FW: The Assessment and Treatment of Combat Trauma

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This promises to be a terrific presenation! Beate Becker. BC-DMT, LP, LMHC From: Eva J. Usadi, MA, BCD Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 8:00 AMTo: beatebecker@...Subject: The Assessment and Treatment of Combat Trauma If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online. Share This: Boots in the Office The Assessment and Treatmentof Combat Trauma (formerly Shaking in Their Boots) A workshop for Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers and Clergy April 27, 2012 Click here to register Less than two weeks left for Early Bird discount! Intstitute for Contemporary Psychotherapy1841 Broadway, 4th FloorNew York, NY 10025 Friday, April 27, 20129:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (registration 8:30 a.m.) $135 until April 1, 2012 $150 after April 1st$160 at the door *Military veterans and families - no charge (please bring ID). This course is approved for continuing education by the National Association of Social Workers - NJ chapter, Approval #111208-508 for (6) clinical credits including (3) social and cultural competence credits. This program has been approved by NASW-New York State for (6) contact hours under approval number A-417. Workshop topics include: Affective neuroscience and the trauma response; Three aspects of Combat Trauma: nervous system dysregulation; attachment disruption; violation of the belief system; The deployment cycle and its impact on the family; Military culture and rules of psychotherapeutic engagement; Clinical differences between active duty and veterans; The Invisible War ~ Military Sexual Trauma Diagnostic and Assessment tools; What works - discussion of DoD/VA clinical treatment guidelines; Emerging treatment modalities and integrative programs. The workshop will be taught through power point lecture, film clips and experiential exercises. About the presenter: Eva J. Usadi, MA, BCDIs a trauma therapist who specializes in the assessment and treatment of PTSD, Complex PTSD and Combat-related PTSD. She is trained in EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, TFT and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy as well as Structural Family Therapy. In 2007-8 she worked with traumatized soldiers and their families at Ft. Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Brigade of the U.S. Army. In 2010 she was part of the team that provided EAGALA-model equine assisted psychotherapy for active duty warriors from all service branches at a psychiatric hospital in NYC. In private practice since 1995, she works with first responders from FDNY, NYPD and PAPD, warriors from all service branches, veterans, their families, and civilian trauma survivors. Ms. Usadi has presented aspects of this course in New York, Utah and Scotland. She is the Founder and Director of Trauma and Resiliency Resources, Inc.www.traumaandresiliencyresources.org Please feel free to forward to colleagues or other interested professionals.Eva Usadi, MA, BCD26 West 9th Street, Suite 5E | New York, NY 10011 | www.evausaditherapy.comThis email was sent to beatebecker@.... To ensure that you continue receiving our emails, please add us to your address book or safe list. manage your preferences | opt out using TrueRemove®Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails.