Exploring Trauma: A Brief Intervention for Men and Gender-Diverse People

An evidence-based, gender-responsive brief therapy program to address trauma with men and gender-diverse people in short-term situations, such as private practice, community-based programs, correctional facilities, or drug courts. This second edition includes language and experiences of the transgender and nonbinary community. Developed by nationally recognized expert Stephanie S. Covington, PhD, LCSW; Shane S. Pugh, BA, LADC; and Roberto A. Rodriguez, MA, LMFT.
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​With a deepening understanding of the impact of trauma, clinicians are beginning to recognize specific issues for men.  These include men’s silence surrounding abuse and other adverse childhood experiences, the impact of male socialization on men's response to said experiences, the risk of victims becoming abusers and perpetrators of violence, and the need to understand men's shame and fear to explore trauma. 

This training will introduce the new 6-session trauma curriculum Exploring Trauma: A Brief Intervention for Men.  It is designed for men who have been abused or have experienced other forms of trauma.  Topics discussed include: understanding trauma and its process; trauma’s impact on the inner self (thoughts, feelings, beliefs) and on the outer self (behaviors and relationships); and coping and calming strategies.  Participant-led grounding exercises are part of this interactive workshop.  Exploring Trauma, co-authored with Roberto Rodriguez, MA, LMFT, ADC is an adaptation of the research-based work of Healing Trauma: A Brief Intervention for Women by Dr. Stephanie Covington.

​Participants will be able to:

• Describe the process of trauma and typical responses through the lens of men's socialization
• Understand men's dissociative responses to discussions of trauma, abuse, shame and anger
• Demonstrate physical and mental grounding exercises that are effective for men
• Apply a variety of therapeutic interventions to help men move from pre-contemplation to action stage relative to their trauma

 
Timeline:    March 17th and 18th.

Accreditation: CME

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care (WAPC) and the Center for Urban Population Health (CUPH).

The Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care (WAPC) is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care (WAPC) designates this internet live course for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

To receive credit, participants must attend the entire activity.

Disclosures: Planners/Faculty

• Elizabeth Duthie
• David Frazer
• Bernestine Jeffers
• Kyle Mounts
• Carrie Stehman
• Roberto A. Rodriguez

No one in control of content has any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.*

*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, reselling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
No one in control of the content, including the trainer has any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. 

There is no cost to participants for this training. ​

The Details

Online

Thursday, March 17 ​8 AM - Noon (CST)

Friday, March 18 8AM - Noon (CST)

CLOSED

To receive full credit, participants will need to be on camera for the full training. Each day will have 15 minute breaks. 

Participants will be eligible for 7.5 CEHs. 

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