03-04-2024 – Survivor-focused approach to sexual intimacy and pleasure w/ Adrienne Michelle, LMFT
Program Description: Research demonstrates that sexual trauma negatively impacts sexual satisfaction and experience with partners and relationships. Survivors are at risk of being triggered, revictimized, and of having relationships dissolve. But despite therapists aware of this, we may be unlikely … Read more
01-25-2024 – Sexuality: Essential to a couple’s relationship and client wellbeing: A two-day institute on attachment theory, sex therapy using the lens of Emotionally Focused Therapy w/ Dr. Laurie Watson
Description: Let’s talk about sex! Research shows that sexual attachment is as imperative to a couple’s bond as emotional connection. Even in individual therapy, we have to understand how our client feels about their sexuality and sexual relationships to understand … Read more
04-11-2023 – Building equitable solutions for Black children in special education w/ Toyia Williams
Description: This presentation will be centered on the research that suggests significant inequities in special education for Black students, the various recommendations given to dismantle these inequities, and how Black parents can advocate for better opportunities for Black children in … Read more
02-08-2023 – Scar Tissue: Healing the visible and hidden scars of historical, intergenerational, and community trauma on individuals w/ April Parker, LCSW
Description: This workshop will examine the long-lasting and painful impact of historical, intergenerational and community trauma on Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) individuals. These three types of traumas are like scar tissue that forms externally and internally after skin … Read more
Parking after 5 p.m. and on weekends
Parking and Directions: Please allow plenty of time for parking and walking to our site. The following lots are open after 5 p.m. and on weekends: NC State Credit Union – 310 Pittsboro Street, directly across School of Social Work … Read more
11-01-2022 When the Swelling Goes Down w/ Samuel Ray Gates, MFA
Description: Join us for an evening of theater followed by small group processing. Originated and performed by actor, professor and comedian, Samuel Ray Gates, When the Swelling Goes Down explores themes of race, identity, and trauma with humor and poignancy. The … Read more
01-24-2023 – Antiracist applications to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) w/ Ashley Pierson, Ph.D.
Description: This workshop introduces methods for clinicians to use DBT to increase their antiracism competencies, including practical applications of the DBT technology to target one’s own racist attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors in the context of therapy. The emphasis in DBT … Read more
03-09-2023 – Polyvagal theory-informed trauma treatment w/ Deb Dana, LCSW
Format: Self-paced / asynchronous program Engage with this recorded program on your schedule. CE: 5 CEs total, read for more information on CEs Fee: $100, read for more information on fees and scholarships Description: This workshop will draw from innovative research … Read more
11-10-2022 – Comingling Triangles: How to approach trauma work and the interpersonal dynamics that arise between individuals w/ Sarah Reives-Houston, Ph.D.
Format: Self-paced / asynchronous program Engage with this recorded program on your schedule. CE: 4 CEs total, read for more information on CEs Fee: $70, read for more information on fees and scholarships Description: Trauma is widespread and heightened by the pandemic, … Read more
04-10-2023 – Race-based traumatic stress: Broadening your toolkit to serve diverse clients w/ Alicia Freeman, MS, LCMHC, LCAS-A & Sherrá M. Watkins, Ph.D., LCMHC-S, LCAS
Description: This workshop addresses why race-based stress and trauma are important to consider beyond the existing DSM diagnosis of PTSD and evidence-based practices. The trainers will provide insight into how to work more effectively with clients from groups who have … Read more