A Brief Intervention for Men and Gender-Diverse People
Dr. Covington, Mr. Pugh, and Mr. Rodriguez' innovative program Exploring Trauma+ is a short 6 session evidence-based intervention designed for cisgender men, transgender people, and those who are nonbinary or gender fluid and have experienced a wide variety of traumatic experiences. Space will be limited for this interactive virtual training.
With an increased understanding of the impact of trauma, clinicians are beginning to recognize specific issues for men and for trans and nonbinary people. This includes the silence that surrounds their abuse and other adverse childhood experiences, the effects of male socialization on their response to such experiences, the risk of victims becoming abusers and perpetrators of violence, and the need to understand shame and reluctance to explore their trauma.
Exploring Trauma+: A Brief Intervention for Men and Gender-Diverse People is an innovative and research-based, six-session curriculum that is designed for people who have been abused or have experienced other forms of trauma. Topics include: defining trauma; understanding the process of trauma; intersection of trauma and SUDs; trauma’s impact on the inner self (thoughts, feelings, beliefs) and the outer self (behaviors and relationships); the intersection of trauma and SUDs; building resilience; and coping and calming strategies. Participant-led grounding activities are part of this interactive workshop.
Over the years, the understanding of gender has shifted from the binary male-female model to a more inclusive and expansive model. This second edition of Exploring Trauma is now entitled Exploring Trauma+: A Brief Intervention for Men and Gender-Diverse People in order to reflect the changes in this new edition. We have expanded the definition of gender responsive to include the experiences of transgender and nonbinary people.
This training is conducted by our Certified Trainer Shane Pugh, BA, LADC, a licensed alcohol and drug counselor who works at Pride Institute IOP in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He is also co-author of the Exploring Tauma+ materials. Throughout this interactive training, he will also discuss how the treatment program materials can be used with men in the criminal justice system.
October 22-23, 2024 (2 day training, 4 hours per day)
View our Zoom Participant Guide for helpful suggestions to prepare for the training.
$225 per person. Deadline to register: Oct 21, 2024
7 NAADAC continuing education credits (CE's). Please see below for additional information.
Purchase Orders: If organizations want to register multiple people using a Purchase Order, please email your request to training@stephaniecovington.com for more information.
Cancelation Clause: If you can no longer attend a training you've registered for, you must email training@stephaniecovington.com with your request to transfer into another course or request a refund. Refunds, mins a 25% administration fee, are available up to 1 week ahead of the training so people on waitlist can be accommodated.
Purchasing materials for this training is not required. After you register you will be sent a link for the training as well as printable PDF of the PowerPoint and any handouts that are used during the training. If you would like a copy of the Exploring Trauma+ program Facilitator's Guide and Participant's Workbook, these are available on a flash drive. After purchasing, you can duplicate as many Facilitator Guides and Participant's Workbooks as you need for staff and participants.
Please visit our online bookstore or see our Book Order Form for additional information and ordering, or email kim@stephaniecovington.com.
The facilitator’s manual is a step-by-step guide containing the theory, structure, and content needed for running groups. The participant’s workbook allows men to process and record the therapeutic experience. The materials are designed to be user-friendly and self-instructive. This allows the Exploring Trauma+ program to be implemented by staff with a wide range of training and experience.
This virtual training is open to the general public, but space is limited for this interactive training so register now.
We have a wide variety of people attend our trainings from licensed professionals (Masters and Doctorial Level) as well as paraprofessionals and peer-facilitators. Because professionals tend to work in interdisciplinary teams, this course is created for social workers, counselors, therapists, clinical supervisors, correctional professionals, and program administrators.
This virtual training is open to the general public, but space is limited for this interactive training so register now.
We have a wide variety of people attend our trainings from licensed professionals (Masters and Doctorial Level) as well as paraprofessionals and peer-facilitators. Because professionals tend to work in interdisciplinary teams, this course is created for social workers, counselors, therapists, clinical supervisors, correctional professionals, and program administrators.
Dr. Stephanie S. Covington is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, provider number 250526. For more information, please visit http://www.naadac.org/providers
Attendees of this training will receive 7 NAADAC continuing education credits (CE’s). Attendees must attend all 2 days, 4 hours per day plus complete the evaluation form at the end of training to receive credit. NAADAC CEs are approved by the following organizations and boards: https://www.naadac.org/naadac-ce-approvals
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