Clinical Application of Neuroscience for PTSD: Psychopharmacology and more
$70 | 3 CEUs | Virtual
$70 | 3 CEUs | Virtual
This course explores clinical interventions for Traumatic Exposure and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, focusing on a "bottom-up" approach including the use of psychopharmacology, EMDR, and vagal nerve stimulation, emphasizing practical applications of neuroscience in treatment.
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Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Time: 9 a.m. - Noon ET
Program Cost: $70
Delivery: Synchronous Virtual Classroom via Zoom
Learning about the neuroscience behind traumatic exposure (TE) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is important for both practitioner and client. Just as important, however, is the application of that information in a clinical setting.
This program will look at such treatment interventions including psychopharmacology, EMDR and vagal nerve stimulation. The main focus will be on a “bottom-up” approach to treating TE/PTSD.
A “bottom-up” approach to TE and PTSD treatment prioritizes physiological and neurological stabilization. Psychopharmacology, like SSRIs and SNRIs, modulates neurotransmitters to calm and regulate mood. EMDR helps to reduce the emotional intensity and physiological impact of traumatic memories. Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) can restore autonomic nervous system balance and reduce physical symptoms. Often used in conjunction, these interventions address the dysregulated bodily responses to trauma, creating a foundation for further therapeutic work by calming the body's response to triggers and promoting a sense of safety.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session participants will be able to:
- List advantages and disadvantages of both anti-depressants and anti-adrenergic medication used to treat TE/PTSD
- Summarize the clinical benefits of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) based on neuroscience
- Describe the benefits of poly-vagal nerve stimulation
- Discuss why bottom-up approaches are an important consideration when helping someone with TE/PTSD
- Summarize the positive biological effects of mindfulness techniques
This course is designed for beginner-intermediate level clinicians seeking practical application of neuroscience in treatment.
Instructor:
Dr. Strickland graduated from Bryn Mawr College with a Doctorate in Psychology and a focus on experimental research and neuroscience. Past positions include a faculty position at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and affiliate faculty positions at Widener University and Springfield College. He currently has guest lecturer privileges at the Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, the Rutgers School of Social Work and an affiliate professor position at Thomas Jefferson University, East Fall Campus in the Community and Trauma Counseling program. Dr. Strickland is the owner of Biobehavioral Education and Consultation, LLC.
Cost | CEUs
Program Cost: $70
CEUs: 3
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