Trauma as a Condition in Therapy - September 8, 2017 

Trauma is frequently an issue for the clients we see. Most often individuals do not mention they have trauma issues, because they may not know themselves of their condition. One unspoken truth is that many therapists have unresolved trauma issues. The combination of clients not knowing and therapist discomfort leads to this very critical issue not being addressed in therapy. Police, fire, EMS, and other first responders are resistant to talking about their trauma. Because they experience trauma frequently, their presentation is atypical. In this training we will examine trauma in the first responder culture and in general.

Areas to be covered include:

• Ways that trauma presents itself in life circumstances
• Identify coping strategies that will assist with managing symptoms
• Examine therapist countertransference issues
• Explore methods of self-care as the helping professional
• Setting realistic treatment goals

   Instructor

Susan Luna, LPCC, CCTP is a Licensed Counselor in the state of New Mexico. Susan received her Undergraduate Degree in Psychology graduating Magna Cum Laude and her Masters in Education, Focus: At-Risk Youth, Specialization in Psychoeducation completed in 2003. Susan is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Susan has over 14 years of experience in the mental health field. Areas of specialization are trauma, substance abuse, domestic violence, grief and loss, mental health issues. Susan taught at the college level for four years in the areas of psychology and education and taught seminars on ethics. Susan has a background in neuropsychology and integrates skills and techniques into sessions in addition to CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness. Susan came to Odyssey Counseling in September  of 2016 to become a part of the Allied for First Responders. She holds a Level 1 1st Responders Certification. Over the last year Susan has facilitated the 1st Responder Spouse and Significant Other Support Group and is involved with Behind the Badge New Mexico.