Overview of PTSD and PTSD Treatments
- Diagnostic criteria for PTSD
- Definition of a trauma
- Screening and Assessment Tools
- Risk factors
- Treatments for PTSD
- Theoretical explanations for PTSD
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
- Overview of PE for PTSD
- Overview of Empirical Research
- Theoretical underpinnings for PE
- Rationale for treatment
- Overview of main treatment components of PE
- Case presentation and video of imaginal exposure
- Contraindications for prolonged exposure
- Sessions-by-session details
- Hot spots procedure
Achieving Success with PE
- Applying good clinical skills to PE
Procedural Modifications
- How to do PE with the patient with multiple diagnoses
- Under- and over-engagement during imaginal exposure
-Video examples of modifications
Additional Considerations
- Using emotional processing theory to guide treatment
- How to take care of oneself and tolerate client's emotional distress
- Considerations for further training and supervision
This was an excellent seminar—extremely practical, thorough, organized, and clearly presented.
Rachel Petersen, Counselor
Fairfax, VA
Dr. DeLambo was excellent! Well prepared—clearly cared about the quality of her presentation and maintains high regard for her clients and course participants.
Richard Cioni, Counselor
Cumberland, MD
Dr. DeLambo presents in a warm, sensitive, and responsive manner, which makes learning a new clinical approach to the treatment of PTSD a rewarding experience.
Jivan May, Social Worker
Alexandria, VA