( HS O Neill & McDonald 150191 2025) Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional Training: A Polyvagal-Informed Approach

Course overview

Children who have experienced trauma often display behaviors that seem puzzling or self defeating, distancing themselves from those who genuinely want to help. They may even try to distance themselves from you Its easy to get stuck in a frustrating back and forth where youre encouraging the very vulnerability that your client finds terrifying. To truly support traumatized young clients, you need specialized and effective tools and strategies that go beyond words to address the bodys autonomic response to perceived threat and concrete techniques that foster safety and co-regulation. Watch Karen ONeill and Tara McDonald. child psychotherapists and co authors of A Polyvagal Informed Approach to Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People for this one of a kind, highly experiential workshop to gain the skills you need to soothe the nervous system, nurture relationships, and foster resilience in children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. Key Takeaways Polyvagal Framework Learn to decode behaviors by understanding the nervous systems role in shaping response to perceived threats. Assessment Tools Recognize differing sources of trauma, from traumatic birth experiences to physical abuse. Practical Interventions: Discover creative, actionable techniques to promote felt safety, self regulation, and connection in therapy. Caregiver Collaboration: Empower parents and caregivers with strategies to support their childs healing and relational growth. Therapist Well Being Build self awareness and strategies to protect yourself from burnout and secondary trauma. Certification as a Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional CATP Elevate your practice and demonstrate your knowledge with this career advancing credential. Application fee is included! Whether you are new to working with traumatized children or having been practicing for many years, this course provides a fresh lens and a Polyvagal informed toolkit to truly connect with and support your young clients who are suffering. Dont miss this opportunity to make a profound impact purchase today!