Workshops
ACEs and Complex (Developmental) Trauma in Children
ID: 5661WEBThis is a two-part webinar that provides an overview of the concept of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), the historical and contextual risk factors that set the stage for ACE’s, and the potential lifelong impact of ACEs. Complex Trauma has only recently been added to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and such trauma in children is often the result of multiple ACEs and toxic stress. There is a large literature on Developmental Trauma Disorder, the consequence ACEs and complex trauma in young children, but this has not yet been included in any diagnostic system. The lack of recognition of this condition is addressed, along with developing treatment models. (Former titled: Complex Trauma in Children) [Elective for Child & Adolescent Mental Health Certificate Program]Fee: $120.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 6.0 Clinical
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Webinar ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
10 am Welcome and introduction
10:05 am ACEs: original ACEs research, types of events, stress and its bodily impact, introduction to the ACEs Pyramid
10:30 am Foundational Levels of ACEs Pyramid: historical trauma, racism, video: A Girl Like Me
11:00 am Consequence of ACEs (Disrupted Neurodevelopment): brain development in early childhood, human danger response, video
11:45 am Consequence of Disrupted Neurodevelopment (Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Development): Characteristics of Complex (Developmental) Trauma in Children include four primary areas of difficulty (attachment and relational issues, dysregulation, negative self-concept, cognitive difficulties)
12:30 pm Problems in Definition of Trauma: DSM-5-TR, ICD-11, and issues specific to children
12:50 pm Conclusion/Q&A
Day 2
10:00 am Complex (Developmental) Trauma in Children: General treatment issues
10:15 am ARC Foundational Strategies: Engagement and education, routines and rhythms
10:30 am ARC Model: Attachment interventions
11:00 am ARC Model: Regulation Strategies
11:30 am ARC Model: Competency Strategies
12:00 pm ARC Model: Trauma Experience Integration and Fragmented Self-States
12:30 pm Case vignette: identifying criteria of Complex (Developmental) Trauma in Children and discussion of treatment interventions Target AudienceSocial Workers and Allied Health ProfessionalsContent LevelBeginner - AdvancedWebinar Completion RequirementsTo earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion. System Requirements
- Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
- Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher
- Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.