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Differentiating Trauma Modalities:
A Comprehensive Exploration of Cognitive vs. Somatic Therapies, Neuroscience, and an Introduction to ART

This presentation offers a comprehensive exploration of trauma therapy modalities, focusing on the key differences between cognitive (top-down) and somatic (bottom-up) approaches. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how these distinct modalities engage different neurological processes to address trauma, from cognitive therapies like CBT, which focus on reframing thoughts, to somatic therapies like Somatic Experiencing, which target trauma stored in the body. Through the lens of neuroscience, this session will provide participants with insights into the underlying mechanisms of these therapies and their differing impacts on trauma recovery.

In addition to exploring cognitive and somatic approaches, the presentation will introduce foundational concepts related to Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), including the role of memory reconsolidation and bilateral eye movements in trauma treatment. While attendees will not be trained to use these modalities, they will leave with a deeper understanding of how these techniques work to support trauma processing and healing.

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Differentiating Trauma Modalities:
A Comprehensive Exploration of Cognitive vs. Somatic Therapies, Neuroscience, and an Introduction to ART

Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 10:00 AM EST

Presenter: Marsha Mandel, LMHC, LPC

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Course Length: 3 Hours

Learning Objectives:

  1. Participants will differentiate between cognitive (top-down) and somatic (bottom-up) trauma therapies, identifying their key components and neurological impacts.
  2. Participants will describe how trauma is stored in the body and brain, explain what trauma processing entails, and summarize the goals of trauma therapy.
  3. Participants will explain how somatic and integrative approaches (e.g., Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting) focus on body-based processes to facilitate trauma healing.
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This presentation offers a comprehensive exploration of trauma therapy modalities, focusing on the key differences between cognitive (top-down) and somatic (bottom-up) approaches. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how these distinct modalities engage different neurological processes to address trauma, from cognitive therapies like CBT, which focus on reframing thoughts, to somatic therapies like Somatic Experiencing, which target trauma stored in the body. Through the lens of neuroscience, this session will provide participants with insights into the underlying mechanisms of these therapies and their differing impacts on trauma recovery.

In addition to exploring cognitive and somatic approaches, the presentation will introduce foundational concepts related to Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), including the role of memory reconsolidation and bilateral eye movements in trauma treatment. While attendees will not be trained to use these modalities, they will leave with a deeper understanding of how these techniques work to support trauma processing and healing.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Participants will differentiate between cognitive (top-down) and somatic (bottom-up) trauma therapies, identifying their key components and neurological impacts.
  2. Participants will describe how trauma is stored in the body and brain, explain what trauma processing entails, and summarize the goals of trauma therapy.
  3. Participants will explain how somatic and integrative approaches (e.g., Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting) focus on body-based processes to facilitate trauma healing.

Agenda:

Agenda


Differentiating Trauma Modalities: Understanding Cognitive vs. Somatic Therapies, Neuroscience, and Introducing ART
Trainer: Marsha Mandel, LMHC, LPC, CCTP-II

 

Introduction to Trauma Modalities

  • Cognitive vs. Somatic and Integrative approaches
  • Basic neuroscience of trauma                                                                                                (40 minutes)

 

Cognitive vs. Somatic Approaches

  • Cognitive therapies (CBT, DBT, CPT)
  • Somatic & Integrative therapies (Somatic Experiencing, IFS, Brainspotting)               (40 minutes)

 

Case Study and Group Discussion

  • Case comparison: Cognitive and somatic approaches
  • Group discussion on application                                                                                            (20 minutes)

 

Memory Reconsolidation, Bilateral Eye Movements, and ART

  • Memory reconsolidation and bilateral stimulation
  • Introduction to ART                                                                                                                  (40 minutes)

 

Q&A and Conclusion

  • Summary of key concepts
  • Open discussion and Q&A                                                                                                      (20 minutes)

 



This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: advanced
Level of Clinician: advanced
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
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