Healing Adolescent Heartbreak: Addressing the Core of Complex Trauma

This presentation offers a unique perspective on complex trauma in adolescents and families from the perspective of heartbreak. When a young child’s needs/emotions are chronically unmet due to abuse, neglect, and/or misattunement, children foreclose on those very needs/emotions (their heart) in favor of adapting to what’s available to them rather than what they need. Attendees will learn what how to conceptualize complex trauma symptoms and behaviors through the lens of attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and developmental affective neuroscience. Attendees will also learn how to apply clinical skills specifically oriented to addressing adaptive patterns stemming from this early heartbreak.

Learning Objectives:

• Define the term complex trauma and the ICD-11 C-PTSD Diagnosis
  
• Describe at least two examples of early attachment, relational, and developmental trauma
• Identify at least two complex trauma themes that underly problematic adolescent symptoms and behaviors
• Apply at least two practical skills for addressing complex trauma with adolescents

Friday, April 26 |  11:00am- 2:00pm 

Members: $30 |  Non-Members: $45

3 CEU's

Location:

Central Park Multi-Purpose Building

9151 N.W. 2nd Street
Plantation FL 33324

Presenter: Mike Giresi

Mike found his passion for helping others through his own journey of healing and recovery. Mike is a Florida Certified Addiction Counselor and an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Mike is also a nationally Certified Trauma Professional, NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®) Practitioner, and received advanced training in Yoga and Meditation training while studying in India. Mike started his career in the mental health field working with adult clients who suffered from complex trauma and PTSD, as well as chemical and process addictions, and has since focused his attention on helping teens and their families find hope and healing.

In addition, Mike is a national speaker, consultant, and trainer on the topics of developmental trauma, addiction, and adolescent treatment. Utilizing his extensive training and experience in the field of trauma, somatic psychology, interpersonal neurobiology, and addiction treatment, Mike is responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of individual, group, and family therapy programming for clients and their loved ones at Family First.

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