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Digital Seminar

Trauma Recovery Specialist Certification Training: Strengths-based, Positive Psychology Approaches to Lasting Resilience


Speakers:
MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD |  Taune Lyons, LMFT
Duration:
Approx 12 hrs
Copyright:
Feb 13, 2025
Product Code:
POS150008
Media Type:
Digital Seminar - Also available: Live Webinar

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Description

”I’m not myself anymore.”

I’m broken.”

”I can’t let go of what happened.”


As a therapist, you’ve likely heard these words from clients who feel defined by their trauma.

And while traditional treatments manage symptoms, many still struggle to reclaim their sense of wholeness.

That’s where the Trauma Recovery Specialist Certification Training comes in. Led by Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald – renowned researcher, author and trauma survivor – and Taune Lyons, LMFT, seasoned clinician and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, this course offers a groundbreaking, strengths-based approach to trauma recovery.

What you’ll gain:

  • A proven framework to build resilience, not just symptom relief
  • 10+ practical interventions for acute trauma relief, as well as long-term resiliency
  • Joy and hope techniques that foster real healing – no clichés
  • Ready-to-use tools, exercises, and worksheets for instant application in your practice
  • Certification included - your registration covers all fees

Upon completion, you’ll be eligible for the Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) credential, proving your commitment to top-tier trauma care. Plus, your first year of certification is FREE (a $99.99 value)*!


*Professional standards apply. Visit www.evergreencertifications.com/CCTP for professional requirements.

 

Credit


* Credit Note - CE Information Coming Soon

Continuing education credit information is coming soon for this non-interactive self-study package.

CEs may be available for select professions, as listed in the target audience. Hours will be dependent on the actual recording time. Please check with your state licensing board or organization for specific requirements. 

There may be an additional fee for CE certificates. Please contact our Customer Service at 1-800-844-8260 for more details. 

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.



Speaker

MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD's Profile

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MaryCatherine (MC) McDonald, PhD, is a research professor and author specializing in trauma, stress, and resilience. With over a decade of experience researching and teaching the neuroscience and psychology of trauma, she is passionate about destigmatizing mental health and reframing trauma as a strength-based response.

Dr. McDonald earned her master’s degree at The New School, researching traumatic loss, and completed her PhD at Boston University. She has published extensively, including her latest book, Unbroken: The Trauma Response is Never Wrong (and other things you need to know to take back your life), released in 2023 by Sounds True.

In her thriving coaching practice, she has worked with combat veterans, survivors of sexual assault, individuals navigating career transitions, and more. Since 2010, she has also developed trauma-based curricula for nonprofits across the US.


Taune Lyons, LMFT's Profile

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Taune Lyons, LMFT, brings a wealth of specialized expertise in trauma and integrative therapeutic practices. With a master’s in integral counseling psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, Taune is currently advancing in Somatic Experiencing, having trained under experts like Berns Galloway, Abi Blakeslee, and Linda Stelte. Her professional development includes in-depth workshops with leaders in trauma and attachment, including Gabor Maté and Peter Levine, as well as advanced training in clinical applications of the adult attachment interview, sex therapy under AASECT-approved supervisor Gail Guttman, and couples therapy with the Couples Center. Additionally, Taune’s grounding in interpersonal neurobiology, meditation, and nonviolent communication adds a layered, integrative approach to her trauma recovery work, making her an invaluable resource in this training.


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

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Objectives

  1. Utilize an empowerment-focused model to address trauma.
  2. Identify subtle trauma indicators, like somatic and relational shifts to improve assessment.
  3. Use practical assessment tools to match trauma interventions to client need.
  4. Evaluate trauma as an adaptive response.
  5. Use neurobiological insights to provide self-compassion.
  6. Choose somatic interventions to reduce trauma symptoms.
  7. Utilize positive psychology to foster resilience in trauma recovery.
  8. Evaluate readiness for positive emotion work.
  9. Develop trauma recovery plans using neurobiological and positive psychology frameworks.
  10. Determine when complex cases need to be referred to other professionals.
  11. Use structured positivity practices to deepen therapeutic rapport.
  12. Identify effective trauma-informed and strengths-based strategies using case studies.

Outline

Part I: Reframing Trauma
  • Overview of current trauma modalities
  • Current trauma research
  • Trauma diagnosis and stressor-related disorders
  • Types of trauma (e.g., developmental)
  • Trauma as an adaptive survival response, not a disorder
  • Debunk myths shift from deficit-focused to strengths-based thinking
  • Interventions that help clients reclaim their agency
  • Risk assessment, ethical considerations, and scope of practice
Trauma Neurobiology
  • Practical breakdown of trauma’s effect on the brain and body
  • Key structures: amygdala, hippocampus, and autonomic nervous system
  • Practical implications for therapy & how these systems influence resilience and vulnerability
Quick & Practical Assessment Tools
  • Ready-to-implement assessments for different trauma types
  • Standardized and therapeutic tools to understand client’s trauma response
  • How to choose the right trauma treatment for the client in front of you
  • Assess common co-morbidities
Spotting Subtle Trauma Signs
  • Beyond obvious symptoms: recognize the silent signs of trauma
  • Identify somatic responses to trauma
  • Assessment of relational shifts, emotional numbing, dissociation, hypervigilance, and avoidance behaviors
From Pathology to Empowerment
  • Phases of treatment
  • Ways to help clients see their symptoms as adaptive responses, not as permanent damage
  • Tools for reframing trauma responses in a genuine way
  • Techniques for transforming trauma-related shame into self-compassion and growth
10+ Interventions for Trauma Response Management
  • Immediate, practical tools for calming acute symptoms
  • Somatic interventions – activate the body’s natural healing capacity
  • Self-regulation and body awareness for long-term resilience
  • Guided Visualization for inner alignment
  • Mindful presence as a therapeutic tool
  • Orienting to positive emotions
  • Radical self-compassion and acceptance
  • Strengths-based spotting techniques
  • Narrative restructuring for cognitive flexibility
  • Cognitive reframing for new perspectives
Part II: Strengths-Based Approaches & Positive Psychology
  • Leverage, joy, gratitude, and hope to rewire trauma responses
  • Evidence-based techniques that cultivate these emotions safely, even in high-risk clients
  • The neuroscience of positivity
  • How positive emotions affect brain chemistry and neuroplasticity
  • Harness the power of the vagus nerve and parasympathetic nervous system in facilitating healing
  • Connect positive emotional states to physiological health and stress resilience
  • Overcome barriers to positive emotions
  • Emotional numbing and avoidance: strategies to safely reintroduce positive feelings
  • Tools to help clients overcome resistance to joy and hope
  • Gradual exposure to foster emotional flexibility without overwhelming clients
  • Integrating positivity in therapy
  • Structured methods for integrating joy, gratitude, and emotional resilience into treatment
  • Incorporate mindfulness and gratitude practices into daily life and therapeutic work
  • Tools to increase emotional flexibility and deepen therapeutic rapport
Part III: Practical Applications for Clinicians
  • Ready-to-go worksheets for trauma re-framing, building resilience, and gratitude practices
  • Tools for self-regulation and emotional tracking that clients can use independently to continue healing
  • Case studies that show success
  • Real-world examples of how strengths-based trauma-informed approaches have led to client breakthroughs
  • Demonstrations of how positive psychology principles, like gratitude and hope, shifted the recovery process
  • Detailed case studies of complex trauma cases, illustrating effective use of the strategies taught in the course

Target Audience

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychologists
  • Case Managers
  • Addiction Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Nurses
  • Physicians
  • Other Mental Health Professionals

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