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Complex Trauma Summer Training Institute

Complex Trauma Summer Training Institute

When: July 21-25, 2025

Where: Hyannis, MA

Conference participates will gain understanding of complex trauma and the complexity of developmental adaptation to trauma, particularly as it pertains to the emotional, cognitive, relational, and behavioral symptoms and life struggles that bring clients to psychotherapy.

Conference participants will demonstrate understanding of the neurological impact of complex trauma, and how early attachment trauma disrupts neurological development in a manner relevant to long term functional capacities.

Conference participants will be able to identify and practice at least three expressive arts strategies to support self-regulation or trauma processing. 

Conference participants will demonstrate understanding of youth or adult intervention models that are uniquely targeted to the needs of complexly traumatized individuals.

  • For those on the adult track, participants will participate in a 2-day training model focus and a 4-component treatment model, and will be able to name the major treatment goals and rationale for each component.
  • For those on the youth track, participants will gain knowledge and skills related to assessment of complex trauma/Developmental Trauma disorders, as well as intervention strategies to support both youth and their caregivers through a long-term treatment process.

Tracks offered:

Track 1: Adult (20 or Expanded 24 CE hours available)
Track 2: Child/Family (20 CE hours available)

SCHEDULE

MONDAY, JULY 21

12:30-5:45 pm
The Complexity of Adaptation to Trauma (required for both tracks)

5 CE hours

5:45-7:00 pm
Wine and Cheese Reception with Summer Institute Faculty

TUESDAY, JULY 22

8:30 am-12:45 pm
The Neurobiology of Complex Trauma (required for both tracks)

4 CE hours

7:00-8:30 pm
The Transformative Power of Action: The Role of Theater and Play in Recovery from Trauma (no CE; optional for either track)

Maximum attendance: 50

This fully experiential workshop will immerse participants in an evening of playful movement, community building and embodied action. Through live demonstration of cooperative play activities and improvisational theater exercises drawn from the acclaimed Trauma Drama intervention model, Dr. Spinazzola will engage participants in the practice of action-oriented, mind-body, gross-motor, expressive arts and team building techniques carefully selected to cultivate developmental competencies derailed by exposure to chronic, complex trauma and life adversity. Participants will reflect on the application of demonstrated techniques as powerful, non-traditional means of enhancing many of the core competencies undermined by complex trauma: attunement and interpersonal connection, self-regulation, identity development, executive functioning and the somatic experience of safety. Modifications of exercises to optimize use across psychotherapy modalities, populations, and intervention settings will be briefly described. Participants should wear comfortable, athletic clothing and non-heeled footwear that promote flexible and safe movement.

8:30-10:00 pm
Ice Cream Social

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, JULY 23-24

TRACK 1: ADULT
Treatment of Complex Trauma in Adults: Component-Based Psychotherapy
Wednesday 8:30 am-12:15 pm
Wednesday 2:00-6:15 pm
Thursday 8:30 am-12:15 pm
11 CE hours for both days

TRACK 2: CHILD/FAMILY
Parenting in the Wake of Intergenerational Trauma

Wednesday 8:30-10:00 am
1.5 CE hours

Complex Trauma and Early Childhood Intervention

Wednesday 10:30 am-12:30 pm
2 CE hours

Assessment of Complex Trauma/Developmental Trauma Disorder

Thursday, 8:30-10:30 am
2 CE hours

Complex Trauma and LGBTQ+ Youth

11:00 am-12:30 pm
1.5 CE hours

FRIDAY, JULY 25

Expressive Arts in Complex Trauma Intervention (required for track 2, optional for track 1)

8:30 am-12:45 pm
4 CE hours 

Conference Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Cod-Hyannis
287 Iyannough Road
Hyannis, MA 02601 
capecod.doubletree.com
Discount Code: 90L

For reservations, please visit and enter the discount code 90L under “Special Rates and Group Code” after selecting the daters of your stay. The cutoff date for reservations is June 21, 2025.

 

Refund policy: In order to receive a refund, requests must be submitted prior to June 20, 2025. 

Refunds will be subject to a $125 processing fee.

For questions, please contact Amy Estes at ContinuingEd@Richmont.edu.

There is no known commercial support for this program.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 4534. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 

This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886950879-3812) for 24 continuing education contact hours. If you have any questions, please contact the Continuing Education Department at 202-336-8295 or visit us on the Web at . You can also email questions to CEU@socialworkers.org .

Complex Trauma Summer Training Institute