Center For Trauma Program Innovation |
The JBFCS Center for Trauma Program Innovation actively disseminates knowledge about state‐of‐the art trauma services and evidence‐based treatment approaches throughout New York City and New York State. Since its founding in 1998, it has developed innovative programs that address interpersonal, community and societal violence, and the impact of disasters and terrorism. The Center promotes the development of new trauma services for children and their families, both on the local and national level. In the last 3 years it provided more than 640 hours of trauma training to over 5,000 professionals from both JBFCS and community agencies and schools.
Trauma Workshops
Combating Compassion Fatigue and Sustaining Passion For Your Work
Working in a helping profession often means exposure to traumatized clients, clients in crisis, and stressful events. Over time the impact of this work can accumulate and lead to compassion fatigue or vicarious traumatization. This training will examine the physical, psychological and social effects of trauma work on the clinician. Participants will build awareness of the vulnerabilities for developing compassion fatigue and learn strategies for its prevention, including stress reduction and self-care techniques.
Course Date: Wednesday, 11/16/11
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: JBFCS, 135 West 50th Street, NYC
Fee: $55
Instructor: Antonia Barba, LCSW
Psychological First Aid
Psychological First Aid is an evidence-informed approach to helping adults, adolescents and children in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. It provides guiding principles and specific techniques which prepare clinicians, advocates and community service providers to mobilize after a disaster. The modular approach is based upon evidence of risk and resilience following critical events. The culturally informed techniques can be used in the field and designed to be delivered in a flexible, developmentally consistent manner. Attendees will learn and rehearse this modular approach. PFA versions are available for Community Religious Professionals, Spanish-speaking communities, and (in the near future) schools.skills are a must for all community practitioners who want to respond quickly when a disaster occurs.
Course Date: Wednesday, 12/7/11
Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location: JBFCS, 135 West 50th Street, NYC
Fee: $110
Instructor: Christina Grosso, LCAT, ATR-BC, BCETS
Trauma Assessment and Treatment
This two-day intensive workshop will focus on trauma assessment, treatment and the impact of vicarious trauma on the clinician. Participants will learn how trauma affects children, adolescents and adults; how to conduct both semi-structured and structured assessment to identify trauma exposure and impact; and how to develop trauma-focused treatment planning. The course will also cover the foundations of trauma treatment including phased-based approaches; an overview of various evidence-based treatment models for use with children, adolescents and adults; and the effects of compassion fatigue and vicarious traumatization on the clinician and strategies for mitigating that impact.
Course Date: Wednesdays, 1/11/12 and 1/18/12
Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: JBFCS, 135 West 50th Street, NYC
Fee: $220
Instructor: Christina Grosso, LCAT, ATR-BC, BCETS
Beyond Words: An Introduction to Body‐Centered and Expressive Trauma Interventions
An integrative survey of expressive approaches to trauma work, this workshop will focus on current trends in the field of trauma treatment including an overview of art, movement, drama and music therapies, and an introduction to several evidence based practices. Case examples will be utilized, and attendees are encouraged to bring in case‐related questions. The workshop will be both didactic and experiential, drawing on insight and skill‐building techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and expressive modalities.
Course Date: Wednesday, 3/7/12
Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: JBFCS, 135 West 50th Street, NYC
Fee: $110
Instructor: Mary Dino, LCSW and Antonia Barba, LCSW and Kim Wisniewski, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT
PTSD and the Older Adult
What's known about PTSD for seniors and what are the assessment, diagnostic and treatment challenges when working with older adults? We will consider the effect of developmental and biopsychosocial factors which contribute, as well as tailoring treatment to the needs of this population. Clinicians are encouraged to come prepared with case examples.
This training will help participants: Learn about the impact of trauma and PTSD for older adults, appreciate the complexity of diagnosis, co-morbidity and the need for accurate assessment when working with older adults with PTSD, consider effective treatment options and management and recognize the effects of secondary trauma and identify effective coping strategies.
Course Date: Tuesday, 7/10/12
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: JBFCS, 135 West 50th Street, NYC
Fee: $55
Instructor: Deborah Langosch, PhD
Contact: (212) 632-4667 or marias@jbfcs.org
