Joseph Campbell, the author of the Hero's Journey, famously writes, "Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.” When an individual is confronted with this heart wrenching reality it shakes them to their core. Their reality has now been pulled out from underneath them in an instant, their life will never be the same. We as clinicians, have an obligation to, when presented with such a client, treat them with the utmost sensitivity and understanding of the trauma they are currently experiencing. Betrayal trauma is unique in that it hits at the very core of who we are. A woman healing through betrayal trauma loses trust in her spouse, herself, her judgment, and her reality. There are so many layers to this complex trauma and knowing how to properly treat it is crucial. Both Dr. Stefanie Carnes, in her book, Facing Heartbreak, as well as Dr. Sherri Keffer , in her book, Intimate Deception walk through the beginning stages of loss and grief. Through this lecture, we will use these resources, as well as others, as a baseline of understanding the pain of these men and women and go through the intricate, necessary steps towards healing. Pulling on studies, as well as anecdotal research we will discuss the unique struggles partners face from within. After working with so many partners of betrayal, and having the humbling experience of watching them heal through this journey and come out stronger, I feel it is imperative to share this knowledge and research with fellow clinicians so no partner has to suffer alone.
https://nefesh.org/workshops/BetrayalTrauma/viewFREE WEBINAR
Betrayal Trauma, How we Help them Heal
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Rachel Slochowsky, LMFT CSAT CPTT
Course Length: 3 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- Define betrayal trauma and identify at least three ways it may present in clients.
- Describe the stages of loss and trauma, as well as the stages of healing.
- Select and implement practical tools and interventions for clients healing from betrayal trauma.
- Analyze and apply relevant research findings on betrayal trauma to therapeutic approaches.
This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
Joseph Campbell, the author of the Hero's Journey, famously writes, "Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.” When an individual is confronted with this heart wrenching reality it shakes them to their core. Their reality has now been pulled out from underneath them in an instant, their life will never be the same. We as clinicians, have an obligation to, when presented with such a client, treat them with the utmost sensitivity and understanding of the trauma they are currently experiencing. Betrayal trauma is unique in that it hits at the very core of who we are. A woman healing through betrayal trauma loses trust in her spouse, herself, her judgment, and her reality. There are so many layers to this complex trauma and knowing how to properly treat it is crucial. Both Dr. Stefanie Carnes, in her book, Facing Heartbreak, as well as Dr. Sherri Keffer , in her book, Intimate Deception walk through the beginning stages of loss and grief. Through this lecture, we will use these resources, as well as others, as a baseline of understanding the pain of these men and women and go through the intricate, necessary steps towards healing. Pulling on studies, as well as anecdotal research we will discuss the unique struggles partners face from within. After working with so many partners of betrayal, and having the humbling experience of watching them heal through this journey and come out stronger, I feel it is imperative to share this knowledge and research with fellow clinicians so no partner has to suffer alone.
Learning Objectives:
- Define betrayal trauma and identify at least three ways it may present in clients.
- Describe the stages of loss and trauma, as well as the stages of healing.
- Select and implement practical tools and interventions for clients healing from betrayal trauma.
- Analyze and apply relevant research findings on betrayal trauma to therapeutic approaches.
Agenda:
Agenda: Throughout the lecture I would like the audience to gain:
1) An in depth understanding of what betrayal trauma is and why it is unique to other traumas (25 min).
2) Specific Steps taken towards healing (disclosure process,practical tools, as well as experiential exercises)
3) What a client experiences post disclosure and how to give them the tools to process what they have heard (steps 2 & 3 about 45 min)
4) A thorough analysis as well as a practical understanding of the research around betrayal trauma (20 min)
5) How a client can re-discover themselves through this journey (20 min)
6) Leave about 15 min for questions
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.