Students who complete this course will have greater:
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Knowledge of the continuum of post-traumatic stress responses and disorders from the perspective of trauma theory
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Awareness of the major symptoms of acute and chronic post-traumatic stress disorders, including possible implications for personality development
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Awareness of and be able to discuss how symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorders may be misdiagnosed
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Knowledge of at least five (5) instruments used to assess disorders associated with traumatic stress and discuss the potential merits and deficits of each
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Appreciation of the context of military-related stress and coping
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Knowledge of the utility of phase-oriented treatment with trauma survivors
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Knowledge of and competence in implementing at least three trauma treatment approaches
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Competence in helping clients to establish inter- and intrapersonal safety including self-soothing and symptom containment skills
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Effectiveness in comparing and contrasting six (6) treatments of PTSD, and
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Knowledge in discussing how the therapist may effectively employ the “self” as a tool for healing
Dr. Benjamin Keyes, Ph.D., Ed.D.
Ed.D. Counseling Psychology, University of Sarasota
Ph.D. Rehabilitative Counseling, International College
M.A. Rehabilitative Counseling, University of South Florida
B.A. Psychology, University of South Florida
Professional Licensure/Certification:
Professional Licensure/Certification:
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor, National Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Areas of Interest
Dissociative Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Domestic Violence, Inner Healing, Trauma, Supervision of Counseling and Counseling Skills, Psychopathology, Group Therapy, Gestalt Therapy
Areas of Interest
Dissociative Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Domestic Violence, Inner Healing, Trauma, Supervision of Counseling and Counseling Skills, Psychopathology, Group Therapy, Gestalt Therapy
