Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Trauma

Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Trauma presented by Tyler D. Staples, PsyD

1.0 Hour CE via Zoom
Free for members, $25 for non-members

This webinar will be brief introduction into the process of assessing for and treating trauma, including posttraumatic stress disorder, in children and adolescents, including illustration with a case study. Resources for mandated reporting will also be provided.”

Objectives include:

• Review the diagnostic criteria around Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders in the DSM-5-TR, including child-specific criteria.
• Learn about testing options to aid in diagnosis and treatment clarification.
• Learn about the treatment options specific to children suffering from trauma, including psychopharmacological considerations.

Dr. Staples specializes in clinical child psychology with an emphasis in providing therapy to teens, young adults, and their families, as well as offering psychological assessment for children, teens, and adults. Though generally eclectic and highly individualized in his approach to therapy, he has been formally trained in the areas of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

 (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with additional training in other evidence-based therapies such as DBT and other mindfulness-based approaches. Additionally, he has been formally trained for neurodevelopmental assessment (ADHD, ASD, IDD, & Learning).

His assessment specialization includes psychological assessment for neurodevelopmental disorders (Autism, ADHD, Learning Disorders, and Intellectual Disorder) in children, teens, and young adults with  clinical specialty to include working with anxiety and depression in teens and young adults.