Description
Complex Trauma Among Pediatric Populations
Complex trauma involves chronic, prolonged, and repeated exposure to traumatic situations and events that often escalate over time. It typically occurs early in life during times of critical development within the caregiver and family system. When such instances occur, this can result in wide-ranging, and long-term neurological, developmental, psychological, social, and physical health challenges. Designed for pediatric therapists and other professionals, this 2-hour webinar provides attendees with a working overview of the causes and consequences associated with complex trauma among pediatric populations. Practical tips, strategies, and solutions are shared to improve treatment, intervention, goal planning, and screening practices. Empirically based research findings and case studies are highlighted.
Learning Outcomes
- List the causes, consequences, and definitions associated with complex trauma and other related constructs.
- Describe the impact complex trauma has on pediatric populations.
- Identify interviewing, screening, and intervention practices.
- List the role complex trauma plays in the development of co-occurring neuropsychiatric disorders.
- Identify the existing empirical research on complex trauma.
Target Audience: introductory- to intermediate-level OTs, COTAs, and other pediatric professionals
Note: While many professionals may benefit from the course content, we can only guarantee acceptance of continuing education credit as described in the following CEU section.
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Course Instructor: Jerrod Brown, PhD
Learning Assessment: Objective post-test
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Sensational Brain LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity ID# 04500. This distance-learning, independent format is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Introductory Level, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Sensational Brain LLC is also an educational provider for CE Broker. This course code is 20-904362.
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