Upcoming Workshop.
Rachel Yehuda, PhD
Wed-Thurs - May 16-17, 2018 Eagan, MN
The Effect of Trauma on the Next Generation
A two-day workshop with Dr. Rachel Yehuda
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Wednesday-Thursday, May 16-17, 2018
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Space is limited so we encourage you to register early.
Looking forward to seeing you in May.
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Rachel Yehuda, Ph.D. is a Professor and Vice Chair of Psychiatry, and Professor of Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is also the Mental Health Patient Care Center Director at the Bronx Veterans Affairs. She has published several hundred scientific papers and compiled over 10 books examining diverse aspects of traumatic stress, and has studied PTSD and resilience in combat veterans, survivors of genocide, interpersonal violence and terrorism, as well as in animal models. Her work has focused on neuroendocrinology, neuroimaging, genomic and molecular biological studies of trauma, experimental therapeutics (pharmacological and psychotherapy trials), biomarkers, genetic and epigenetic heritability, gender differences, and suicide.
The Effect of Trauma on the Next Generation
A two-day workshop with Dr. Rachel Yehuda
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Wednesday-Thursday, May 16-17, 2018
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION & EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Recent advances in molecular biology, genomics, and epigenomics, has now provided paradigms for understanding long term effects of stress. This presentation will focus on intergenerational transmission of trauma as a particularly enduring effect of stress. Most of the research has been conducted on adult children of Holocaust survivors, but has now generalized to include children of other trauma survivors such as children born to pregnant women who survived the world trade center attack on 9/11. The research has evolved into one that explains the contribution of early environmental experiences-including parenting-on highly conserved molecular and genomic processes. These changes in and of themselves do not signify pathology, but provide a paradigm for understanding long term effects of profoundly important events. The work has already led to a better understanding of biological risk factors for PTSD, and predictors of outcome in response to trauma.
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Educational Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
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Understand biological mechanisms associated with Epigenetics (including preconception, in utero, and postnatal influences.
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Understand intergenerational transmission and risk for psychopathology in offspring.
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Understand enduring biological alterations.
SCHEDULE
Wednesday-Thursday, May 16-17, 2018
8:15-9:00 AM Registration
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Workshop
Two 15 min. breaks.
1.5 hour lunch on your own.
Coffee, tea, and light refreshments provided throughout the day.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
The course is suitable for all counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, health and social care professionals practicing in health, education and social care settings and in private practice, and who have a core professional training. Researchers, nurses, teachers, and other professionals will find this workshop to be highly informative. While the workshop will have clinical implications, the primary audience does not need to be clinical in their professional work.
COST
Early Bird Pricing (Until April 15)
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Regular Registration (For Licensed Professionals): $250
Degree Conferred/Unlicensed (For Professionals with a degree, but not yet licensed): $200
Student/Military Registration: $150
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Registration After April 15
Regular Registration (For Licensed Professionals): $275
Degree Conferred/Unlicensed (For Professionals with a degree, but not yet licensed): $225
Student/Military Registration: $175
CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION
12 Continuing Education Credits will be provided for those who attend both days, with pending approval from:
MN Board of Psychology (LP)
MN Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (LADC & LPCC)
MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT)
MN Trauma Project is an approved continuing education provider through the MN Board of Social Work (LICSW)
VENUE INFORMATION
Workshop Venue: Eagan Community Center
Address: 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN 55121
Parking: Free Lot
ADA Considerations: Handicap Parking available
Elevators Available
Please contact MN Trauma Project at workshops@mntraumaproject.org for any specific accommodation requests.