( HS Truitt 150662 2026) Survivors Guilt in Traumatic Grief A Neuroplasticity-Informed Path to Healing
Tracking # 20-1376119
Course overview
Survivors guilt is a common and painful part of traumatic grief. Its presence has been shown to impair grief integration and worsen prognosis. Research indicates that guilt after trauma is frequent and often tied to increased trauma symptoms and suicidal thoughts. Neuroscience helps us understand that these guilt responses are actually survival-based adaptations the amygdala encodes emotionally charged memories while stress-induced structural plasticity reinforces guilt-based narratives that can feel inescapable. The exciting news is that because the brain is neuroplastic, these encodings are not permanent. By using brain-based tools, clinicians can teach clients how to interrupt guilt loops, calm their nervous systems, and begin building new pathways that support healing and meaning-making. This one-hour workshop provides practitioners with accessible strategies to help clients release guilts grip and move toward posttraumatic growth
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 Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
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. Kate Truitt is the President and Founder of Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates; Chief Executive Officer of the Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles; Executive Director and Founder of the Amy Research Foundation; and Executive Director of the Truitt Institute. Dr. Truitt receives royalties as a published author and compensation as a presenter. She serves as a scientific advisor and board member for Anti-AgingGames.com and the Goldie Hawn Foundation. She also receives speaking honoraria and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Dr. Kate Truitt is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, the American Cognitive Training Association, and the American College of Healthcare Executives.