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Healing the Whole Person: Treating Trauma with Special Attention to Shame

Speaker(s):

Emily Arth, BA, MSW, LCSW, CDWF

Presentation: This presentation is designed to provide essential tools of assessment when screening for psychological trauma. Gain insight into the presentation of trauma-related symptoms across the lifespan. Learn about the long-term implications on mental and physical health when we fail to address the underlying cause of illness. Explore the relationship between trauma, shame and vulnerability. Increase accuracy of services by taking a comprehensive approach to care.

Objectives:

  1. Teach essential tools for proper assessment of trauma-related disorders
  2. Explore the long-term mental and physical implications when we fail to address trauma in treatment planning
  3. Describe the relationship between trauma, shame and vulnerability
  4. Provide resources to learn more about the role of shame-resilience in recovery
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Recognizing, Preventing and Addressing TBI in High Risk Populations

Speaker(s):

Dean Andersen, MEd and Dr. Chris Wolf, DO

Presentation: It’s no secret that TBI in making big news, especially with new increased awareness and concern surrounding concussions in sports. But did you know that 16,065 Missourians sustained a TBI requiring medical attention in 2013 and 391 of them died. The cost of TBI in the United States is estimated at approximately 76.5 million dollars. Understanding the definition, prevalence, etiology, and consequences of TBI may help identify persons you serve who could be experiencing symptoms of TBI.

Objectives:

  • Discuss why diagnosis is important after someone experiences a TBI
  • Identify common deficits created by a TBI, along with an understanding of why it is important to differentiate between deficits created by TBI and those created by mental health issues.
  • Provide resources individuals with TBI and their families, as well as steps we all can take to prevent TBI in high risk populations.

Slides:

Andersen_Wolf_Brain Injury for Vet Symposium

 

 

 

 

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Hiding in Plain Sight: Treatment Considerations for Males Who Have Been Sexually Abused, Part 2

Speaker(s):

James Smith, MEd, LPC and Greg Holtmeyer, MEd

Presentation: The presentation will discuss treatment considerations that are specific to men, focusing on broaching the subject of victimization with someone that the therapist suspects has been sexually assaulted. This presentation is a follow up to Hiding in Plain Sight Part 1.

Objectives:

  • Describe a first-hand account of a man who has thrived after experiencing sexual abuse.
  • Recognize the effects of sexual abuse that are specific to men.
  • Identify modifications in treatment approaches that lead to greater success and healing for men.
  • List cognitive and emotional behavioral symptoms associated with sexual abuse.
  • Explain strategies in broaching the topic of possible sexual abuse with clients or families.

Slides:

Smith_Holtmeyer_Hiding in Plain Sight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hiding in Plain Sight: Treatment Considerations for Males Who Have Been Sexually Abused, Part 1

Speaker(s):

James Smith, MEd, LPC  and Greg Holtmeyer, MEd

Presentation: This presentation will expose participants to a personal journey from victimization to recovery and give insights into road blocks that are specific to men who have been sexually abused. The presentation will discuss treatment considerations that are specific to men.

Objectives:

  • Present a first-hand account of a man who has thrived after experiencing sexual abuse.
  • Recognize the effects of sexual abuse that are specific to men.
  • Identify modifications in treatment approaches that lead to greater success and healing for men.

Slides:

Smith_Holtmeyer_Hiding in Plain Sight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Smith, MEd, LPC, James M.

James M. Smith, MEd, LPC, has a broad range of work experience, and has training in Trauma Focused CBT. Mr. Smith is currently a Ph.D. student at Walden University.

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Holtmeyer, MEd, Greg

Greg Holtmeyer, MEd, is a survivor of sexual abuse in recovery. His own personal journey to recovery gave him the experience of the lack of resources for male victims of sexual abuse and assault. He founded The Phoenix Project to provide awareness, education, and resources to victims and their loved ones.

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Wobbe, MA, LPC, Amy

Amy Wobbe, MA, LPC, has studied trauma and treated trauma for almost 10 years. She currently leads the trauma informed project for BJC Behavioral Health, and does trauma education and consulting in other entities of BJC’s hospitals. Ms. Wobbe has provided trauma education and presentations to other community entities such as St. Charles Community College. She serves as an ambassador for St. Louis Health Commissions’ Alive and Well campaign and has written articles for Mental Health America regarding trauma and toxic stress. She has also provided formal trauma informed trainings for medical staff at BJC Behavioral Health.

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Burke, LPC, Marianne M.

Marianne M. Burke, LPC, has lived in St. Louis, MO since 1986, and in her earlier career days was a professional educator. She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling in 2007, and since then has worked primarily in the areas of mood disorders, trauma, abuse, neglect, life transitions, and interpersonal conflict. She is currently completing my certification in EMDR, and has extensive training and experience in DBT, including founding and leading a Women’s DBT skills group and consultation team at CrossRoads Counseling Centers. She has also had training in mediation, which she utilizes in helping clients with problems solving and conflict resolution. Ms. Burke works primarily with adults, individuals, couples, and family counseling. She has been trained in Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples, as well as the PACT, and in Domestic Violence. Recent passions include incorporating various DBT skills to enable clients to develop resources that will enable them to do trauma work using EMDR. She has recently been using EMDR for addictions and Recent Traumatic Events, and is a member of the EMDR Network of Greater St. Louis and the Trauma Recovery Network (TRN) a volunteer networking organization that seeks to support communities, military, and first responders suffering from recent or unresolved traumatic events, including PTSD.