(HS Whitehead 150675 2026) Geysers and Guardrails for Kids and Teens: Trauma's Pressure Points and Adult Roles in Responsi...

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Educator PESI, INC.

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

For some children, trauma rewires the stress-response system so that safety cues backfire - turning calming strategies into triggers for panic, meltdowns, or aggression. When adults misinterpret these explosions as defiance, the cycle of trauma deepens. This session reframes "out of nowhere" behaviors through the lens of vagal reversal, showing clinicians how to advocate for kids in homes, schools, and communities with a systemic, compassionate approach. Key takeaways: Vagal tone reversal and its role in explosive trauma responses Flooding, physiological arousal, and hidden signs of distress Systemic roles of adults in recognizing pain versus defiance Resilience research highlighting the power of one caring adult

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

1.5h General

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

1.5h General

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

1.5h General

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

1.5h General

Florida Board of Psychology

Limited License Psychologist

1.5h General

Psychologist

1.5h General

Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board

Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist

1.5h Continuing Education for Marriage and Family Therapists

Licensed Independent Social Worker

1.5h Continuing Education for Social Workers

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

1.5h Continuing Education for Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor

1.5h Continuing Education for Counselors

Licensed Social Worker

1.5h Continuing Education for Social Workers

Marriage and Family Therapist

1.5h Continuing Education for Marriage and Family Therapists

Registered Social Worker Assistant

1.5h Continuing Education for Social Workers

Disclosure statements

Financial: Michael Whitehead has employment relationships with Aspen Grove Family Therapy and National University. He receives a speaking honorarium and book royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.

Non-financial: Michael Whitehead is a member of the Association for Play Therapy, the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and the Coalition of Associations for Systemic Therapy.