Complex Trauma: An exploration of the challenge of the integration of spirituality and faith into trauma treatment

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Description: 
There has been growing recent interest in issues of spirituality and faith in trauma treatment. This presentation will provide a brief and practical introduction to such work by reviewing the integrative approach of leading trauma theorists and clinicians, Christine Courtois & Stephanie Van Deusen, to the treatment of complex trauma.

 A panel of clinicians and a theologian will then discuss ways in which such an approach, may be helpful working with a Catholic population, but also consider what such an approach might look like in light of the Catholic Christian Meta Model of the Person.

Category of Education: D1.3 Practice/Education/Research

Intended Audience: 

• Students
• Psychologists
• Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
• Clergy/Religious
• Medical professionals, M.D., P.A., Nurses

Content Learning Level: Intermediate 

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe three key features of the Courtois/Van Deusen approach to the integration of spiritual and religious themes in the treatment of complex trauma
2. Identify two ways in which the Catholic Christian Meta-model of the Person, might alter one’s understanding of complex trauma and its treatment

Schedule:

• Slide Presentation: 45 minutes (Dr Bond & Adrienne Peterson MPsy)
• Panel Discussion: 30 minutes (Dr Titus, Dr Orellana, Dr Bond)
• Audience Discussion: 15 minutes (open for questions/participant contributions)

The Catholic Psychotherapy Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Catholic Psychotherapy Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.