Course Topic: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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A Novel, Integrated Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Co-occurring Posttraumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorders: 1.5 credits

A Case Study

This article discusses the co-occurrence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders (SUD) and the lack of evidence-based treatments for this comorbidity. It introduces a novel integrated cognitive-behavioral...

Trauma, Co-Occurring Disorders, Evidence Based Interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Application to Practice

Professional Readiness

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Efficacy and Acceptability of Interventions for Co-occurring PTSD and SUD: A Meta-analysis 1.5 credits

A recent meta-analysis explored various treatment approaches for individuals with comorbid Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The study included 28 randomized clinical trials and examined the...

Trauma, Co-Occurring Disorders, Evidence Based Interventions, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Professional Readiness

Treatment Knowledge

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Update on Domestic Violence and Traumatic Brain Injury: 1 credit

A Narrative Review

Individuals who suffer from domestic violence TBI often experience sequelae such as decreased cognitive functioning, memory loss, and PTSD. The goal of this article is to increase awareness about TBI...

Domestic Violence, Traumatic Brain Injury, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Trauma Informed Interventions: A Systematic Review 2.5 credits

The purpose of this study was to appraise the types, setting, scope, and delivery of trauma informed interventions and associated outcomes. The authors observe that health inequities remain a public...

Trauma, Evidence Based Interventions, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Cognitive Processing Therapy Or Relapse Prevention for Comorbid Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder 1.5 credits

A randomized clinical trial

This study compared a Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) treatment (Cognitive Processing Therapy; CPT), an Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) treatment (Relapse Prevention; RP), and assessment-only (AO) for those meeting diagnostic criteria...

Evidence Based Interventions, Alcohol, Relapse Prevention, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Treatment Knowledge

Application to Practice

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Sexual Trauma History Is Associated With Reduced Orbitofrontal Network Strength in Substance-Dependent Women 1.25 credits

This study examined differences in intrinsic brain networks in a group of women with substance use disorder and trauma exposure. PTSD diagnosis was associated with reduced functional connectivity of an...

Trauma, Neuroscience, Sexual Trauma, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Treatment Knowledge

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Does Trauma-focused Exposure Therapy Exacerbate Symptoms Among Patients With Comorbid PTSD and Substance Use Disorders? 1 credit

This study compared the exacerbation of psychological symptoms among participants with comorbid PTSD and SUD who received either SUD treatment alone or SUD treatment integrated with exposure therapy for PTSD....

Trauma, Evidence Based Interventions, Exposure Based Therapy, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Application to Practice

Treatment Knowledge

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Psychological Therapies for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Adults 1.5 credits

Systematic review and meta-analysis

Psychological therapies are the recommended first-line treatment for post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Previous systematic reviews have grouped theoretically similar interventions to determine differences between broadly distinct approaches. Consequently, we...

Evidence Based Interventions, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Treatment Knowledge

Application to Practice

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

A Research Programme to Evaluate DBT-PTSD, a Modular Treatment Approach for Complex PTSD After Childhood Abuse 1.5 credits

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after childhood abuse (CA) is often related to severe co-occurring psychopathology, such as symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Researchers are still trying to identify efficacious...

Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), Evidence Based Interventions, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness of Evidence-based Psychotherapies for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Clinical Practice 1 credit

This is a dense article with a focus on statistics. While evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a first-line treatment, its real-world effectiveness is unknown. This study...

Evidence Based Interventions, Exposure Based Therapy, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Narrative Exposure Therapy in Patients With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder in a Naturalistic Residential Setting 1 credit

A Randomized Controlled Trial

Comorbid Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) increases the already high symptom burden of patients with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). As the gold standard for BPD treatment, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), does...

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Narrative Therapy

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Reading-Based Online

Investigating the Efficacy and Experiences With Narrative Exposure Therapy in Severe Mentally Ill Patients With Comorbid Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Receiving Flexible Assertive Community Treatment: A Mixed Methods Study 1.25 credits

Patients with severe mental illness with repeated interpersonal trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a negative illness progression. Traumas are often not treated because of their vulnerability. Narrative exposure...

Trauma, Evidence Based Interventions, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Narrative Therapy

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Armed Forces Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 1.25 credits

A Systematic Review and Focus Group

Virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) is an emerging treatment for people diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to the limited accessibility of psychotherapies. This research aims to determine the...

Trauma, Veteran, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Impacts of Internet-Based Interventions for Veterans With PTSD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 1 credit

**This is a research intensive course with a strong emphasis on statistical analysis. ** Veterans who did not seek and complete treatment as intended have been shown to have an...

Veteran, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Polyvagal Theory and Evidenced Based Interventions for Arousal Dysregulation in PTSD 3 credits

This recorded webinar will discuss multiple evidenced-based interventions any mental health provider can utilize when clients experience arousal dysregulation. This webinar will first discuss what clinicians need to know about...

Trauma, Evidence Based Interventions, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Emotional Disregulation, Polyvagal Theory

Counseling (Theory and Techniques)

Application to Practice

Treatment Knowledge

Material Cost $30 – free with Unlimited CE Membership Learn More

Recorded Webinar

Evidence-Based Psychotherapies for PTSD in Children and Adolescents 1.75 credits

This course will discuss two recent peer-reviewed articles that explore the efficacy, acceptability, and common elements of psychotherapies used for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and...

Trauma, Adolescents, Evidence Based Interventions, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Coping and Posttrauma Cognitions on PTSD in a Combat-trauma Population 1 credit

Individual differences in cognitive processes and coping behaviors play a role in the development and maintenance of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Given the large numbers of combat-exposed service members returning...

Trauma, Veteran, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Reading-Based Online

Superhero Therapy: Helping Clients Cope With Ongoing Global Trauma 3 credits

In the light of the recent global events - wars, violence, the ongoing pandemic, and the rapidly rising mental health crisis, we need to make mental health accessible and relatable....

Trauma, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Material Cost $30 – free with Unlimited CE Membership Learn More

Recorded Webinar

Cognitive Processes and Post-traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents 1 credit

Post-traumatic stress is a common reaction to exposure to trauma in children and adolescents. While some trauma-exposed youth go on to have persistent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), many children and...

Trauma, Adolescents, Youth, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

Sleep and PTSD in the Military Forces 1 credit

A Reciprocal Relationship and a Psychiatric Approach

This course focuses on a review that updates knowledge regarding the relationship between sleep during deployment, combat-related trauma, and PTSD in military personnel. A lot of data suggest a dynamic...

Veteran, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Insomnia, Sleep Disturbance

No Cost Materials

Reading-Based Online

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