Overview: This three day training will provide participants with a comprehensive framework for treating traumatized children & teens. This four- phase, resource-oriented model is grounded in attachment theory, the psychophysiology of trauma, CBT, and expressive arts therapy. It is based on Carmen’s recently published book, “Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents: A Four-Phase Model”. Training Objectives: To provide a practical, structured framework that guides assessment & treatment processes. To learn structured, arts-based, sensory interventions to effectively treat key trauma reactions and promote self-regulation. To increase clinical skills such as working with a resource-oriented lens, tracking client sensory processes, & working with the body, art & relationship.

Title:	Body-Focused Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents
When:	May 25 - 27, 2015
Location:	57 Bearspaw Summit Place, Calgary
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Practice Area:	Clinical
Contact Email:	carmenr@telusplanet.net
Contact Name:	Carmen Richardson
Contact Organization:	Prairie Institute of Expressive Arts Therapy
Contact Phone:	403-245-5553 ext. 15
Contact Website:	www.pieat.ca
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Date Posted:	March 3, 2017