Skip to content

Evidence-Based Treatment for PTSD & Complex Trauma

CLINICAL EVENTS

Innovate, Educate, and Elevate

Evidence-Based Treatment for PTSD & Complex Trauma

Complex Trauma

Dec. 12, 2026

10:00 AM - 1:15 PM (EST)

Virtual Event
3 CE Credits
How can CBT reduce traumatic suffering in clients with PTSD and complex trauma?  This 3-hour CE training with Dr. Charles Jacob equips clinicians with practical CBT-informed strategies to strengthen trauma-informed care.

Are you looking to deepen your understanding of PTSD and complex trauma and take the next step in becoming a trauma-informed therapist?  This 3-hour CE course led by Cognitive Therapy expert, Dr. Charles Jacob, will give you evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-informed strategies to help in reducing client suffering. During this course, you will gain an in-depth understanding of PTSD & complex trauma, how to improve empathy to strengthen the therapeutic relationship, exposure vs. relaxation techniques, and discover the power of narrative therapy in restructuring maladaptive schemas.

Session Highlights
  • Deepen understanding of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and complex trauma, including key clinical presentations
  • Differentiate single-incident trauma from complex trauma and their impact on functioning
  • Apply evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies to reduce trauma-related symptoms
  • Strengthen therapeutic outcomes through enhanced empathy and therapeutic alliance
  • Compare and apply exposure-based interventions and relaxation strategies in treatment planning
  • Integrate Narrative Therapy techniques to restructure maladaptive beliefs and trauma narratives
Key Takeaways for Clinicians

“Treating PTSD effectively requires a strong understanding of trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions that address both immediate symptoms and long-term recovery. This workshop provides clinicians with practical strategies for assessing PTSD, understanding complex trauma presentations, and selecting interventions supported by current clinical research.

You’ll explore the differences between PTSD and complex trauma while learning how attachment, emotional regulation, and nervous system responses influence treatment planning. Through real-world clinical examples, you’ll strengthen your ability to develop individualized care plans that promote safety, resilience, and lasting recovery.

The training also reviews leading evidence-based approaches for PTSD, including trauma-focused cognitive behavioral interventions, cognitive processing strategies, and other research-supported treatment models that can be adapted across diverse clinical settings. You’ll leave with practical tools that can be applied immediately with clients experiencing PTSD and complex trauma.

Whether you work in private practice, hospitals, schools, or community mental health settings, this workshop will strengthen your confidence in assessing PTSD, implementing effective trauma-focused interventions, and improving treatment outcomes. Continue expanding your clinical knowledge through our Clinical Blog and Upcoming Clinical Events, while staying informed with research from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the latest evidence on trauma-informed care”.

This live interactive webinar is designed for behavioral health professionals, including:

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychotherapists
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Substance Use Disorders Counselors
  • Case Managers
  • Physicians
  • Other Mental Health Professionals
Charles Jacob, PhDCharles Jacob, PhD

Charles Jacob, PhD, is a psychologist, research scientist, and author with over 20 years of clinical experience conducting and overseeing the delivery of mental health services to individuals with severe mood and personality disorders. He is a recognized expert in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) and has delivered workshops, seminars, and courses on these topics at universities and institutions throughout the world. He has held numerous academic positions, and currently works as a research associate for a Washington DC-based consulting firm. He is a past president of the ACA’s Pennsylvania branch and has been a featured interviewee on several episodes of NPR’s The Pulse.

After this training, participants will be able to:

  • Determine specific ways CBT-informed care is supported by extant literature in the treatment of specific client concerns, as well as in helping clients struggling with trauma.
  • Describe the basics of trauma as well as complex trauma; how they are defined, respectively, and what current scholarship indicates regarding treatment.
  • Utilize appropriate CBT-informed interventions to assist a client in coping with the physical and psychosocial-spiritual manifestations of trauma.

10:00 -10:05 am – Introduction

10:05-10:30 am – Review of scholarship/complex trauma

10:30-11:00 am – CBT basics

11:00-11:30 am – CBT basics for trauma-informed care

11:30-11:45 am – Break

11:45-12:15 pm – CBT basics for anxiety connected to trauma/basic exposure principles and pitfalls

12:15-12:45 pm – CBT basics for depression connected to trauma

12:45-1:05 pm – Case example

1:05-1:15 pm – Q&A

All levels.

Registration Cost

Registration $67 | Dec. 12 | Virtual Event | 3 CE Credits | 10:00 am – 1:15 pm ET

Registration Deadline:  Dec. 12, 2026

Cancellation Policy

All registrations are non-refundable. However, you may request a full credit toward a future training if:

  • You notify us at least 72 hours before the event starts.
  • Credit is valid for up to 6 months from the original event date.
  • No credit will be issued for no-shows or cancellations made on the same day.
  • When you register for an event, you agree to these terms

Please email [email protected] to request a credit or reschedule.

A total of 3 CE credits are available.

Additional Approvals Pending.


ASWB ACE

Clinical Events, LLC, (provider # 2201) is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 11/01/2025 – 11/01/2028.

NBCC

Clinical Events, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved   Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7643 Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Clinical Events, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

NAADAC

This course has been approved by Clinical Events, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #320899, Clinical Events is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

NY State Board of Psychologists

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0292.

NY State Board of Social Workers

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0828.

NY State Board of Mental Health Counselors

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0329.

NY State Board of Marriage & Family Therapists

Clinical Events, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0140.

NJ State Board of Social Workers & Professional Counselors

The New Jersey Social Work Examiners Board accepts ASWB ACE Provider credits. The New Jersey Professional Counselors Board accepts NBCC-approved CE provider credits.

All Other States Social Workers & Professional Counselors

All other states accept ASWB ACE Provider credits and NBCC-approved CE provider credits. Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their jurisdictions. States and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Florida Certification Board

Clinical Events is approved by the Florida Certification Board (FCB) to offer continuing education programs (Provider # 5527-A).

Canada Social Workers

BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, and QC accept ASWB ACE-approved provider programs to meet licensure renewal requirements.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Canada Counsellors

Clinical Events is an NBCC-approved provider.  Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their province. Provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for credit.

Please contact us if you would like to inquire about applicable approvals for your continuing education (CE) needs.

Each professional is responsible for understanding and meeting the specific CE requirements set by their individual licensing board or regulatory agency. We encourage you to reach out to your licensing body directly to confirm how our programs apply toward your licensure renewal.

Questions:  [email protected]

In accordance with continuing education standards and requirements, the presenter discloses that they have no relevant financial relationships, affiliations, or conflicts of interest to report.

0