Stress Management for the Trauma Service Provider

This important course is for all who work with traumatized people. Explore the “Stress Continuum,” the levels of stress including eustress (i.e., beneficial, motivating stress), traumatic stress, burnout, countertransference, compassion fatigue or secondary PTSD, and vicarious traumatization which may occur as a result of helping others. A discussion of coping strategies for those who work with traumatized children will also be offered. Individual self-report exercises and an experiential group support session will assist the participating trauma provider in assessing their own level of stress through sharing personal experiences with others. Stress management self care techniques will be presented, experienced and discussed.

This course is appropriate for all mental health professionals, emergency services personnel, and peer counselors.

Program Highlights

·  The “Stress continuum”

·  Signs and symptoms of excessive stress

·  Stress as related to work as a “trauma provider”

·  A variety of stress management techniques

·  Stress management in relation to “context”

·  Vicarious traumatization, compassion fatigue and burnout

·  Stress “resilience”

·  Achieve resilience and effective self care

·  Motivating factors for the work we do

·  Working with trauma survivors

Learning Objectives:

1.    Discuss motivating factors for the work we do as trauma providers

2.    Define stress, its sources and indicators

3.    Recognize your own signs and symptoms of stress

4.    Understand the impact of working with trauma survivors

5.    Discuss burnout contertransference, compassion fatigue, and vicarious traumatization, critical incident stress

6.    Identify different ways to help ourselves cope with the personal impact of the work we do

Completion of “Stress Management for the Trauma Service Provider” and receipt of a certificate indicating full attendance (13 Contact Hours) qualifies as a class in ICISF’s Certificate of Specialized Training Program.

Continuing Education Information:   Two-Day Course: 13 Contact Hours; 1.3 General CEUs from UMBC  or 13 CE Credits for Psychologists for an extra $10.00

This CISM program of instruction has obtained credibility, as demonstrated by the involvement of the broader psychological practice, education, and science communities in studying or applying the findings, procedures, practices, or theoretical concepts.  It is been supported using established research procedures and scientific scrutiny.  This program has been peer reviewed, published support beyond those publications and other types of communications devoted primarily to the promotion of the approach.  CISM is related to ethical, legal, statutory or regulatory policies, guidelines, and standards that impact psychology, mental health emergency management and public health. 

The presenter and host organization does not have any special (commercial) interest in providing this CE program.

This program respects cultural, individual and role differences, including those based on age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status.

Continuing Education Information:  Two-Day Course 14 Contact Hour; 1.4 General CEUs from UMBC or 14 CE credits for psychologists for an extra $10.00

Who should attend:  1. Anyone from an emergency response organization that has significant field experience or  2. A mental health practitioner willing to serve as a mental health specialist on the team– masters or doctorate require – prefer experience with trauma clients.

Cost:  $200.00 per person pre-registered on line.    Students: $80 (with ID)
             Walk in $250.00 Cash/check with a $30.00 returned check fee.

Location:     One Park Place, 6148 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN  37421

Directions:     mapquest’s “to and from” service

Dates:            November 12-13, 2010        Course Times:     9am-Noon, 1p-5p

*All course times must be attended to qualify for the Certificate of Attendance and/or APA CEs.

Meals and snacks:  Meals will be on your own with various restaurants close by. Snacks will be available during both the morning and afternoon breaks.  Bring moneys for on-site vending machines. 

Non-discrimination:  Participation in this course is not limited to mental health professionals.  There will be no discrimination due to age, gender, rank, handicapping condition, ethnic, sexual or political orientation.  All facilities will be handicap accessible.

Registration Information:  Sam D. Bernard, 423.322.3297,  sambernard@parfoundation.info

Cancellation Policy:  75% of the registration fee will be refunded if greater than 30 days notice is given prior to the course date.  No refunds will be given for less than 30 days notice due to the purchasing of course materials.  Cancellation notice must be in writing,  fax, e-mail or USPS.  If the class does not acquire a sufficient number of participants, all registrants will be notified within 15 days of the course date.  Inclement weather cancellation policy:  If Hamilton County Schools are closed, we will NOT have the event..

Continuing Education:   14 APA CEs

APA CE will be awarded upon successful completion of the CAPA APA CE Application, CAPA Evaluation form and a copy of Certificate of Attendance and/or Daily Registration Sign-In Sheet along with payment via check or cash of $10.00 per course per participant.  Participant may miss a maximum of one clock hour and still receive credit per course.  No provision will be made for partial credit. $30.00 returned check fee.

 If you have any other comments or wish to register any complaints regarding the content, format, or other aspects of this program, you may contact Ed Smith, CAPA Continuing Education Coordinator,     (423) 425-4438, ed-smith@utc.edu

The Chattanooga Area Psychotherapy Association (CAPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CAPA maintains responsibility for the program and its contents.