A Comprehensive Exploration of Cognitive vs. Somatic Therapies, Neuroscience, and an Introduction to ART
This new training offers a comprehensive exploration of trauma therapy modalities, highlighting the key distinctions between cognitive and somatic approaches. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how these distinct modalities engage different neurological processes to address trauma. Cognitive therapies, such as CBT, focus on reframing thoughts, while somatic approaches, like Somatic Experiencing, target trauma stored in the body. Through the lens of neuroscience, this session will provide participants with insights into the underlying mechanisms of these therapies and their differing impacts on trauma recovery.
Additionally, this presentation will introduce foundational concepts related to Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), including the role of memory reconsolidation and bilateral eye movements in trauma treatment. While attendees will not be trained to use these modalities, they will leave with a deeper understanding of how these techniques work to support trauma processing and healing
https://nefesh.org/workshops/DifferentiatingTrauma/viewFREE WEBINAR
Differentiating Trauma Modalities:
A Comprehensive Exploration of Cognitive vs. Somatic Therapies, Neuroscience, and an Introduction to ART
Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 10:00 AM EST
Presenter: Marsha Mandel, LMHC, LPC
Course Length: 3 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will differentiate between cognitive (top-down) and somatic (bottom-up) trauma therapies, identifying their key components and neurological impacts.
- Participants will describe how trauma is stored in the body and brain, explain what trauma processing entails, and summarize the goals of trauma therapy.
- Participants will explain how somatic and integrative approaches (e.g., Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting) focus on body-based processes to facilitate trauma healing.
This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
This new training offers a comprehensive exploration of trauma therapy modalities, highlighting the key distinctions between cognitive and somatic approaches. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how these distinct modalities engage different neurological processes to address trauma. Cognitive therapies, such as CBT, focus on reframing thoughts, while somatic approaches, like Somatic Experiencing, target trauma stored in the body. Through the lens of neuroscience, this session will provide participants with insights into the underlying mechanisms of these therapies and their differing impacts on trauma recovery.
Additionally, this presentation will introduce foundational concepts related to Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), including the role of memory reconsolidation and bilateral eye movements in trauma treatment. While attendees will not be trained to use these modalities, they will leave with a deeper understanding of how these techniques work to support trauma processing and healing
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will differentiate between cognitive (top-down) and somatic (bottom-up) trauma therapies, identifying their key components and neurological impacts.
- Participants will describe how trauma is stored in the body and brain, explain what trauma processing entails, and summarize the goals of trauma therapy.
- Participants will explain how somatic and integrative approaches (e.g., Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting) focus on body-based processes to facilitate trauma healing.
Agenda:
Agenda
Differentiating Trauma Modalities: Understanding Cognitive vs. Somatic Therapies, Neuroscience, and Introducing ART
Trainer: Marsha Mandel, LMHC, LPC, CCTP-II
Introduction to Trauma Modalities
- Cognitive vs. Somatic and Integrative approaches
- Basic neuroscience of trauma (40 minutes)
Cognitive vs. Somatic Approaches
- Cognitive therapies (CBT, DBT, CPT)
- Somatic & Integrative therapies (Somatic Experiencing, IFS, Brainspotting) (40 minutes)
Case Study and Group Discussion
- Case comparison: Cognitive and somatic approaches
- Group discussion on application (20 minutes)
Memory Reconsolidation, Bilateral Eye Movements, and ART
- Memory reconsolidation and bilateral stimulation
- Introduction to ART (40 minutes)
Q&A and Conclusion
- Summary of key concepts
- Open discussion and Q&A (20 minutes)
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.