Complex Developmental Trauma and the long-term effects on children

In this online webinar we will examine the long-term effects of Complex Developmental Trauma (CDT) on children. We will differentiate it from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and examine how it impacts are felt through the lifespan. Recommendations for counsellors working with clients suffering from CDT will be offered.

Learning outcomes and what we will cover in the two hour webinar:

1. Defining Complex Developmental Trauma (CDT).
2. Understanding the impact of neglect on neuronal growth in children.
3. Explain the role that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have on client’s resilience.
4. Present Van der Kolk’s overview of the trauma research field and what has been missing.
5. Present Neufeld’s model of how healthy attachment develops and is maintained across the lifespan.
6. Clinical application to working with clients who have suffered CDT.

The zoom link will be sent out to you prior to the webinar. 

About Ruth (she/her)

Dr Ruth Lawson-McConnell has 32 years of counselling experience in Scotland, Canada and New Zealand. Since arriving in New Zealand 14 years ago she has been a senior lecturer on Laidlaw College’s Bachelor of Counselling degree, as well as working in private practice. She currently divides her time between counselling, parenting consulting, supervision, presenting professional development seminars, conference speaking, and some adjunct lecturing. Ruth is qualified to the highest level and is a gifted and empathic counsellor, specialist supervisor, compelling speaker and teacher. To find out more please visit: www.ruthmcconnell.com