Description & Objectives

Continuing Education Hours: 3 CEs for LPC, SW, LMFT, and Psychologists - NBCC Approved

Description: Trauma experienced during childhood can have a significant impact on a child's development and the family system. Untreated trauma symptoms or a continued lack of perceived emotional or physical safety can continue to affect a person into adulthood. These effects can be seen in their health, relationships, self-worth, emotional regulation, and changes in world view. Trauma victims are often misdiagnosed, or their behaviors are misunderstood. It is important to understand the impact of childhood trauma when working with individuals who may have experienced trauma as a child in order to better understand and support them and provide trauma-informed care. This presentation will provide an overview of the impact of trauma on child development, how the family system is affected, and how the continued impact of the trauma affects the person into adulthood.

Learning Objectives:

  • Attendees will be able to define trauma and three ways it impacts child development.

  • Attendees will be able to describe two ways childhood trauma impacts the entire family and how caregivers can mitigate these impacts.

  • Attendees will identify three ways childhood trauma can affect the transition to adulthood.

Instructor

Leslie Boutte

Leslie has been a therapist serving the Dallas community for ten years. She received her BS in Psychology from Tulane University and her MS in Counseling from the University of North Texas. Leslie began her training in counseling and play therapy at UNT, a premier training hub nationally for play therapists. Leslie believes that each person deserves individualized care and there is no one-size-fits-all in therapy. She utilizes various treatment modalities to fit your needs and provide a safe, affirming, and inclusive space to heal (whether it be via in-person or telehealth services). Leslie spent over eight years at the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, a local non-profit providing services for families affected by the most severe cases of child abuse in Dallas County. Leslie also provided clinical supervision to staff and interns as well as training other therapists both locally and nationally on counseling and trauma-informed care.

Ana Guzmán

Ana is a bilingual therapist who transitioned from a previous career to becoming a mental health provider. Ana obtained her Masters in Counseling from Southern Methodist University after realizing that helping others was more than just a career. Ana worked for seven years at the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, a local non-profit organization which provides services for families affected by the most severe cases of child abuse in Dallas County. Ana has a passion for serving Latinx and Spanish-speaking families as well as addressing cultural considerations. Ana had the privilege of being awarded the Texas Association for Play Therapy (TAPT) inaugural Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity award in 2021.