Understanding Trauma: Based on the book by Bessel Van Der Kolk “The Body Keeps the Score” (2HR) Presented by Dreya Blume, MSW, LCSW

Understanding Trauma: Based on the book by Bessel Van Der Kolk “The Body Keeps the Score” (2HR)

$32.00

Categories: Clinical, Online Course Tags: clinical, stripe, Stripe only

Description

This training provides an overview of trauma’s effects on the brain, mind, and body, based on principles from the book The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk; focusing on the neuroscience of trauma, attachment, and the body’s response to traumatic experiences. Participants will explore evidence-based approaches for working with trauma survivors.

Upon completion of this training, learners will be able to:

Explain how trauma impacts brain function and physiological responses.
Identify the connections between attachment, stress, and trauma.
Analyze the role of implicit and explicit memory in trauma processing.
Apply trauma-informed strategies to support recovery and emotional regulation.

Social workers completing this course receive 2 Clinical asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 hours of Clinical continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Dreya Blume, MSW, LCSW

Recording Date: 03/20/2024

Course Format

Course Format: Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved.

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Syllabus

Understanding Trauma: Based on the book by Bessel Van Der Kolk “The Body Keeps the Score” (2HR) Syllabus

I. The Nature and Impact of Trauma

Trauma as a current imprint, not just a memory
The body’s survival response and difficulty with denial
Self-blame and the challenge of emotional regulation
Effects of inescapable shock and persistent stress

II. How Trauma Rewires the Brain

Reorganization of brain regions in response to trauma
Disrupted balance between the limbic system, brain stem, and cortex
Role of the amygdala, thalamus, and hippocampus in trauma response
Memory processing: fragmented, sensory, and preverbal imprints

III. Memory Systems and Neurological Patterns

Differences between implicit (body) and explicit (narrative) memory
“Speechless horror”: Broca’s area dysfunction and verbal inhibition
Pre-cognitive vs. post-cognitive circuits in threat response
Disrupted time and sequence awareness due to hippocampal impairment

IV. The Physiology of Trauma

Constant CNS activation and eventual system fatigue
Physical manifestations: nausea, tightness, rigidity, hypervigilance
Chronic inability to feel joy, pleasure, or calm
Serotonin’s role in fear regulation and the effects of SSRIs

V. Behavioral and Emotional Reactions to Trauma

Reenactment and the “compulsion to repeat” painful experiences
Trauma-driven behaviors misinterpreted as pathology (e.g., ADHD)
The addictive dynamic of seeking out danger for stimulation
Shame, numbness, and detachment from emotional life

VI. The Role of Attachment and Attunement

Bowlby and Ainsworth’s attachment theory and child development
Disorganized attachment: confusion, fear, and inconsistent behavior
Mirror neurons and the importance of synchronized caregiver interaction
Long-term effects of neglect and abuse on relational capacity

VII. The Dance of Attunement and Emotional Development

Delight, rupture, repair, and reconnection as key bonding processes
Failure to soothe and acknowledge distress disrupts emotional growth
Secure attachment as foundation for empathy, self-regulation, and agency
Role reversal, emotional numbing, and fear-driven bonding patterns

VIII. Approaches to Healing Trauma

Importance of body-based therapies to regulate nervous system
Somatic experiencing: releasing stored trauma through physical awareness
EMDR and the role of sensory processing in trauma recovery
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and memory reconsolidation

IX. Rethinking Traditional Talk Therapy

Limitations of CBT and prolonged exposure for trauma
The importance of integrating body, brain, and emotional awareness
Risks of retraumatization through repeated narrative retelling
Healing as reclaiming presence, control, and safety in the body

X. Clinical Insights and Practical Strategies

Helping clients tolerate distress without being overwhelmed
Using sensory modalities (music, movement, breathwork) to support healing
Trauma-informed language, attunement, and co-regulation
Empowering clients to engage the present moment and rebuild agency