Anxiety disorders frequently overlap with traumatic experiences, yet traditional treatment often addresses symptoms without fully integrating an understanding of trauma’s pervasive effects. This presentation will explore the evaluation and treatment of anxiety from a trauma-informed perspective, introducing attendees to foundational principles, key interventions, and clinical considerations central to this approach.
https://frumtherapist.com/workshops/Evaluating/viewEvaluating & Treating Anxiety Through a Neurobiological and Trauma-Informed Lens
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT
Presenter: Rozi P Wax, LMFT, LMHC
Course Length: 3 Hours
This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
Anxiety disorders frequently overlap with traumatic experiences, yet traditional treatment often addresses symptoms without fully integrating an understanding of trauma’s pervasive effects. This presentation will explore the evaluation and treatment of anxiety from a trauma-informed perspective, introducing attendees to foundational principles, key interventions, and clinical considerations central to this approach.
15 Minutes| Welcome, Framing, and Learning Objectives
Scope of training, definitions (anxiety vs. trauma responses)
Trauma-informed lens + “window of tolerance” preview
40 Minutes | Section 1: Neurobiology of Anxiety + Trauma Overlap
Threat system, amygdala/hippocampus/PFC roles
Trauma conditioning, triggers, and dysregulated arousal
Mapping symptoms to neurobiological mechanisms
40 Minutes | Section 2: Trauma-Informed Assessment & Screening
Differential: anxiety disorders vs trauma-related presentations
Screening approach, pacing, and safety considerations
Case vignette: formulating a trauma-informed hypothesis
5 Minutes | Break
40 Minutes | Section 3: Evidence-Based, Trauma-Informed Interventions
Stabilization and regulation skills aligned with neurobiology
Reducing retraumatization risk during exposure/processing choices
Matching interventions to stage of treatment + readiness
40 Minutes | Section 4: Implementation, Resources, and Q&A
Treatment planning: goals + sequencing
Three retraumatization-prevention practices (and implementation steps)
Wrap-up + questions