Instructor-Led Trauma and Dissociation: Introduction to Working with Children and Adolescents

Held October 3, 2025 via Zoom

1 pm - 4 pm CST (3 CEUs)

This is Part 1 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 children and adolescents.  In Part 1, the focus will be on reviewing relevant research and using diagnostic criteria to better understand Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Dissociative Disorders.

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

• Define and describe the impact of trauma on children and adolescents
• Demonstrate knowledge of recent research on trauma and dissociation
• Assess using diagnostic criteria for trauma and dissociation

Karen Sullivan, LCSW-S, RPT-S, EMDR Approved Consultant, is a graduate of UH – GCSW.  She began her career as a caseworker and supervisor at CPS in  Sexual Abuse units.  She then worked as a therapist at advocacy centers in both Harris and Fort Bend Counties. In the last 13 years of private practice, Karen continues to specialize in trauma, grief, sexual assault, and attachment.  She frequently testifies on these matters in both civil and criminal courts. 

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

Trauma and Dissociation: Introduction to Working with Children and Adolescents held on October 3, 2025 1 pm - 4 pm via Zoom

Trauma and Dissociation: The Role of Shame in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents held on November 7, 2025 1 pm - 4 pm via Zoom

Trauma and Dissociation: Assessment and Treatment Interventions with Children and Adolescents held on February 6, 2026 1 pm - 4 pm via Zoom

Trauma and Dissociation: Educating and Supporting Parents and Caregivers held on April 17, 2026 1 pm - 4 pm via Zoom