Trauma and Stress Disorders

By gaining an understanding of the root causes and the latest treatment options for trauma and stress disorders, you can become an invaluable resource for your clients on their path to healing.

Understanding the development and treatment of stress and trauma disorders

Stress is ubiquitous in our daily lives and trauma disorders are believed to be widely underdiagnosed. Understanding the physiology of stress is an important starting point in being able to diagnose and treat any kind of stress-related condition.

This program will focus on human responses to stress, including PTSD. We will then explore various avenues of treatment, including exposure, cognitive behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, EMDR, and various medications.

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to

• Understand the latest hypotheses about causation and natural course and treatment of anxiety and trauma disorders
• Be able to differentiate a stress response from PTSD
• Gain an understanding of the various options for treatment

Who should attend

Human service and mental health professionals such as social workers, therapists, professional counselors, psychologists, and nurses.

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  Dr. David Mays (MD, Ph.D.) is a forensic psychiatrist and directed the forensic program at the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison, WI for 13 years. He serves on the clinical faculty at UW–Madison. Dr. Mays is the recipient of the Exemplary Psychiatrist Award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, The Distinguished Service Award from the Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Dane County, and the Exceptional Performance Award from the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. He has treated patients in hospital and outpatient settings with co-morbid substance use problems for 20 years. He is a seasoned clinician and highly sought-after presenter.