WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
This workshop will equip you with an in-depth understanding of the stress that happens to many people following a traumatic event. Your workshop instructor will review the various forms of post-traumatic stress including Classic PTSD, Complex PTSD, and sub-clinical PTSD to help you better understand what you, or a loved one, may be experiencing.
Studies have shown that some individuals who are experiencing active PTSD symptoms are misdiagnosed or have trouble finding the right treatment due to a lack of knowledge of the symptoms of trauma as well as a lack of clarity about the best available trauma treatments within the field of behavioral health.
In addition, your workshop instructor will provide you with a basic understanding of the how trauma effects the brain as well as a review of the psychological and body-focused treatments that have been shown through research to have to the best outcomes for people suffering from the negative effects of trauma.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Practical knowledge about psychological trauma and its effects on the brain, body, and mind.
- Research-based information about the best treatments for psychological trauma.
- How to determine which trauma treatment may be most helpful to you.
- Helpful information about accessing behavioral health resources.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
- Instructor-led presentation on up-to-date and research-based information about psychological trauma and its effects on the brain, body, and mind.
- Information about effective treatments for trauma based upon recent research.
- Information that may help you determine which trauma treatment may best suit your individual needs.
- Q & A at the end of the workshop.
CLICK TO REGISTER: https://understandingptsd.eventbrite.com/
PARKING
- There is three-hour free parking across the street at the West Hollywood Library, which requires that you obtain validation from the library (the library closes at 6).
- There is metered parking along Melrose Ave. and San Vicente Blvd. ($2 for 2 hours).
- You may also park in Pacific Design Center’s parking lot for a fee. The first 20 minutes are free; thereafter, you will be charged $1.50 per 12 minutes with a maximum charge of $16.50.
The workshop does not validate for parking in the Pacific Design Center.
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