Trauma-Informed Care:
Understanding and Addressing Complex Trauma Across the Life-Cycle

Sponsored by the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Miami Grand Beach Hotel
4835 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, FL

Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. EST

This course is offered in-person only.

Trauma disrupts essential social systems of care, protection, and meaning, leading to significant disempowerment and disconnection. Effective recovery requires a focus on empowering survivors and restoring their relationships. This seminar will delve into the long-term impacts of chronic and repeated trauma, identifying the intricate symptoms commonly seen in individuals with traumatic backgrounds. We will cover principles for building a collaborative therapeutic alliance and outline a staged approach for treating trauma survivors.

This seminar offers an in-depth examination of trauma’s intersection with pressing issues such as HIV/AIDS, domestic abuse, disaster trauma, childhood experiences, and professional burnout. Participants will acquire advanced knowledge and practical skills for implementing trauma-informed care in diverse settings.

Participants will be encouraged to discuss their own experiences working with traumatized patients. Interactive formats, including small group discussions, Q&A, and didactic lectures, will be incorporated.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Describe the pathophysiology of trauma and stressor-related disorders, as well as their pharmacological treatment;
Recognize signs and symptoms of complex posttraumatic stress disorder;
Review the implications of neuroscience research for the assessment and treatment of traumatized individuals;
Examine the destructive impact of trauma on social support systems and the psychological symptoms associated with prolonged and repeated trauma;
Identify strategies for empowering survivors and rebuilding their relationships as part of the recovery process;
Discuss principles for creating effective therapeutic alliances and a structured approach to trauma treatment;
Delve into trauma’s effects in diverse contexts, including human trafficking, HIV/AIDS, domestic abuse, disaster trauma, childhood trauma, and professional burnout;
Identify strategies for personal and professional support to manage vicarious traumatization;
Assess the complementary roles of biological treatments, individual and group psychotherapy, self-help, and social action in recovery.

Monday, February 24, 2025
8:30 am – 9:00 am	Registration
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.	Principles of Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders; Pathophysiology of acute stress reactions, PTSD, and prolonged grief; Core principles of the stress-diathesis model and how to identify at-risk individuals. Q & A
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 am	Coffee Break
10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.	Principles of the Psychopharmacology of Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders: Limitations and Opportunities for Improvement; Core Components of Evidence-Based Treatment Algorithms; Approaches to Acute and Maintenance Treatment. Q&A.

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.	Principles of Disaster Behavioral Health; Disaster Risk and Psychological Vulnerability; Stress First Aid: Core Components of an Evidence-based Peer Support Intervention; Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Interventions in Disasters. Q & A
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Coffee Break
10:30 am – 12:15 pm	Continue: Principles of Disaster Behavioral Health; Disaster Risk and Psychological Vulnerability; Stress First Aid: Core Components of an Evidence-based Peer Support Intervention; Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Interventions in Disasters. Q & A

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
9:00am – 10:15am	Trauma Informed Care: An Overview of Trauma in Disaster; Signs and Symptoms; Importance of Early Intervention; Immediate Psychological First Aid (PFA); Core Principles; Components of PFA; When and How to Administer PFA; Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); Suitability and Implementation; Group Therapy and Support Groups; Therapeutic Group Models; Advantages of Group Therapy in Disaster Recovery—community-Based Interventions
10:15am – 10:30am	Coffee Break
10:30am – 12:15pm	Long-Term Recovery and Rehabilitation: Continuous Monitoring and Follow-up; Building Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth; Challenges and Ethical Considerations Self-Care; Conclusion: Summary, multi-tiered and integrated approaches. Long-term commitment is needed; Q & A.

Thursday, February 27, 2025
9:00 am – 10:15 am	Breaking Chains, Healing Wounds: Navigating the Intersection of Domestic Violence and Trauma; Dynamics of Domestic Violence and Trauma.
10:15 am – 10:30 am	Coffee Break
10:30 am – 12:15 pm	Trauma-Informed Responses to Domestic Violence: Screening and Assessment for Trauma in Domestic Violence Survivors; Safety Planning and Trauma-Informed Interventions; Collaboration with Legal and Social Services for Comprehensive Support. Q & A

Friday, February 28, 2025
9:00am – 10:15am	Resilience in Adversity: Exploring the Nexus of HIV/AIDS and Trauma; Intersection of HIV/AIDS and Trauma; Understanding the Trauma Associated with HIV/AIDS Diagnosis; Stigma, Discrimination, and Traumatic Experiences; Impact of Trauma on Treatment Adherence and Health Outcomes.
10:15am – 10:30am	Coffee Break
10:30 am – 12:15pm	Trauma-informed care for Individuals Living with HIV/AIDS; Integrating Trauma-Informed Practices into Healthcare Settings; Addressing Trauma as Part of HIV/AIDS Care Plans; Building Resilience and Coping Strategies; Q & A.
12:15 pm	Course Adjourn

SEMINAR FORMAT
Meets Monday-Friday: 9:00 am- 12:15 pm.
Please note coffee is available during registration and a continental breakfast will be served at 10:15 am daily.

SPECIAL REQUESTS
If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this conference, contact Kim Miele at psychcme@med.miami.edu at least 15 days prior to the conference.

TUITION
Physician, Nurse Practitioner, and Other Health Professional fees:
Early bird pricing is $995; after 12/16/24, registration fee is $1,095.

Residents, Fellows in Training, and Full-time Student fees are $695.
The fee for taking a second week is $750—and the processing fee (non-refundable) is $10. Registration by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express) or check can be made through the University of Miami secure registration system.

REFUND POLICY
Refunds, less an administrative fee of $100, will be issued for all cancellations received two weeks prior to the start of the course. Refund requests must be received by email. No refund will be issued should cancellation occur less than two weeks prior. “No shows” are subject to the full course fee, and no refunds will be issued once the conference has started.

ONLINE INFORMATION
To register or view activity information online, visit: https://secure.touchnet.net:443/C20708_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=971&SINGLESTORE=true

ELECTRONIC SYLLABUS
We provide all attendees with completely free access to all slide presentations in digital PDF format before the conference. This is an environmentally friendly alternative that helps lower costs for all attendees. The e-syllabus will be available for 30 days after the conference. You can purchase a printed copy at the time of online registration for $55.

Please note we will not have hard copies of the syllabus available for purchase at the conference.

WEEK-LONG SEMINARS
Meets Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.
Please note coffee is available during registration, and a continental breakfast will be served at 10:15 a.m. daily.

PHYSICIAN CREDIT
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine designates these live activities for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.

Through an agreement between the American Medical Association and the European Union of Medical Specialists, physicians may convert AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ to an equivalent number of European CME Credits® (ECMECs®). Information on the process of converting AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ to ECMECs® can be found at: www.eaccme.eu.

PSYCHOLOGISTS
The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 15.00 CE credits will be awarded to psychologists for attendance at these seminars.

NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND REGISTERED NURSES

These activities have been submitted to ANA Massachusetts for approval to award contact hours. ANA Massachusetts is accredited as an approver of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. For more information regarding contact hours, please email psychcme@med.miami.edu

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Clinical Psychopharmacology: Beyond Conventional Wisdom, Nassir Ghaemi, MD, MPH, and Luca Pani, MD
Effective Strategies for the Management of Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders, David Martinez, MD, Dhruti Patel, MD, and Roger Weiss, MD

All other winter seminars meet the specifications of the Board of Registration in Nursing (244 CMR).

Social Workers
Application for social work continuing education credit has been submitted. Please contact Kim Miele at psychcme@med.miami.edu with any questions.

National Board of Certified Counselors
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7482. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

INQUIRIES
By phone at 941-932-2671, Monday-Friday, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. (EST), or by email at psychcme@med.miami.edu

DISCLOSURE AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST MITIGATION
The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated.

The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities. All the relevant financial relationships for these individuals have been mitigated.

ABMS/ACGME COMPETENCIES

All seminars are designed to meet the following American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)/ Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Educational (ACGME) competencies:

Patient Care and Procedural Skills
Medical Knowledge
Practice-based Learning and Improvement
Interpersonal and Communication Skills

TARGET AUDIENCE
The winter seminars are a series of seminars for health professionals in psychiatry, psychology, neurology, medicine, surgery, geriatrics, pediatrics, nursing, social work, and counseling.

Zelde Espinal, MD

Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in general psychiatry with added qualifications in the subspecialties of consultation-liaison and geriatric psychiatry. She completed her training in Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Consultation Liaison Psychiatry at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memory Hospital. She has received numerous awards and has assumed a series of leadership roles while in training. Dr. Espinel is currently a psycho-oncologist with an expert focus on geriatric cancer patients at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami School of Medicine. She actively participates in the training of medical students, residents, fellows, and psychology practicum students in the field of psycho-oncology. In addition, Dr. Espinel has expertise in disaster behavioral health and global mental health. She has provided psychiatric support and education following natural disasters and humanitarian crises at the local, national, and international level. She frequently presents at professional conferences and regularly publishes her work.

Theresa Gaser, MSSA, LISW-S, LCSW

Theresa Gaser, MSSA, LISW-S, LCSW has 20+ years of experience serving individual adults, couples, children and families in a variety of clinical Outpatient, IOP/PHP, and school settings. She has extensive training in trauma and is a certified Integrative Behavioral Couples therapist. Theresa is an educator and professional trainer, specializing in suicide, trauma, sexual trauma, domestic violence and ethics in high-risk clinical situations, and clinical supervision. Theresa is also the author of Ice Cream Cone Feelings and There’s a Squirrel in My Tummy. Theresa proudly served in the United States Air Force.

Daniel Maass, MD

Daniel Maass, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is certified in Adult Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. Dr. Maass is actively involved in medical student and resident education in addition to clinical care and research. He was the winner of the Georgetown Spirit Award for outstanding service as a chief resident and won the didactics teaching award for resident education during the 2023-2024 academic year. He specializes in treating patients with co-existing medical and mental health diagnoses in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.

James M. Shultz MS, PhD

James M. Shultz MS, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Department of Public Health Sciences (DPHS), University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is in the Educator Track, teaching two core courses for MPH students—Introduction to the Science and Practice of Public Health, using his well-known textbook (Shultz, Sullivan, Galea: Public Health: An Introduction to the Science and Practice of Population Health 2nd Edition, Springer Publishing 2024) and Interdisciplinary Health Communication; and an elective course in Disaster and Emergency Public Health. Dr. Shultz holds multiple leadership roles that bear upon the mission of the Consortium of University for Global Health. He is the Disaster Public Health Lead at the Global Institute for Community Health and Development, aiming to mobilize global collaborations, generate new knowledge, and apply interdisciplinary solutions to impact the most challenging health and development dilemmas of the millennium. Dr. Shultz is Director, P3H: Protect & Promote Population Health in Complex Crises, bringing expertise to confront compounding threats to population health, primarily focusing on safeguarding medically high-risk patient populations from complex and cascading crises and extreme events. In this role, he is also a Member of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Shultz is the Director of the Center for Disaster & Extreme Event Preparedness (DEEP Center). DEEP Center is renowned for training in the field of disaster behavioral health (DBH), mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and deployment to provide psychosocial support for disaster survivors. Dr. Shultz currently serves on the National Academies’ Gulf Health and Resilience Board and Compounding Disasters Consensus Committee.

LOCATION

The Grand Beach Hotel Miami Beach, Florida, is in an amazing location overlooking more than 200 feet of beautiful white sandy tropical beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. Built-in 2009 and completely renovated in 2018, our modern Miami Hotel offers the highest levels of luxury and comfort. Our leisure facilities include two hot tubs, a state-of-the-art gym with unbeatable panoramic sunset views, as well as three different swimming pools, including two beach-level family pools and our top-floor tranquility pool (adults only), offering something for every guest.

Miami Grand Beach Hotel, 4835 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140

To reserve your hotel room, click: https://tinyurl.com/3a5ca6wh

Group Code: 2402DPBS

Or call 305.534.8666 EXT: 4520 and mention you are with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Winter Seminars. You can also email Alessandra Cammarata at acammarata@grandbeachhotel.com.

INQUIRIES
Please email Kim Miele at psychcme@med.miami.edu or call 941.932.2671, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. (EST) Monday-Friday.

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