Workshop Summary:

This presentation provides information about how Adverse Childhood Experiences, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Compassion Fatigue, and Vicarious Trauma impact the central nervous system through the discussion of Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory. The curriculum has been highly rated by various audiences with content from specific treatment modalities to content that may apply to Macro level social work.  Activities such as group discussion, vignettes, and case studies will be used to emphasize the importance of these points as well as practice with direct application of quick interventions that can be integrated by providers that will aim to prevent provider burnout as well as enhance treatment outcomes for any program. Content that demonstrates respect, appreciation and knowledge of current diversity issues related to the topic will be included.

Learning Objectives:

•  Help clients stay within their therapeutic window to optimize outcomes of whatever program you are working in.

•  Help social workers stay within their therapeutic window to maintain safety, enhance outcomes for the client, and reduce secondary traumatization.

•  Increase self-care techniques specifically designed to reduce secondary traumatization.

Presenter Bio: Amanda Salisbury, MSW, LICSW

Amanda Salisbury has 15 years’ experience in the field of trauma. She is certified in EMDR and is an approved EMDR consultant. Amanda is in the process of becoming an EMDRIA approved EMDR trainer. She has been trained in CPT, PE, and EMDR for PTSD for over 10 years. Amanda has been trained in several ego state approaches to treat complex trauma and dissociative disorders as well as several trainings in the treatment of complex and developmental trauma. She is the executive and clinical director of Trauma Informed Therapies and a trainer in trauma informed approaches. While serving as President of the NASW International Chapter, she taught several CEU approved trainings. Before and after that work, she provided several in house trainings in the field of trauma and treatment of PTSD, secondary trauma and clinical self-care, and treatment of anxiety.