including multimedia presentations
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Experiential exercises to enhance practice and understanding of concepts
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Interactive consultation including conceptualization and development of treatment strategies
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Interactive small group practica including skills building around competency based intervention and therapeutic stance