Relational Trauma and Therapist Power Dynamics

Name: Relational Trauma and Therapist Power Dynamics
Start: 2027-09-21T12:00:00-0400
End: 2027-09-21T14:00:00-0400

Tue, Sep 21 2027, 12pm - 2pm EDT

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Michelle F. Moseley Counseling, PLLC

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Description

Relational trauma often includes an abuse of power. Being aware of power dynamics in the therapeutic relationship is an important part of ethical, trauma-responsive care.

This continuing education course for mental health professionasls will help therapists understand the potential impacts of power dynamics in their work with survivors of relational trauma. We will examine what various ethical codes say and take a look at how these power dynamics show up throughout the therapeutic experience.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Identify at least 3 ways power dynamics may present in the therapeutic relationship
Describe at least 2 ways to approach power dynamics with a trauma-responsive lens
Identify at least 3 special considerations related to therapist power dynamics when working with survivors of relational trauma

Any questions or accommodation requests should be directed to Michelle F Moseley, LCHMC via email at owner@michellefmoseley.com

Everyone who registers for the training will receive 30-day access to the recordings, provided approximately 48-72 hours after the training ends.

You must attend the live training, and complete the NBCC required evaluation, in order to receive CE credits.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: Michelle F. Moseley, LCMHC (she/her) is a licensed mental health counselor located in North Carolina, USA. She specializes in providing trauma-informed and neuro-affirming care with a focus on complex relational trauma, with a particular focus on the intersections of neurodivergence and group involvement. She is also late-identified Autistic, and brings both her clinical expertise and her lived experience to this training.

Michelle F. Moseley Counseling, PLLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7712. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Michelle F. Moseley Counseling, PLLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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Refund policy

All cancellations must be made via email sent to owner@michellefmoseley.com and will not be considered complete until the Provider acknowledges receipt of the email. If a registrant cancels more than four (4) weeks prior to the scheduled CE Program, they are eligible for a 75% refund of the cost. If a registrant cancels less than four (4) weeks prior to the scheduled CE Program, there will be no refund given for the cost of the event. In the case of a registrant needing to cancel less than four (4) weeks prior to the event, the registrant may have the option to transfer their registration to a comparable event (if available). The availability of this option will be determined by the Provider based on scheduling and registration numbers for any future programs. If the Provider must reschedule the CE Program for any reason, registrants will be offered the opportunity to attend the rescheduled date, to attend a comparable event (if available), or to have their fee refunded in full (minus payment processing fees). Should the provider need to cancel the CE Program completely, registrants will be refunded the fee for the event (minus payment processing fees).

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Michelle F. Moseley Counseling, PLLC is the business entity of Michelle F. Moseley, MS, LCMHC, NCC, BC-TMH and provides continuing education opportunities for mental health professionals.

Who is Michelle F. Moseley?

Michelle F. Moseley, LCMHC, NCC, BC-TMH (she/her) is a licensed mental health counselor in NC, USA. She specializes in working with those who have experienced spiritual abuse or other religious harm and with folks who find themselves navigating faith shifts. She has lived experience of spiritual abuse and religious trauma, and has invested 1000s of hours of clinical work providing both individual and group counseling services related to healing from spiritual harm.

Michelle's work also includes a focus on body image concerns and body disconnection, from an approach that is HAES-aligned (Health at Every Size) and weight-inclusive. Additionally, Michelle's clinical work includes providing neuro-affirming counseling and assessment services and finds herself frequently working with later-identified neurodivergent women (often working with ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD neurotypes).

In addition to clinical work, Michelle provides educational workshops and trainings to community groups and (as of 2026) is working on 2 publications related to religious trauma.