This course focuses on understanding the physiology of trauma by understanding the normal life-preserving survival responses of “flight/fight/freeze” in an individual. Investigating the disturbance of these responses forms the essential foundation for understanding symptoms that results in Post-Traumatic Stress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This course reviews research findings associated with the psychophysiology of trauma, which support practical applications when intervening with traumatized individuals. This is considered a beginning course in the psychophysiology, neurology of trauma as research related to trauma and the brain continues to emerge. Course consists of reading, video clips and final test. CEs included.

Learning Objectives:

Participant will be able to identify:

• Specific psychophysiological effects of trauma on learning behavior and emotions.
• Specific responses of explicit and implicit memory functions.
• Strategies directed at reducing the psycho physiological effects of trauma.
• Ways to use the mind and body as healing resources.

Course Creator/Instructor: Dr. Caelan Soma

Please Note:

This course takes approximately 6-hours to complete. You do not have to complete it in one sitting. Once you purchase this course you will have access to it for 1-year (365 days). You must complete it in that time period. You may renew it for another year for an additional fee if necessary.