Description & Objectives

Continuing Education Hours: 1 CE for LPC, SW, LMFT, and Psychologists - NBCC Approved

Description: Individuals who have experienced complex trauma often have beliefs about anger that result in either avoidance or getting stuck in anger. Anger also must be grieved and processed as part of the healing process. Cultural narratives around anger can create barriers for both client and clinician. However anger serves a vital function. It moves us to act and gives us valuable information about distress. Therapist must be aware of their own beliefs about anger and be proactive in processing their anger.   

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding anger as a vital emotion 
  • Anger is communication about boundary violation and other forms of injustice  
  • Understand how anger must be grieved as part of trauma recovery 

Instructor

Elizabeth Schutz

Elizabeth Schutz received her master’s in counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. During this time, she realized that advocating and providing survivors with equal access to recovery through evidenced-based mental health services in aftercare was her passion. For 4 years, Elizabeth served as Director of Clinical Services at Treasured Vessels Foundation and was integral in developing an evidenced based clinical program. While there she developed a phase model approach to mental health services. She also served on the board of C7, an anti-trafficking coalition serving DFW. She has also participated in collaborative efforts with HEAL Trafficking to address the acute and complex mental health needs of survivors. In January 2024 Elizabeth launched her own private practice and consulting, where she continues to serve survivors through outpatient services. She also provides training, consultation and expert witness testimony. Elizabeth is the Director of Clinical at Treasured Vessels Foundation, where she leads a team in providing comprehensive long-term residential services to survivors of trafficking and exploitation. She also serves on the board of C7, the Denton County Coalition addressing human trafficking. Lastly, Elizabeth is a part of a collaborative group through HEAL Trafficking, which is working to address gaps in acute mental health services for victims of sex trafficking.