Lisa Ferentz: Part 4, Moving From Post-Traumatic Stress To...

This V-STEP session is a four part training by Lisa Ferentz that explores the elements of trauma and its victims as well as victim service professionals. Each trainings and its summary is outlined below.

SUMMARY:

PART IV: Moving From Post-Traumatic Stress to Post-Traumatic Growth

Much has been written about the long-term adverse affects of traumatic life experiences, including PTSD, depression, and addiction. In this workshop we will focus on an exciting and encouraging alternative byproduct to traumatic events that takes us through the pain and grief of trauma but eventually brings us to a place of newfound hope, resiliency, and healing. We will explore the tangible markers of Post-Traumatic Growth, including: increased attachment and a new way of relating to others; the capacity to believe in new possibilities; the rediscovery of personal strengths; and a newfound appreciation for life in general. Using video, a specific case example of one woman’s journey from post-traumatic stress to post-traumatic growth will be incorporated into the workshop and serve as a powerful source of inspiration.

OBJECTIVES:

• Give three examples of how the meaning clients attach to trauma can either intensify or mitigate their experiences.
• Explain the “hamster wheel” phenomenon of perpetually asking “why” trauma occurred and how to navigate it in therapy.
• Identify the 5 measurable arenas that are indicative of Post-traumatic Growth and give examples of each.
• Describe and implement strategies designed to introduce and nurture the concepts of Post-traumatic Growth in our healing journeys.

Trainer Bio:

Lisa Ferentz, LCSW-C DAPA

The Ferentz Institute [email protected]

Lisa is a recognized expert in the strengths-based, de-pathologized treatment of trauma and has been in private practice for over 38 years. She presents workshops and keynote addresses nationally and internationally, and is a clinical consultant to practitioners and mental health agencies in the United States, Canada, the UK and Ireland. She has been an Adjunct Faculty member at several Universities, and is the Founder of “The Ferentz Institute,” now in its fifteenth year of providing continuing education to mental health professionals and graduating several thousand clinicians from her two Certificate Programs in Advanced Trauma Treatment. In 2009 she was voted the “Social Worker of Year” by the Maryland Society for Clinical Social Work. Lisa is the author of “Treating Self-Destructive Behaviors in Traumatized Clients: A Clinician’s Guide,” now in its second edition, “Letting Go of Self-Destructive Behaviors: A Workbook of Hope and Healing,” and “Finding Your Ruby Slippers: Transformative Life Lessons From the Therapist’s Couch.” Lisa also hosted a weekly radio talk show, writes blogs and articles for websites on trauma, attachment, self-destructive behaviors, and self-care, teaches on many webinars, and is a contributor to Psychologytoday.com. You can follow Lisa’s work on her website, theferentzinstitute.com, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Training Contacts:

Anne Milun, VASIII, Program Manager, 410-837-5055, [email protected]; Cherie Peay, Program Coordinator at 443-600-1621, [email protected]; and Nicole Feldhaus, Technician, 410-274-4655, [email protected]

Certificate of Training, Social Work CEUs and Academic Credits:

RVAAM selected curriculum has been approved for specific professions (e.g. social work, law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole) Upon completion of an online evaluation form, participants are welcome to request a Certificate of Training; Social Work Category I Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and/or academic credits. All participants are eligible to receive a Certificate of Training (1 credit per training hour).

ROPER VICTIM ASSISTANCE ACADMEY OF MARYLAND

Victim Services Training Enhancement Program (V-STEP)…Bringing Crime Victim Training and Certification to Maryland Communities.

Victim Services Advanced Trainings (V-STEP) are held virtually and in 5 regional locations across Maryland. Roper Victim Assistance Academy of Maryland (RVAAM) provides basic training twice a year (40 hour curriculum). For more information, please contact Anne Milun, V-STEP Program Manager for information or to schedule a training for your agency or organization.

Host or Publisher Roper Victim Assistance Academy of Maryland, University of Baltimore