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CONTACT:Amanda Hopping-Winn\; hoppingwinn@berkeley.edu
DESCRIPTION:<p>This workshop\, presented by <em><strong>Sharon Melnick\, Ph
 D</strong>\,</em> delves into the development of intergenerational cycles 
 of trauma and recommends methods to help parents with histories of addicti
 on\, abuse\, and/or HIV break the pattern. Bridging cutting-edge research 
 and clinical wisdom\, attendees will walk away with an understanding of ho
 w parents’ own psychological dynamics are brought into the next generation
 .</p>\n<p>In Day 1\, we will weave together attachment theory\, the presen
 ter’s own research on disorganized attachments\, and trauma theory to bett
 er understand traumatized parents. The instructor will take you “behind th
 e scenes” and break down the psychological and biological components that 
 set parents up to perform the behaviors we commonly see in clinical settin
 gs.  Specifically\, you will understand the dynamics involved when parents
 :</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tune out from the child’s cries or needs\;</li>\n<li>Get 
 triggered to lash out with hostile emotional language or physical punishme
 nt\;</li>\n<li>Engage in role reversal with the child (leave the child to 
 fend for themselves\, parentify the child\, or and seek soothing from the 
 child)\;</li>\n<li>Act helpless\, fearful\, and overwhelmed\;</li>\n<li>Fo
 cus their attention on victimization in adult relationships instead of on 
 the child.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>You will learn how to identify specific phrases
  parents might say in sessions which indicate a lack of integration and he
 aling from their traumatic past of addiction\, HIV\, and/or abuse\, and th
 e appropriate clinical response.</p>\n<p>The focus will be on a strengths-
 based reconceptualization of current treatment approaches to address these
  issues. We will also discuss clinical challenges of working with traumati
 zed parents\, such as the impact on you as the professional helper\, and h
 ow you can stay resilient in the face of your dedication to the work.</p>
 \n<p>In Day 2\, we will  conduct an in-depth review of compassionate\, str
 engths-based and effective treatment interventions for responding to commo
 n struggles parents face. Examples of the practical and empowering tools y
 ou will be able to teach  clients include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Methods to ident
 ify triggering situations\;</li>\n<li>Techniques that calm anger and help 
 a parent remain cool\, calm\, and collected in the heat of the moment. The
 se techniques help the parent stay rational – not emotionally reactive – a
 nd diffuse situations that recreate traumas\;</li>\n<li>A suite of self-ma
 nagement techniques useful for clients and clinicians alike\, that help to
  focus when overwhelmed\, energize when exhausted\, calm  nerves when anxi
 ous and wired\, and move debilitating feelings of guilt through one’s body
 \;</li>\n<li>Ways to speak up effectively about personal needs to feel mor
 e empowered in relationships\;</li>\n<li>Communication approaches that wil
 l gain their children’s cooperation and ease conflict\;</li>\n<li>Ways to 
 see the child for who the child is\, instead of a reminder of a former vic
 timizer (e.g.\, child’s father).</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Attendees will be able to
  make use of these techniques in their own work and personal life\, in add
 ition to teaching them to their clients!</p>
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130626
LOCATION:Hotel Shattuck Plaza @ Berkeley\, CA\, USA
SUMMARY:Breaking Intergenerational Cycles of Trauma Building on Vulnerable 
 Parents’ Strengths
URL:http://www.nofas.org/ai1ec_event/breaking-intergenerational-cycles-of-t
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