Instructor-Led Trauma and Dissociation: The Role of Shame in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents

Held November 7, 2025 via Zoom

1 pm - 4 pm CST (3 CEUs)

This is Part 2 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 2, the focus will be on assessing the role of shame in trauma.  Relevant research and intervention strategies will be discussed.

Upon concluding this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the interaction of trauma and shame
• Demonstrate knowledge of how children and adolescents are impacted by shame
• Apply knowledge to discuss possible interventions to address shame

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