Instructor-Led Trauma and Dissociation: Introduction to Working with Adults

Held October 3, 2025 via Zoom

9 am - 12 pm CST (3 CEUs)

This is a Part1 of a four-part series on trauma and dissociation. Each part of the series is a stand-alone training, but in it’s entirety the series will deepen the participant’s knowledge of assessing and treating trauma and dissociation in adults. In Part 1, focus will be on reviewing relevant research and using diagnostic criteria to better understand Post-Traumatic Disorder, Complex PTSD, and Dissociative Disorders.

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

• Define and Describe the impact of trauma on adults
• Demonstrate knowledge on recent research on trauma and dissociation 
• Be able to utilize diagnostic criteria to assess clients within their life/situation/experience

Laila Narsi, LCSW, CMMT, EMDR Certified Consultant & Therapist, received her MSC at U of H GCSW in 1997. She specializes in CPTSD, Disassociate Identity Disorders, sexual assault, and personality disorders since the start of her career, she worked as director of both outpatient and inpatient Psychiatric hospitals in Houston then moved onto private practice. Some of the certifications Laila holds are  in EMDR Therapy, EMDR Consultant, Mindful Self-Compassion, Fierce Self-Compassion Course, International Mindful Meditation Professional Level. In 2022, along with Dr. Chris Germer at Harvard University, she co-developed the Self-Compassion for Shame Program which is globally taught. For the last 15 years, she also organizes and leads global retreats in person and virtual on topics of  mindfulness, MSC, Shame, Burn Out, and trauma in addition to sitting on the international board for CMSC’s DEIBJ committee.   Ms. Narsi is a dedicated advocate and volunteer for mental health not just in the Greater Houston Area, but globally as well.

The 4-part series for assessing and treating trauma and dissociation in adults consists of the following courses:

Trauma and Dissociation: Introduction to Working with Adults held on October 3, 2025, 9 am - 12 pm via Zoom

Trauma and Dissociation: Understanding Shame and Self-Compassion held on November 7, 2025 9 am - 12 pm via Zoom

Trauma and Dissociation: Assessment and Treatment Interventions with Adults held on February 6, 2026 9 am - 12 pm via Zoom

Trauma and Dissociation: Building Resilience and Preventing Burnout for Professionals held on April 17, 2026 9 am - 12 pm via Zoom