Description & Objectives

Continuing Education Hours: 1.5 CEs for LPC, SW, LMFT, and Psychologists - NBCC Approved

Description: Helping professionals face unique challenges in maintaining personal well-being and mental health when supporting clients dealing with trauma. This presentation delves into the neurophysiology and regulation of arousal, effective support techniques, and how these approaches can mitigate burnout and compassion fatigue. Participants will gain a better understanding of the neurological processes involved when working with clients recounting traumatic experiences and their impacts. The presentation emphasizes the ethical imperative of self-care practices for those in direct service roles. Attendees will start creating personalized plans to protect their own well-being while providing compassionate care.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand neurophysiology involved in empathetic engagement with trauma survivors, and associated methods of arousal regulation.
  • Recognize the impact of ineffective helping behaviors (e.g. countertransference excessive empathy, and emotional contagion) to clients and clinicians.
  • Identify strategies of maintaining balance and utilization of effective helping into professional practices.
  • Develop a burnout management plan.

Instructor

Ebonii Nelson

Ebonii Nelson is a licensed professional counselor supervisor and owner of Reviive Therapy Services, PLLC in Arlington, Texas. She provides psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and trainings on stress management and effective communication. Ebonii specializes in anxiety, stress and stress-related disorders. She earned her MS in Counseling from Southern Methodist University and is engaged in a PsyD program with California Southern University. Contact Information Email: [email protected] Phone: 469-558-0443 (office main line) Website: www.reviivetherapy.com