Subverting Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma: Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) Strategies that Promote Healing and Secure Attachment
– Presented by Vilma Reyes, PsyD [Seminar]

NARRATIVE

This training will deepen the understanding of how interpersonal and collective trauma manifests itself across generations if it’s not interrupted; and how providers can use intergenerational strengths and healing to lift hope and resilience in the family. Presenter will provide a solid foundation based on attachment theory and decades of research on the relational impact of complex trauma in early childhood. She will propose a theoretical frame to help providers conceptualize the common struggles between parents and young children, and will present strategies informed by the evidence-based intervention, Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). There will be opportunities to apply these strategies to clinical scenarios.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

1. Identify two ways interpersonal and collective trauma impact children’s development and the caregiver-child relationship.
2. Describe two examples of how relational trauma causes ruptures in attachment.
3. Understand and be able to identify two ways to apply the concepts of Ghosts in the Nursery and Angels in the Nursery in working with families.
4. Identify one way they would use intergenerational strengths in working with families.
5. Explain the concept of the CPP Triangle of Explanations and name one example of how to use it in working with families.
6. Identify two ways the strategies learned aim to interrupt the intergenerational transmission of trauma.

COURSE OUTLINE – 6 hrs   (VIRTUAL)

9:00 – 10:00 am       

Introduction and review of the impact of interpersonal and collective trauma

10:00 -10:30 am    

Intergenerational transmission of trauma: Ghosts and Angels in the Nursery

10:30 – 10:50 am       

  Break

10:50 am – 12:00 pm

Intergenerational transmission of trauma: Ghosts and Angels in the Nursery continued.

12:00 – 1:00 pm   

Lunch Break

1:00 – 1:20 pm      

Interrupting intergenerational transmission of trauma

1:20 to 2:30 pm   

Reflective practice as a way to prevent vicarious trauma

2:30 – 2:40 pm  

Break

2:40 to 4:00 pm  

Wrapping up, questions and discussion

4:00 pm        

End

CONTENT CURRICULUM

1. 1. This course builds on a foundation of attachment theory, basic early childhood development, and trauma theory. Content will integrate and deepen these concepts and provide examples of Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) informed interventions to intervene across generations.
   2. There is a robust body of literature to support the profound impact of early childhood adversity in one’s physical and mental wellbeing across the lifespan. Learning strategies that can be implemented with caregivers and their children to interrupt the intergenerational transmission of trauma is of utmost relevance to psychological practice.
   3. This is an intermediate to advanced level course aimed at licensed mental health professionals.
   4. CPP is an evidence-based intervention supported by fivr randomized controlled trials and extensive pre-post research over the course of 24 years. The limitations and risks of learning trauma-focused modalities is that it might trigger one’s own unhealed trauma. Trainer will be mindful of this in the selection of the materials and will give participants the choice to regulate as needed. The limitations and risks to CPP-informed interventions, as with any therapeutic intervention, is that each person might respond differently. Clinicians have the responsibility to present clients with informed consent about the potential benefits and risks of any intervention.
   5. This healing-centered approach acknowledges the strong individual and collective impact of complex trauma—structural inequalities, racial violence and more—and encourages participants to question systems of oppression that often cause the historical trauma that is transmitted across generations. This course also taps into the collective strength and wisdom within communities to propel us towards equity and healing.

COST:

CIP Members:

$100 early registration 10 business days prior to seminar; $120 after

Non-Members:

$130 early registration up to 10 business days prior to seminar, $150 after

CEs: 6 CEs for LMFTs, LCSWs, and Psychologists. Participants must attend the full live session and complete the evaluation at the end to receive a CE completion certificate.

Community Institute for Psychotherapy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Community Institute for Psychotherapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Cancellation must be received in writing by email: Full refund if canceled 48 hours prior to the event; $25 cancellation fee if canceled with less than 48 hours notice. 

Accommodations will be made wherever possible to those with disabilities.  Please let us know of any disabilities upon registration, to ensure proper accommodations are put in place prior to workshop/training.

Grievance Procedure: CIP will respond to complaints in a reasonable, ethical and timely manner, when submitted by program attendees in writing to the Chair of CIP’s Professional Development Committee.

Anti-Discrimination Policy: CIP shall not discriminate against any individual or group with respect to any service, program or activity based on gender, race, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age or other prohibited basis. CIP does not require attendees to adhere to any particular religion or creed in order to participate in training. CIP will not promote or advocate for a single modality of treatment that is discriminatory or likely to harm clients based on current accepted standards or practice.

*There is no conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.