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Total Credits: 4 including 4 Category I CE
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.**
Ms. Cruz is a bilingual (Spanish/English) clinical and forensic social worker who has worked with children, adolescents and families for over eighteen years. Ms. Cruz was employed for ten years, as a forensic social worker at the Office of the Public Defender in Montgomery County. In addition from 2000-2014 she worked as an emergency room and psychiatric social worker. She has extensive experience in inpatient psych and partial hospitalization psych programs. Ms. Cruz specializes in criminal defense mitigation, dual diagnosis, crisis intervention, addiction, trauma and working with diverse ethnic groups.
Ms. Cruz is a graduate of the Catholic University of America with a B.A. in psychology and received her Masters of Social Work, specializing in mental health and addiction from the 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 and in 2010 became the sole chair, a position she maintained until 2016 when she resigned due to other professional obligations but she continues to advocate for legislative changes. Under her leadership the committee successful hosted two national forensic social work conferences and successfully advocated for various legislative bills and reform. She maintains various professional memberships and affiliations.
Ms. Cruz is an Adjunct Professor:
AGENDA:
| 12:15 | Registration |
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12:15 - 02:20
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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 |
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02:30 - 04:30
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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.
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
The Office of Continuing Professional Education hosts Live Interactive Webinars through two platforms: Zoom and WebEx.
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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.
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
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.
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
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