Overview

Why do clients with trauma sometimes struggle to think clearly, become overwhelmed by seemingly small triggers, or suddenly disconnect during therapy? What is actually happening in the brain and nervous system, and how can understanding these processes help us become more effective clinicians?

Join experienced psychologist Lucy Wise as she explores the neurobiological foundations of trauma and how these changes shape the way our clients think, feel, behave and engage in therapy. Drawing on current evidence and clinical experience, Lucy will unpack the neurophysiological changes associated with trauma and PTSD, translating complex neuroscience into practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in clinical practice.

This session will also explore what is happening "in the room" during therapy. From heightened arousal and emotional flooding to dissociation and difficulties with engagement, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how trauma responses can emerge during assessment and treatment, and how clinicians can respond in ways that promote safety, regulation and therapeutic progress.

Whether you work exclusively with trauma or simply want to better understand the clients who walk through your door, this webinar will provide an accessible and clinically relevant foundation for understanding trauma through a neurobiological lens.

Join us for an engaging evening of learning, discussion and practical insights that will enhance your understanding of trauma and strengthen your clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this event, participants should be able to:

• Identify some of the neurological changes that occur as a result of traumatic exposure
• Identify symptoms of hypo and hyperarousal in clients
• Understand when to seek additional guidance when facing complex presentations

Presenter(s)

Ms. Lucy Wise

About the presenter(s)

Lucy Wise is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who currently runs a large (20 clinician) practice in northern Tasmania. Lucy is a no-nonsense clinician who enjoys not only therapeutic practice, but also providing early career and developing psychologists with supervision to feel confident in managing complex presentations. Lucy has experience with AHPRA's expectations around case notes and is also passionate about ensuring clinicians are accurately recording what is happening in the room, both for their benefit, and the benefit of their clients.

Notes

Target Audience

This activity is aimed at any mental health professionals wishing to understand the science behind trauma in a meaningful, useful way.

Please note:

• This is a Member Groups event. All communication will be sent to the registrants’ registered email address. This includes event reminders with details (such as the zoom link) and any pre-event or post-event resources, if provided by the facilitators.
• A post-event email will be sent within two weeks of the event’s completion to each registrant’s registered email address. This email will include the CPD certificate, event-recording, and any additional resources shared during the session.

Duration of Access

This event will be recorded. The recording will be emailed to all registered within 2 weeks post event and available for viewing up to 90 days.

CPD

It is up to attendees to assess and determine how learning from this event aligns with the requirements of their learning plan. The providers accordingly do not make any representation that the event counts towards attendees’ CPD learning requirements. If an attendee determines themselves that the learning they complete aligns to their learning plan, then they can decide to count those hours towards their CPD requirements for the registration cycle.

The information in this presentation has been prepared in good faith and for educational purposes only. Therefore, the information is general in nature and should not be relied upon in the treatment of any condition and you should seek your own independent professional and/or legal advice concerning any specific issue. The APS accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or decisions relating to the information. The content should not be reproduced without permission or unless permitted by law.

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