The workshop introduces the Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Model (RITTM). RITTM is a finely attuned, comprehensive, body-based method to heal and reconnect the mind and body. RITTM was born out of an integration of evidence-based trauma treatment models such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic therapies, Gestalt, Energy Psychology, and Mindfulness.
RITTM teaches therapists to integrate and blend the aforementioned modalities and offers resources and tools for them to provide individualized, client-centered, and holistic trauma treatment. RITTM potentially reduces the number of sessions required by half. The model teaches individuals how to be a trauma therapist by resourcing both themselves and their clients, processing trauma in a contained way, and emphasizing the importance of the therapeutic alliance by focusing on attachment wounds. RITTM prepares therapists to work with incidental and relational trauma as well as complex PTSD. The methodology follows three sequential phases beginning with stabilization through the therapeutic alliance, grounding, and resourcing. The subsequent phase allows for processing memories in a contained way by utilizing an integration of EMDR, Brainspotting, and a blend of body resources. The third phase encompasses integration of phase 1 and 2 focusing on the trauma that has been worked through and maintenance of what has been achieved. Reconnect Center has kept symptoms improvement data for the past three years and our results demonstrate a 90% improvement of trauma symptoms and 61% improvement of anxiety symptoms utilizing RITTM. Recently, we conducted three case studies, two of which were sexual assault female survivors of Caucasian and Hispanic decent, and one was a physical abuse survivor of African American descent. Between pre and post-test scores of the BDI-II, BAI, and PCL-C, scores were lower with an average improvement of 75% on the BDI, 35% on the BAI, and 58% on the PCL-C within just five, 90-minute sessions.
FREE WEBINAR
RITTM (Module 1 - Session 2)
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Karol Darsa, Psy.D
Course Length: 4 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the different techniques and differentiate when appropriate to use them.
- Identify various models of trauma and information processing
- Design an integrative treatment plan using the integrative model.
- Summarize the three-phase approach to trauma.
- Participants will determine appropriate use of mindfulness and apply it to trauma treatment
- Integrate somatic tracking skills when working with the body.
- Apply eye movement techniques to process trauma after resourcing.
- Distinguish eye spot techniques versus eye movements.
- Clinically judge the therapeutic alliance in trauma treatment.
This workshop Offers 4 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
The workshop introduces the Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Model (RITTM). RITTM is a finely attuned, comprehensive, body-based method to heal and reconnect the mind and body. RITTM was born out of an integration of evidence-based trauma treatment models such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic therapies, Gestalt, Energy Psychology, and Mindfulness.
RITTM teaches therapists to integrate and blend the aforementioned modalities and offers resources and tools for them to provide individualized, client-centered, and holistic trauma treatment. RITTM potentially reduces the number of sessions required by half. The model teaches individuals how to be a trauma therapist by resourcing both themselves and their clients, processing trauma in a contained way, and emphasizing the importance of the therapeutic alliance by focusing on attachment wounds. RITTM prepares therapists to work with incidental and relational trauma as well as complex PTSD. The methodology follows three sequential phases beginning with stabilization through the therapeutic alliance, grounding, and resourcing. The subsequent phase allows for processing memories in a contained way by utilizing an integration of EMDR, Brainspotting, and a blend of body resources. The third phase encompasses integration of phase 1 and 2 focusing on the trauma that has been worked through and maintenance of what has been achieved. Reconnect Center has kept symptoms improvement data for the past three years and our results demonstrate a 90% improvement of trauma symptoms and 61% improvement of anxiety symptoms utilizing RITTM. Recently, we conducted three case studies, two of which were sexual assault female survivors of Caucasian and Hispanic decent, and one was a physical abuse survivor of African American descent. Between pre and post-test scores of the BDI-II, BAI, and PCL-C, scores were lower with an average improvement of 75% on the BDI, 35% on the BAI, and 58% on the PCL-C within just five, 90-minute sessions.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the different techniques and differentiate when appropriate to use them.
- Identify various models of trauma and information processing
- Design an integrative treatment plan using the integrative model.
- Summarize the three-phase approach to trauma.
- Participants will determine appropriate use of mindfulness and apply it to trauma treatment
- Integrate somatic tracking skills when working with the body.
- Apply eye movement techniques to process trauma after resourcing.
- Distinguish eye spot techniques versus eye movements.
- Clinically judge the therapeutic alliance in trauma treatment.
Agenda:
Module 1: Initial Phase of Trauma Treatment
July 17th
9:00 AM-11:00 AM PT (12:00PM - 2:00 PM EST)
Understand what trauma is and its impact of it on the person’s well-being.
- Introduce what is trauma treatment and what is not
- Stress vs. Trauma
- Trauma and the Brain
11:00 AM -11:15 AM PT (2:00PM - 2:15PM EST)
Break
11:15 AM -1:00 PM PT (2:15 PM - 4:00 PM EST)
- Pierre Janet’s Treatment phases
- Five Common Mistakes in Trauma Treatment
- Trauma Treatment Goal
July 18
9:00 AM-11:00 AM PT (12:00PM - 2:00 PM EST)
Lecture about stabilization and resourcing
- Intro to Reconnect Integrative Trauma Treatment Model (RITTM) philosophy
- Window of Tolerance
- Study treatment phases
- Explain the importance of stabilization when working with complex trauma
11:00 AM -11:15 AM PT (2:00PM - 2:15PM EST)
Break
11:15 AM -1:00 PM PT (2:15 PM - 4:00 PM EST)
- Prepare therapists to work with traumatized clients
- Teach the concept “Relationship with Self”
Resourcing exercising and teaching of tools.
- Orientation to Here and Now
- Breathing
- EMDR Resourcing
July 19
9:00 AM-11:00 AM PT (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST)
- Voo Sound Technique
- EFT
11:00 AM -11:15 AM PT (2:00 PM - 2:15 PM EST)
Break
11:15 AM -1:00 PM PT (2:15 PM - 4:00 PM EST)
Develop foundational skills for the stabilization of trauma patients.
Case Examples of Module 1
- Somatic Resources
- Somatic tracking tools
- Mindfulness
- Grounding techniques
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.
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