Introduction to Trauma and Trauma Treatments

Faculty: Thomas J. McGoldrick, PhD
Dates: January 17, 24; 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Tuition: $ 360
CE credits: 6

The seminar introduces candidates to the study of trauma, a brief history of treatments across populations with an emphasis on the unique contributions of psychoanalysis. Candidates will discuss overarching themes including: the medicalization of trauma “symptoms”; cultural prohibitions to discussing trauma; the quest for “cures” and inoculations; the limits of strictly verbal/cognitive treatment.

Thomas J. McGoldrick, PhD

Dr. Thomas McGoldrick is the clinic director of the US Department of Veterans Affairs Readjustment Counseling Service on Staten Island. He has worked with combat veterans and their families for the past 30 years.

Credentialing Information

Adelphi University is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Adelphi University maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Adelphi University, Derner School of Psychology, Postgraduate Programs in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy 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-0185; 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-0083; and 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-0607.

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds are issued for cancellations made up to 7 working days before the event. Cancellations of less than 7 days for any reason, or no-shows are not refunded. Credit towards a future event/workshop are issued for cancellations less than 7 days and up to 24 hours before the event. No credit is issued for cancellations less than 24 hours before the events or no-shows.