USABP Spotlight Webinar Series brings you a presentation from NARM Training Institute presented by Brad Kammer. Hosted by Liam Blume of SoulWork LA.
Join Us July 9, 2020, 4 to 6 pm PST
The Changing Face of Trauma: A New Understanding of Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)
A USABP Spotlight Webinar Series Produced in Association with The NARM Training Institute is Presented by Brad Kammer
• 2 CEUs Available Live and as a Course.
• This live event is recorded for encore viewing
Workshop Description
Since 1980, psychology has relied on an understanding of PTSD to help individuals and communities impacted by trauma. Over the past few years, the trauma-informed movement has identified different forms of trauma, including the introduction of a new diagnosis: Complex PTSD. While PTSD focuses on the impact of event and shock traumas, C-PTSD focuses on the impact of unresolved adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) – including, attachment, relational, developmental, cultural and intergenerational trauma.
In this workshop, Somatic Psychotherapist and USABP member Brad Kammer will introduce the C-PTSD diagnosis, highlighting the psychobiological impact of ACEs on self-regulation, self-image and relationships. Brad will help map out the different clinical factors when addressing PTSD and C-PTSD, using the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) as a therapeutic framework for building greater resiliency and supporting post-traumatic growth.
Main Points of Workshop
• The historical and current trends in the trauma-informed field, including an introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD)
• The distinction between shock trauma (PTSD) and complex trauma (C-PTSD)
• Differentiating the psychobiology of fear and shame responses
• The pitfalls of working with all forms of trauma without recognizing the complex developmental themes running in the background
• Using the NeuroAffective Relational Model to introduce a bottom-up (body-based) and top-down (psychodynamic-based) framework for addressing C-PTSD
• NARM’s 5 adaptive survival styles and how they affect adult self-regulation, self-image and relationships
• Basic NARM skills for working with the impact of unresolved ACEs and Complex Trauma
Agenda
4:00-4:15 pm Introductions & Beginning Exercise
4:15-4:45 am Current Field of Trauma Introducing CPTSD: ACEs and Shock & Developmental Trauma
4:45-5:45 pm NARM Organizing Principles
5 Adaptive Survival Styles
NARM 4 Pillars: Basic Clinical Skills
NARM Demonstration
5:45 – 6:00 pm Q&A
Overview of NARM Learning Opportunities
Closure
Learning Objectives. Participants will learn:
• Participants will be able to differentiate between shock trauma (PTSD) and complex trauma (C-PTSD)
• Participants will be able to understand and articulate the history and current trends within the trauma-informed movement, and the important role our understanding of ACEs and C-PTSD plays in addressing trauma.
• Participants will be able to discuss, summarize and apply the NARM approach to addressing Complex Trauma (C-PTSD).
• Participants will be able to apply a basic understanding of the NARM clinical skills (“4 NARM pillars”).
Presenter Information
Brad Kammer
California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #48686 – 12/31/2021
California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #106 – 12/31/2021
Job Description: Somatic Psychotherapist and Trauma Consultant – Private Practice
Associate Professor – Mendocino College and Sonoma State University
Training Director and Senior Faculty – NARM Training Institute
Faculty – Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute
Presenter Bio:
Brad began his career as a Humanitarian Aid Worker in Asia which introduced him to personal and collective trauma. He became passionate about supporting individuals and communities in the transformation of trauma. Brad has since focused his teaching and clinical work on the integration of Somatic Psychology, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and Trauma. Brad lives in a small town in Northern California with his family where he is a Somatic Psychotherapist, College Professor, Trauma Consultant, Somatic Experiencing trainer, and the NARM Training Institute Training Director and Senior Trainer.
Bibliography
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Kessler, Steven (2015). The 5 Personality Patterns.
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Schore, Alan (2012). The Science of the Art of Psychotherapy.
Schwartz, Arielle (2016). The Complex PTSD Workbook.
