Cost
Standard Rate: $65 + tax (4.88) = $69.88. Early Bird Rate: $55 + tax (4.13) = $59.13. if registered by September 15, 2017
(Past Attendees pay Early Bird Rate no matter when they register. Please contact Mari-Anne for Promo Code. Either call or text the number listed below),
Cancellation and Refund Policy...
If you are unable to attend a pre-paid workshop, payment will be refunded less a 20% administrative fee provided the refund is requested 10 days or more, prior to the workshop date. Within 10 days of the workshop date, payment may ONLY be transferred to another course date.
We reserve the right to cancel any workshop or training class due to low attendance with full refunds or credits being issued at attendee's preference.
Contact
Mari-Anne Chaney, Administrative Assistant
Odyssey Counseling
(505) 615-9331 (call or text)
odyssey.trainings@gmail.com
marianne.odyssey@gmail.com
OR
alliesforfirstresponders@gmail.com
Doing Therapy With First Responders:
Trauma Ridden, Therapy Resistant
Course Description
First responders are front line professionals who insure our safety and respond to emergent and non-emergency situations the public has. They sacrifice in a multitude of ways daily. This population has specialized needs and issues, requiring a knowledge and specialization for those who respond to them while they're in crisis or needing help. This training will educate counselors, social workers, EMS professionals, and front line professionals who meet the first responder in their time of need, bringing understanding and skills to a whole new level for those involved. CEUs offered for applicable licensing boards.
- Learn the typical personality characteristics of First Responders.
- Identify the specific aspects of the occupation that cause acute stress and PTSD.
- Explore the various issues that cause resistance when doing therapy with First Responders.
- Discuss how First Responders typically manage the acute and traumatic stress situations inherent in the job.
- Explain avoidance behavior and how it relates and damages First Responders.
- Explore sleep dysfunction and the normal sleep cycle and how they effect First Responders
- Discuss strategies for regaining control of one's sleep patterns.
- Explore the cycle of preparing for duty, being on duty, and moving to an off duty status.
- Touch on sympathetic nervous system stimulation
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 First Responders Certification. Over the last year Susan has facilitated the First Responder Spouse and Significant Other Support Group and is involved with Behind the Badge New Mexico.
LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor)
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
RI (Registered Independent MHC)
LADAC (Licensed Alcohol Drug Abuse Counselor)
LSAA (Licensed Substance Abuse Associate)
LAMFT (Licensed Associate Mattiage and Family Therapist)
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
LPAT (Licensed Professional Art Therapist)
LBSW (Licensed Bachelor Social Worker)
LMSW (Licensed Masters Social Worker)
LISW/LCSW (Licensed Independent/Clinical Social Worker)
NM Board Accepted. Attendees wil earn 3.0 CEUs
Join us for this mind-expanding training!
