The Neuroscience of Trauma and Dissociative Disorders

The Neuroscience of Trauma and Dissociative Disorders:

An insider's perspective on healing

Presented by Heather Leach, LPC

"Awesome workshop Heather. The Queen of authenticity, intelligence, presence, and skills. You are the REAL DEAL !!!"

"You are the most interesting speaker.

I was riveted the entire time!!"

An online webinar

This event has been rescheduled to:

Friday, December 10th, 2021

10 AM - 5:30PM Eastern Time

Lunch from 1-2 PM EDT

This advanced webinar is open to everyone who wants to better understand the impact trauma has on the brain.

"Heather’s workshop on Navigating Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders was fascinating. Heather’s knowledge base on this topic is vast. She brings the information to life with her vivacious personal style. I especially appreciated the ‘real life’ demonstrations where she actually showed the theory in action. I would highly recommend any workshop that Heather is presenting!"

Wendy Werner, LPC, NCC, President, Apple Valley Counselors Association, Virginia

Understanding the neurological mechanisms of trauma and dissociation, as opposed to healthy development, enable us to work much more effectively with our Complex Trauma clients. This straightforward and practical webinar will teach you how to understand your clients’ brains and open up more efficient and effective ways to work with your clients. Demonstrations of EMDR Therapy incorporating Ego State Therapy, and of the Meeting Place are the centerpiece of the afternoon.

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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

Define the 3 brains and their neurological function.
Understand the neurological mechanisms of learning and memory.
Explain the brain's neurological response to trauma.
Learn to understand the levels of dissociation in your clients.
Identify 3 of the medical implications of trauma.
Understand the value of 3 tools to assess trauma and dissociation.

6 NBCC CE hours approved for social workers,

LMHCs, LMFTs, LPCs

6 EMDRIA CEs Approved

FEES:

Regular registration $120

A group of 3 or more registering together: $100

Community Mental Health 30+ hours: $100

A group of 3 or more CMH registering together: $80

Agency staff: Within one week you must submit a letter on agency letterhead signed by Director or Supervisor stating you work 30+ hours

and have no reimbursement fees available.

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HEATHER LEACH, LPC received her Bachelor's of Neuroscience/Psychology from Tulane University 2008 with Master's Neuroscience work and Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2012. She has 18 years of experience in the mental health field. Her clinical expertise is in the field of PTSD, Complex PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Dissociative trauma, and Eating Disorders. She has extensive experience in abuse and trauma work as well as the neurological etiology of trauma related disorders. She has worked in a variety of settings and is certified in EMDR through EMDRIA. Heather is a Consultant in Training for EMDRIA.

Inquiries about registration? contact:

Nikki Sauve

nikster2626@gmail.com

413-306-8890

Other inquiries? contact:

Farnsworth Lobenstine, LICSW

farnsloben@gmail.com

413-256-EMDR (3637)

https://www. Abbott-Lobenstine.com