(HS Fisher 150041 2024) Avoidance and Intellectualization in the Treatment of Trauma Unlocking Inner Resources for Healing...
Tracking # 20-1263929
Course overview
Abusers capitalize on their victims' vulnerability. Without the power to escape or fight back, children are helpless in an unsafe world. It isn't safe to cry, look frightened, or voice any emotional need for fear of punishment. Because they have no other choice than to appear "fine", the brain and body instinctively develop habits that prevent showing emotion. These strategies are adaptive in a threatening unsafe environment, but they become impediments in treatment. Years later, traumatized clients come find themselves in therapy, but their phobias of emotion and vulnerability pose obstacles for the therapist. Fortunately, modern trauma treatment affords us many ways to help survivors, including those who can't "go there". In this workshop, Dr. Janina Fisher, trauma expert, author, and researcher, will share strategies for how to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with intellectualized and avoidant clients and she'll share how to better manage our own needs for them to be vulnerable.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Dr. Janina Fisher is an international expert and consultant on Trauma and Dissociation. She is a consultant for Khiron House Clinics and the Massachusetts Department of MH Restraint and Seclusion Initiative. Dr. Fisher receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. Dr. Fisher has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Janina Fisher is on the advisory board for the Trauma Research Foundation. She is a patron of the Bowlby Center.