- Define types of trauma and PTSD and the effects on mental health
- Identify the neurobiological changes in the brain and body and how neuroscience-informed care can help develop more targeted interventions
- Use evidence-based interventions to ensure effective and appropriate interventions
- Implement methods for teaching clients how to influence emotional response, integrate sensory information, and modulate decision-making, attention and memory
Neuroscience-Informed Treatment of trauma and PTSD
Dr. Janene Donarski, Licensed Clinician Psychologist
Transform complex brain science into effective clinical interventions for lasting client recovery
Excerpt:
Introductory price until september 26
- 4h30 of continuing education
- 33 lessons that last from 5 to 15 minutes each
- 1 certificate of achievement
- 1 PowerPoint
- 1 bibliography
- 1 course evaluation
- 4 months access - automatically extended until you complete the course
- 7-day money back guarantee
Overview
Working with trauma survivors requires nuanced clinical strategies that reflect the growing body of research on trauma’s neurobiological impact. As clinicians, we are increasingly tasked with integrating these neuroscientific insights into established therapeutic approaches while sustaining a strong therapeutic alliance.
This advanced training offers a neuroscience-informed framework for the treatment of trauma and PTSD, bridging contemporary research with direct clinical application. It is led by Dr. Janene Donarski, Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of specialized experience in neuropsychology and trauma treatment.
By examining how trauma alters brain structures and stress response systems, you will enhance your capacity to design targeted, evidence-based interventions that address both neurobiological and psychological dimensions of trauma.
Through this training, you will:
- Refine clinical assessment by integrating neurobiological markers of trauma for more precise intervention planning
- Strengthen the use of evidence-based protocols through a deeper understanding of the neural circuits underlying trauma responses
- Apply practical neuroscience-informed techniques across therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR, and exposure-based treatments
- Enhance therapeutic engagement by explaining trauma’s neurobiological mechanisms in accessible ways that improve client motivation and outcomes
By transforming complex neuroscientific concepts into concrete clinical tools, this training equips you to deliver more effective, scientifically grounded trauma treatment.
Accreditation
Awaiting the OPQ accreditation number
About the expert
Dr. Janene Donarski, PhD, LP, CCATP, ECDCS is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of specialized experience in neuropsychology and trauma treatment. She brings extensive expertise in:
Clinical Specializations: - Neuropsychological assessment across the lifespan - Trauma and anxiety treatment - Veterans and military family care - Forensic psychological evaluation
Advanced Certifications: - EMDR Level II practitioner - Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) - Evergreen Dementia Care Specialist - Certified Hypnotherapist - Neuro-Linguistic Programming practitioner
Dr. Donarski serves on the board for Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professionals certification and has trained mental health professionals for over a decade. She is the author of "Anxiety & Trauma Recovery Book: Using a Neuroscience-Informed Treatment Response to Healing" and maintains an active private practice specializing in complex behavioral and neurological conditions.
Learning objectives
Learning material
A theoretical course illustrated with clinical examples. This course is composed of videos of 5 to 15 minutes each. The PowerPoint of the course to download.
Syllabus
- PowerPoint
- 1. Introduction
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Understanding Trauma and Anxiety
- 2. Definition and Types of Trauma
- 3. Effects of Trauma and-or PTSD
- 4. The Origins of Trauma
- 5. The Neurobiological Reaction
- 6. Brain Structures
- 7. Amygdala and the Sympathetic Nervous System
- 8. Trauma and Anxiety
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Clinical Assessment and Treatment Foundations
- 9. Clinical Screenings and Evidenced-Based Interventions
- 10. Treatment Preparation
- 11. Paradoxical Therapy
- 12. Acceptance Over Avoidance
- 13. Diaphragmic Breathing
- 14. Self-Care Assessment
- 15. Safety Behaviors
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Exposure Models and Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies
- 16. Exposure Therapy- Models and Types
- 17. Different Exposure Therapy
- 18. Goals for Exposure & Personalized Interventions
- 19. Tips for Treatment Effectiveness
- 20. EMDR
- 21. CBT Part I
- 22. CBT Part II
- 23. Reframe Anxiety
- 24. Narrative Therapy
- 25. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- 26. Neuroscience Key Strategy and Identifying the Con
- 27. DBT
- 28. Self-Compassion
- 29. AWARE Observation Skills and Homework
- 30. The Panic Cycle
- 31. Inhibitory Mismatch and Non-Linear Hierarchy
- 32. What Else to Consider
- 33. Conclusion
- Bibliography
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Additional Resources
- Handout - ABCWorksheet
- Handout - Challenging Questions
- Handout - Identifying Emotions
- Handout - Patterns of Problematic Thinking
CE Credits
Download a certificate of successful completion.
Audience
This course is intended for mental health professionals.
Registration
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Frequently asked questions
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Is there an evaluation at the end of the course?
To validate the achievement of the learning objectives, a final evaluation in the form of true/false questions is required. It must be completed in order to obtain the certificate of completion.
In addition, an optional self-assessment is offered at the beginning and end of the course, allowing you to measure your progress on the targeted skills.
These evaluations are not graded and are intended primarily to support your professional reflection.
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I have a disability. Can I receive specific support?
Yes! This training is offered as a pre-recorded video format, without subtitles. If you have a disability, we can provide an adapted alternative (technical assistance for viewing or individual supervision). For any request, please contact our disability coordinator at the following address: contact@asadis.net
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How long do I have access to the course?
After your registration, the course is accessible anytime and from anywhere for 124 days. And if that’s not enough, we’ll automatically extend your access.
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When does the course start?
That is entirely up to you! When you buy a course, you'll receive an access link that you can activate when you want.
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Is there a student rate?
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