MAHEC #78641 Open

Trauma: The Haystack, Not the Needle! How to Contextualize, Assess and Treat Trauma-Related Behaviors in Young People

Trauma: The Haystack, Not the Needle! How to Contextualize, Assess and Treat Trauma-Related Behaviors in Young People

Location

Live Webinar
Webex
Quiet Location with Reliable Internet Connectivity

Dates & Times

Oct 1, 2026 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Contact

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A Part of the Child and Adolescent Care Management Series

This workshop guides therapists in navigating treatment options for trauma-related symptoms and behaviors in youths. It emphasizes that attributing behavioral struggles solely to trauma related experiences may be insufficient. It is imperative to view trauma related experiences and symptoms along a continuum and contextually. Therapists are tasked with uncovering the relationship between internalizing and externalizing behaviors and trauma, while balancing the idea that not all experiences cause PTSD or require trauma treatment. At times, stabilizing individuals and addressing trauma's root causes through short-term, evidence-based therapy is necessary prior to trauma treatment. Other times, presenting problems may be caused or reinforced by additional factors that need to be prioritized.

Leveraging decades of experience with children and families, participants will have the opportunity to explore the assessment and contextualization of trauma and its sequela in youths and identify appropriate treatment options and steps. The importance of treating youths within the family context and practicing self-care to manage the emotional demands of trauma work will be underscored.

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This program is provided by MAHEC through a collaboration with the UNC School of Social Work and NC AHEC

An Approved Program of

NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Health Benefits

Audience

Psychologists, Nurse Care Managers, Mental Health and Substance Use Professionals, TCM Care Managers, Extenders, Supervisors, and family members

Objectives

Participants will be able to:

check Name and describe at least 2 norm-referenced, standardized measures to use in practice with youths to assess PTSD symptoms
check Explain how to recognize when trauma treatment is appropriate
check Outline the difference between at least 3 therapeutic approaches that are designed to address the individual needs of youths affected by trauma

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee

$30.00

Registration Fee

$45.00

Speakers

Donna B. Newberne, BS, MA, LCMHCS

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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