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The University of Maryland School of Social Work Office of Continuing Professional Education is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs and maintains full responsibility for this program. We are also approved to offer CE to Licensed Counselors and Psychologists. Clinicians in other states should verify with their licensing Board. For any questions, comments or concerns, please email cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu

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S21-209 Understanding the Role of Cognitive Distortion and Defense Mechanism in Processing Trauma

Total Credits: 4 including 4 Category I CEs

Categories:: 200 Adults, Couples & Families
Instructor:: Veronica Cruz, LCSW-C
Course Levels:: Beginner
Duration:: 4 Hours 15 Minutes
Target Audience:: Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

Dates

Event Dates

Fri, Jul 23, 2021 - 12:15 PM to 4:30 PM EDT

$105.00 - Late Fee

Description

This workshop will be a clinical conversation about the human psyche and the various defense mechanisms used to process and understand complex trauma. Participants will also discuss the process of post-traumatic stress disorder leading to posttraumatic growth. This is an interactive workshop with clinical questions and case examples derived from the film, Life of Pi. The clinical exploration of the film will allow the viewer to understand and define the traumatic journey and growth that the protagonist experiences in this film. **Please view the film prior to the workshop.**

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Instructor

Veronica Cruz, LCSW-C Related Seminars and Products

Cruz and Associates

Ms. Cruz is a bilingual (Spanish/English) clinical and forensic social worker with over twenty years of experience working in the mental health and legal arena. She is a qualified expert witness in clinical and forensic social work in numerous jurisdictions and courts in Maryland and at the federal level. She concentrates on cases involving illegal or harsh sentences, post-conviction relief, modifications of sentences, and juveniles charged as adults. Ms. Cruz is the founder and CEO of Cruz & Associates, LLC, a consulting firm that specializes in preparing comprehensive forensic psychosocial reports for criminal and civil matters, continuing education, and psychotherapy. When not working on cases, she is an avid continuing education presenter who specializes in trauma and ethics.

Ms. Cruz is a graduate of the Catholic University of America with a BA in psychology. She received her Master of Social Work, specializing in mental health and addiction, from University of Maryland School of School Work. In 2014, she completed an advanced two-year, post-graduate Forensic Social Work Certification through the University of Maryland Continuing Education Department. In 2008, she co-created the Forensic Social Work Committee for NASW-MD, and in 2010 she became the sole chair, a position she maintained until 2016, when she resigned due to other professional obligations. She continues to advocate for legislative changes. She maintains various professional memberships and affiliations and has been a professor at University of Maryland School of Social Work (Shady Grove and Baltimore campus) and has taught at Catholic University of America Social Work Graduate School.

Agenda & Learning Objectives

AGENDA:

12:15	Registration
12:15 - 02:20	Lecture: Power-point presentation (Overview Trauma and PTSD) •Visual Presentation •Power-point Presentation (Cognitive Distortions & Defense Mechanisms) •Group Discussion/ Case Vignettes •Visual Presentation
02:20 - 02:30	Break
02:30 - 04:30	Lecture (Continued): • Power-point Presentation (Assessment & Treatment) • Presentation Summary • Questions & Answers
04:30	Adjournment

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Illustrate and articulate the concept of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Post Traumatic Growth and Toxic Stress.

• Examine the roles of cognitive distortions and defense mechanisms in processing trauma.

• Apply participant’s knowledge of utilizing strength-based therapies to change the trauma perspective from victim to survivor.

• Provided with tools like the Post Traumatic Growth Inventory, Cognitive Distortions and Mood Logs to help them identify and meet the needs of individuals with complex trauma.

Bibliography & References

REFERENCES

• Shubina, Ivanna. (2014) Cognitive-behavioral therapy of patients with ptsd: literature review. Procedia- Social and Behavioral Sciences 165 (2015) 208-216

• Book: Theories for Direct Social Work Practice, Joseph Walsh

• Book: Principles of Trauma Therapy: A guide to symptoms, evaluations and treatment, Briere & Scott

• Book: Assessing and Treating Trauma & PTSD, Linda J. Schupp, Ph.D

• Book: Trauma, A contemporary Directions in Theory, Practice and Research, Ringel & Brandell

• Ramos, Catarina & Leal, Isabel. Posttraumatic Growth in the Aftermath of Trauma: A literature Review about related factors and application contexts. Psychology, Community and Health, Vol 2 (1), 43-54

•Henry, Shannon. (2017) An Exploration of Resilience and Post-traumatic Growth Following Traumatic Death, Social Work Master’s Clinical Research Paper, 753

•Rnic, Katerina, et al. (2016) Cognitive Distortions, Humor Styles, and Depression. Europe’s Journal of Psychology, 12(3): 348-362.

•Kamil Mahdi, Heyder. (2014) Posttraumatic Growth and Resilience after a Prolonger War: A Study in Baghdad, Iraq. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education, Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 197-204

•Watkins, Laura et al. (2018) Treating PTSD: A Review of Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Interventions, Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, Volume 12, Article 258

Live Interactive Webinar Platforms

LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR PLATFORMS

The Office of Continuing Professional Education hosts Live Interactive Webinars through two platforms: Zoom and WebEx.

Both platforms offer high quality and user-friendly webinar platforms for our registrants.

System Requirements:

Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher; MacOS 9 or higher; Android 4.0 or higher.
Internet Browser: Google Chrome; Firefox 10.0 or higher.

Our system is not compatible with the Safari web browser.

Broadband Internet Connection: Cable, High-speed DSL and any other medium that is internet accessible.

**Please have your device charging at all times to ensure that your device does not lose power during the webinar.

Course Interaction Requirements:

To participate in Live Interactive Webinars, you MUST have a device that allows you to view the presentation on screen and hear the instructor at all times. We do not allow participants to call-in from their phones or mobile devices and solely listen to the presentation. Participation in Live Interactive Webinars is mandatory.

Late Fees and Refunds

Fee & Registration:

Cost is $65.00 and includes CE credit. Registering after July 9, 2021 will incur an additional $20 late fee. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.

*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee

Course Completion & CE Information

Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University Of Maryland School Of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for {3.0} Category I Continuing Education Units. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education.

ASWB Approved

Course completion requirements: To earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course, and complete the online course evaluation located in your account. After the online course evaluation is completed, you are then able to download your certificate. Partial Credit will not be given for participants who arrive late or leave early.

Unversity of Maryland School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Professional Education, provider #1611, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. UMSSW Office of CPE maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/11/2021 to 02/11/2024. Social workers participating in this course receive {3.0} continuing education credits.

Please refer to the tab "Live Interactive Webinar Policies & FAQs" for UMSSW Office of CPE policies regarding all live interactive webinar related matters.

Target Audience

Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

Webinar Policies & FAQs

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