This course does not offer CE Credits. The same course is available for purchase and offers 3 CE hours for behavioral health clinicians. See "related products" below.
Over the last two decades, research in traumatology has shed light on a profound truth: not all trauma is created equal.
The nature, timing, and repeated exposure to traumatic events can create vastly different profiles of post-traumatic stress. While the DSM-5-TR (APA, 2023) nomenclature doesn't yet formally recognize C-PTSD, empirical traumatology literature has identified complex trauma as eliciting distinct clinical phenomena compared to traditional conceptualizations of post-traumatic stress.
This course is designed to equip mental health professionals with a better understanding of complex trauma, drawing from research and clinical insights.
Led by Dr. Dan Sartor, participants will explore the essential dynamics of Complex Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-TSD) according to the ICD classification system (WHO, 2020). This will involve comparing and contrasting C-TSD with the more commonly understood Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as defined by the DSM-5 (APA, 2013), highlighting the key differences in symptom presentation, underlying mechanisms, and long-term consequences.
Participants will gain insights into how complex trauma differs from single-event trauma, particularly in terms of its pervasive and multifaceted nature. This includes understanding the profound effects of prolonged, repetitive trauma, often involving interpersonal violations, and how these experiences shape a person's psychological and emotional landscape. They will review the triphasic model of recovery (Herman, 2015), a framework widely endorsed by prevailing standards of mental health care. This model illuminates the three essential stages of healing: safety, remembrance and mourning, and reconnection. It examines the specific therapeutic interventions and strategies most effective at each stage, along with the implications of the treatment process for setting appropriate expectations for recovery.
By the end of this course, participants will have gained a deep appreciation for the complexity of trauma and its impact on individuals, families, and communities. They will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to identify and assess complex trauma, develop effective treatment plans, and support clients on their path to recovery.
Whether you are a seasoned therapist or just beginning your journey in the field of trauma, this course will challenge your assumptions, expand your knowledge, and inspire you to become a more effective and compassionate healer.
Register today and take the first step towards advancing your understanding of complex trauma and your ability to help those who have experienced it.
This is a non-interactive, self-study course that was recorded from a live webinar presentation by Dr. Dan Sartor.
Instruction consists of 1+ hour of video instruction and an evaluation.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify how their current and past stressors interact to create counter-transference, compassion fatigue, and burnout
- Define current self-care routines and practice incorporating creativity to improve those habits
From the time of registration, you have six months to access the coursework.
Dr. Dan Sartor, Ph.D., LCPC, NCC
Biography: Dan is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (GA), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL), and Nationally Board Certified Counselor with over 20 years of clinical experience. He is Professor of Counseling at Richmont Graduate University, where he teaches graduate courses in trauma, psychodynamic therapy, and the integration of faith in clinical practice. In his practice, he provides psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and consultation services. Dan regularly speaks and provides training nationally and internationally to organizations on various topics, including trauma-informed care, complex trauma recovery, compassion satisfaction/compassion fatigue, and various topics related to sexuality, marital enrichment, pastoral care, and healthy spirituality. Dan’s clinical specialties include trauma recovery, sexuality issues, addiction recovery, marital therapy, and the integration of faith with clinical practice. Dan is a co-author of Shared Hope, International's i:CARE: A Health Care Provider’s Guide to Recognizing and Caring for Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Victims (2016) and is featured on WebMD on identifying PTSD triggers and the impact of PTSD on relationships.
This course does not offer CE credits, just great content.
The same course is available for purchase and offers 1 CE hour for behavioral health clinicians. See "related products" below.
Participants may request a printed version of their certificate of attendance to be delivered by mail. A shipping/handling fee of $6.95 will be charged per request. Shipping internationally may require an additional charge.
This is a non-interactive, self-study course.
To receive your certificate of attendance you must complete the course in its entirety.
To complete a Training Video Course, one must register, log in, select the My Courses option from the menu items, click the Course Title, attend to the video content, and complete the course evaluation, then claim the certificate of attendance.
You can download or print your certificate of attendance by logging into your account, navigating to the course by selecting the My Courses option from the menu items, clicking the Course Title, scrolling to the Certificate of Attendance section, and clicking on the Certificate of Attendance link to either download it or print it.
Participants may request a printed version of their certificate of attendance to be delivered by mail. A shipping/handling fee of $6.95 will be charged per request. Shipping internationally may require an additional charge.
Directions for completing a course can be found by clicking here.
This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.
This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, and a course evaluation.
