Ian Robertson, MSW, RSW
presented by
SickKids CCMH Learning Institute
Live webinar series February 5, 6, 26, 27, March 4, and 5, 2024 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET This certificate program is an advanced clinical training for those who provide psychotherapy and counselling to clients who have experienced traumatic exposures. This training will introduce key components for working with client(s) presenting historical or oriented trauma exposures. This trauma training will cover countertransference/transference reactions. An overview of trauma-specific assessments and structuring the assessment process. Case conceptualization and formulation process along with treatment planning. The facilitator will discuss applying “bottom up” approach treatment approaches. This approach is to assist in regaining control of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) mobilization and collapse responses. Participants will also review the use of ego state therapeutic approaches. This is an educational applied six-day training program. It will have several breakout groups, dyads and practice experiences to the theories and model discussed. Ian Robertson will guide participants through these key topics: • Transference and countertransference as a predictor of therapeutic attachment, treatment outcome, and potential impact on the professional doing trauma work • Where to begin: stabilization, structure assessment and building the treatment plan • Introduction of polyvagal theory as a viable therapy for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) along with practical clinical application • Working with dissociative phobic ‘parts’ of self • Schema therapy for PTSD along with Structural Dissociative treatment model Many individuals who have experienced past historical exposures to trauma, are now finding that the isolation, confinement and disconnection and overarching exposures to COVID risks has created a compounding trauma effect. This can lead to elevated fear responses and re-activation of symptoms. This training will equip professionals on how to begin to support these individuals. Learn more and save 15% with promo code CAVERSHAM15 About the Facilitator: Mr Ian Robertson, MSW, RSW Advanced Clinical Supervisor, Organizational Consultant Ian Robertson Social Work Profession Corp Ian Robertson is a clinical trainer in trauma, mental health, and addictions best practices throughout the province for several hospitals and community-based programs. Ian is also providing consultation and clinical supervision to therapists who operate in private practice and public agency settings. Ian worked for many years as the Regional Clinical Supervisor for Addictions and Mental Health at the Niagara Health System. He is certified as a Clinical Traumatologist, Compassion Fatigue Specialist and ARP, and Substance Abuse Counsellor. Ian has been a speaker at several international and national conferences. He currently provides trainings for organizations in the clinical areas of addictions, trauma, concurrent disorders, mental health, youth at risk, youth threat assessment, Motivational Interviewing, Organizational Trauma-informed Practices, Trauma and Mindfulness, Trauma and Addictions, Transference and Counter-Transference, and CBT for Frontline workers. Ian is Certification as an Advanced Clinical Supervisor from Smith College, School of Social Work in MA, USA and has a Master of Social Work from McMaster University. Ian also works as an organizational consultant for community-based organizations and hospital systems to establish high quality "Standards of Care" and effective service delivery approaches. Ian also owns and operates a private practice in Niagara.
website: https://sickkidscmh.ca/course/certificate-in-trauma-counselling-for-mental-health-professionals-level-2-3/ |