Research has uncovered trauma as a core public health concern facing our nation, linking experiences of trauma to mental health conditions, substance use concerns, chronic physical health problems, housing instability, and shortened life expectancy. Additionally, experiencing trauma and victimization increases the risk for developing serious mental health conditions, which in turn increases risk for experiencing additional forms of trauma, including institutional trauma. For marginalized communities, including people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and people impacted by poverty, this can be further complicated by experiences of structural violence as well as collective forms of trauma.
This presentation introduces participants to the various forms and effects of trauma, recognizing the effects of trauma in both people accessing care as well as staff and systems, while cultivating multi-dimensional responses to address trauma and prevent re-traumatization. It also highlights evidence-based interventions for the treatment of trauma within the context of co-occurring disabling psychiatric conditions.
Format
Recorded webinar, non-interactive, self-paced distance learning activity with post-test.
This presentation was recorded on September 25, 2020.
Learning Objectives
Identify at least five signs or effects of trauma.
Interpret symptoms of disabling psychiatric conditions and/or risk behaviors as coping responses that aid in self-protection and survival for survivors of trauma.
Identify at least four strategies to reduce the risk of re-traumatization of people accessing mental health care and staff secondary trauma.
Outline
Target Audience
Psychiatrist, Physician (Non-Psychiatric), Physician Assistant, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Psychologist, Counselor/Therapist, Social Worker, Peer Specialist
Instructional Level
Intermediate
Estimate Time to Complete
Estimated Duration: 1.0 hour
Program Start Date: July 30, 2025
Program End Date: July 30, 2028
Ongoing Interdisciplinary Discussion Board
After completing the course, engage with colleagues in the mental health field through the Webinar Roundtable Topics discussion board. This is an easy way to network and share ideas with other clinicians who participate in this webinar. Access through the discussion tab.
How to Earn Credit
After completing the evaluation, participants will have the opportunity to claim their hours of participation and download the appropriate certificate. Physicians may obtain an official CME certificate, other healthcare professionals may receive a CE certificate (as applicable), and all other attendees may generate a certificate of participation. Each certificate will reflect the event date and total hours earned.
Continuing Education Credit
In support of improving patient care, American Psychiatric Association (APA) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
The APA designates this live event for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Psychologists
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
Social Workers
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, American Psychiatric Association (APA) 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 under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. APA maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive up to 1.00 clinical continuing education credits.
***Continuing education requirements vary from state to state. Many state boards grant reciprocity with national accrediting organizations and other state boards. It is the responsibility of each professional to understand the requirements for license renewal or check with the state or national licensing board and/or professional organization to become more familiar with their policies for acceptable continuing education credit. Social workers and Psychologists should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.
Faculty and Planner Disclosures
Faculty
- Gabriela Zapata-Alma, LCSW, CADC, is the Director of Policy and Practice for Domestic Violence and Substance Use at National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health as well as faculty at The University of Chicago. Ms. Zapata-Alma provides consultation on trauma-informed policy to advance racial equity at the national level, as well as training and technical assistance related to serving marginalized communities impacted by trauma and other social determinants of health nationally and internationally. Ms. Zapata-Alma reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
Planners
- Teri Brister, PhD, LPC, Director of Information & Support, National Alliance on Mental Illness. Dr. Brister acts as the patient and family engagement expert for SMI Adviser. Dr. Brister reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
- Amy N. Cohen, PhD, Director, SMI Adviser, American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Cohen acts as the Program Planner for Psychology Education for SMI Adviser. Reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
- Tristan Gorrindo, MD, Director of Education, American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Gorrindo reports no financial relationships with commercial interests.
- Sherin Khan, LCSW, Director of Workforce Development, Thresholds. Ms. Khan acts as the Program Planner for Social Work Education for SMI Adviser. Ms. Khan reports no financial relationships with commercial interests
Reviewers
- Teri Brister, PhD, LPC, National Alliance on Mental Illness. Dr. Brister has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. (Reviewed on 10/17/2023)
- Amy N. Cohen, PhD, American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Cohen has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. (Reviewed on 10/4/2023)
- John Torous, MD, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Torous has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. (Reviewed 9/23/2023)
- Sherin Khan, LCSW, Thresholds. Ms Khan has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. (Reviewed on 10/4/2023)
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Technical Requirements
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