DESCRIPTION:

The lecture and course materials will address the major research and important historical literature through the evolution of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) for accurately diagnosing PTSD in children and adolescents exposed to traumatic experiences. Evidence-based assessments and treatment protocols to utilize with traumatized children and adolescents will be examined. The effectiveness of the different theories, models, and techniques (i.e. TF-CBT, family therapy, play activities, and expressive arts materials) targeting specific trauma-related symptoms in children and adolescents that can be utilized in a wide range of practice settings will be discussed.

OUTLINE:

• DSM-5, history and recent developments
  • PTSD subtype for children under 6
  • Differential diagnosis
  • Predisposing factors

• Standardized assessments
  • Exposure, impact, assessing multiple symptoms, guilt and shame
  • Assessing caregiver stress
  • Addressing complications of assessment

• History of trauma treatment in the US
  • Central goals of trauma treatment
  • Factors involved in successful treatment

• Trauma focused CBT
  • Exposure
  • Cognitive processing
  • Stress management
  • Parental treatment

• Family therapy – techniques and goals

• Play and Expressive therapies – techniques and goals

OBJECTIVES:

1. Manage a working knowledge and identify the core features of the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for childhood posttraumatic stress disorder to ensure accurate diagnosis for purposes of treatment and/or referral.
2. Utilize working knowledge of administering, scoring, and interpreting evidence-based clinical assessment instruments for use in treatment planning of traumatized children and adolescents.
3. Analyze evidence-based treatment protocols, techniques, and interventions to identify common factors and emerging trends for effective treatment of traumatic stress in children and adolescents.

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