Podcast CE course featuring Dr. Donald Meichenbaum exploring the science of resilience — why some people bounce back from trauma and how clinicians can help others do the same. Free 1-hour CE credit.

Free 1-hour podcast CE featuring Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman on working through the impact of past sexual trauma within intimate relationships. Practical clinical guidance for therapists.

Reviews patterns in healthy and abusive relationships, abusive cycles of power and control, Dependent Personality Disorder, and clinical interventions. Includes handouts and practical homework for clients and families. A companion course to the Codependency Interventions course.

A 12-hour course offering recommendations to cultivate a compassionate school community that buffers against the negative effects of trauma.

An exploration of the neurological and psychological causes of trauma and the application of breathwork techniques in addiction recovery.

This webinar addresses the complexities of treating internet addiction, including issues related to AI, pornography, social media, and online gaming. It provides insights into the underlying mechanisms and therapeutic approaches for managing problematic internet use.

This webinar examines the intricate relationship between PTSD, substance misuse, and other co-occurring conditions, particularly within the context of domestic life. It explores assessment and treatment strategies for individuals and families affected by these challenges.

This webinar identifies common practices within treatment settings that can inadvertently harm trauma survivors and offers alternative, trauma-informed approaches. It emphasizes creating safe and supportive environments for healing.

Approaches for treating PTSD without trauma reenactment.

Defines moral injury in the context of military service, distinguishes it from PTSD, and reviews emerging assessment tools and treatment approaches targeting morally injurious events.

An introductory overview of PTSD including its history, diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and neurobiology, designed for clinicians beginning work with trauma populations.

Introduces Psychological First Aid (PFA), a flexible, evidence-informed approach to helping people in the immediate aftermath of disasters and other traumatic events, designed for first responders and mental health professionals.

Covers different types of traumatic events including combat, sexual assault, disasters, and accidents, and how trauma type affects PTSD presentation and treatment.

Comprehensive training on administering and scoring the CAPS-5 (Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5), the gold-standard diagnostic interview for PTSD. Includes case examples and practice scoring.

Reviews the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD, including changes from DSM-IV, differential diagnosis, and key clinical considerations for accurate assessment.

Explores neurobiological mechanisms underlying PTSD including stress response systems, memory processing, and neuroimaging findings relevant to clinical practice.

Covers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) adapted for veterans with PTSD, including sleep restriction, stimulus control, cognitive restructuring, and addressing trauma-related nightmares.

Covers the newly recognized DSM-5-TR diagnosis of Prolonged Grief Disorder, including its overlap with PTSD, validated assessment tools, and evidence-based treatments such as Complicated Grief Therapy.

Addresses gender-specific aspects of PTSD in women including sexual trauma, MST (military sexual trauma), and treatment adaptations for female veterans and civilians.

Explores the relationship between PTSD and physical health, including cardiovascular disease, immune function, chronic pain, and integrated care approaches.

Addresses cultural factors relevant to providing trauma care for African American veterans, including historical trauma, mistrust of healthcare systems, and culturally adapted treatment approaches.

Addresses the unique context of military-related PTSD including deployment trauma, moral injury, and treatment considerations specific to veterans and active duty populations.

Examines the most common comorbidities occurring alongside PTSD—including depression, anxiety, TBI, and chronic pain—and their impact on assessment and treatment planning.

Provides a comprehensive overview of PTSD assessment strategies including structured interviews, self-report measures, and clinical decision-making frameworks.

Examines the relationship between PTSD and suicidal ideation and behavior, with guidance on risk assessment, safety planning, and integrated treatment approaches for veterans.

Addresses PTSD in children and adolescents including developmental differences in trauma response, age-appropriate assessment tools, and evidence-based treatments such as TF-CBT.

Reviews the 2023 VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline recommendations for psychotherapy treatments for PTSD, including strongly recommended therapies, conditionally recommended options, and implementation guidance.

Provides an evidence-based overview of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for PTSD, including its theoretical basis, research support, and clinical application.

Focuses on the assessment and management of violence risk in veterans with PTSD, including structured approaches to risk evaluation and safety planning.

Recorded webcast covering clinical strategies for treating PTSD when common comorbid conditions such as depression, anxiety, TBI, or chronic pain are present.

Reviews practical applications of trauma-focused psychotherapies for PTSD, helping clinicians implement evidence-based treatments in real-world settings.

Reviews current research on improving the effectiveness of PTSD psychotherapy, including augmentation strategies and ways to optimize treatment outcomes.

Covers Cognitive Processing Therapy as an evidence-based treatment for PTSD, including its theoretical basis and application with veterans.

Explores military culture and its influence on PTSD presentation, help-seeking behavior, and treatment engagement in veterans and active duty service members.

Examines sleep disturbances in PTSD and evidence-based strategies to address them, with particular attention to sleep's role in suicide risk reduction.

Covers strategies to engage patients with PTSD in treatment, address avoidance, and improve retention in evidence-based care.

Addresses unique aspects of PTSD in older veterans, including late-onset PTSD, interaction with dementia, and age-appropriate treatment modifications.

Addresses the high comorbidity between PTSD and substance use disorders, covering assessment and integrated treatment approaches for co-occurring conditions.

Examines the dissociative subtype of PTSD, its unique symptom presentation, neurobiological underpinnings, and implications for treatment selection.

Explores massed (intensive) delivery formats of evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD, including research on outcomes and implementation guidance.

Explains the 2023 updated VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline recommendations for medications and biological treatments for PTSD, including clinical implications for providers treating veterans.

Explores how evidence-based PTSD treatments can be delivered via telehealth technology, with practical guidance for remote care delivery.

An overview of Prolonged Exposure Therapy, one of the most well-researched treatments for PTSD, including how to implement it effectively with veterans.

Discusses culturally responsive approaches to PTSD care through individualized case formulation, addressing how cultural factors shape trauma experience and recovery.

Covers PTSD across the lifespan with a focus on older adults and veterans, including age-related changes in PTSD presentation and treatment considerations.

Provides practical guidance on assessing PTSD using validated tools and clinical interviews, with a focus on accuracy and clinical utility in diverse populations.

An introduction to the core concepts of child trauma, detailing the impact on brain development and functioning.

A 5-hour interactive online course that teaches the core actions of Psychological First Aid and how to apply them in post-disaster scenarios with different survivor needs. Also covers provider well-being before, during, and after disasters. Suitable for both new providers and seasoned practitioners.

Explores toxic stress, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and early childhood development science with a focus on working with families impacted by substance misuse.

This course covers mindfulness practices that support trauma recovery and promote mental wellness.

Covers the cultural, occupational, and trauma-related distinctions of working with military and veteran populations. Explores mind-body-spirit wellness, moral injury, PTSD, and integrative therapy approaches for active-duty members, veterans, and their families.

Introduces the Seeking Safety model, an evidence-based present-focused treatment designed for co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorders, covering key principles and session-by-session guidance.

Introduces the core principles of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), including safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity across all health care settings.

Provides clinical guidance for assessing and treating veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST), including screening approaches, trauma-informed care principles, and evidence-based interventions.

Introduces Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles and techniques as applied to veteran populations, covering psychological flexibility, values-based action, and mindful acceptance of difficult emotions.

Foundational course on traumatic brain injury covering classification, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and rehabilitation considerations for veterans with mild, moderate, and severe TBI.

An overview of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) adapted for veterans, covering core mindfulness practices, clinical evidence, and implementation guidance for VA settings.