EARLY INTERVENTION & ASSESSMENTS IN CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX TRAUMA (6 CEs VIRTUAL)

Behavior is the language of emotion in children. If you work with children, this workshop is for you! Attendees to this workshop will gain an understanding of what complex trauma looks like in young children and how trauma can change the course of early childhood development. Attendees will learn treatment targets for young children and for their caregivers as well as assessments and intervention strategies.

 Participants who complete this workshop should be able to:
·      Describe complex trauma adaptation unique to young children regarding the following topics:

·       Developmental regression

·       Sensory impact 

·       Impact on learning and/or social skill development for preschool-aged children

·       Discuss the importance of addressing relational safety and the importance of reflective practice in early childhood work

·       Understand and implement the use of books, media or play to teach young children and the rationale for engaging caregivers in treatment and share at least one engagement strategy to use with caregivers 

·       Understand the basics of trauma-informed screening and assessment and the importance of using them with children and their families impacted by complex trauma.

Attendees will receive a Zoom link the night before the workshop.

During this virtual workshop, your video must be turned on to receive your CEs. We must be able to attest that you attended and participated in the workshop.

Students may email crampconsulting@gmail.com for a 50% discount code. No CEs will be given.

This workshop offers 6 CORE Continuing Education Credits (6 CEs).  

Presenter: Elizabeth Bartlett, LPC, NCC

Elizabeth Bartlett began her journey of serving others in working with youth at non-profit organizations in Georgia and Florida. She then moved to Mexico where she worked in education and volunteering as a helper at non-profit organizations serving marginalized populations, many of whom were victims of complex trauma. While in Mexico, she began using mindfulness meditation to facilitate progression through stages of change and emotional recovery for female victims of intimate partner/domestic violence and sexual assault. Her experience working with marginalized populations suffering complex trauma ignited a strong desire to continue her academic studies and further understand how to better assist multicultural populations. 

Elizabeth’s experiences working with marginalized populations both Stateside and in Mexico convinced her of the importance of engaging others with a trauma-informed awareness, and her ability to converse fluently in Spanish has allowed her to offer a culturally sensitive approach to treating trauma symptoms in her local Hispanic community. 

Elizabeth graduated with a master’s degree in clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University in 2022. She is trained in and practices EMDR regularly with her clients. She worked under the Supervision of Dr. Sherie Hawkins at Hope Springs Counseling for several years and is now a Licensed Professional Counselor within the practice.