Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT
presents
The Neurobiology and Physiology of Developmental Trauma:
Theory and Application
with Kara Bowman, LMFT
Friday, April 18, 2025
9:00am-11:30am
In-Person @ Simpkin's "Community Center" Room B
(979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062)
2 CE Credits
Description
Research on the physiology of mental illness has been exploding in recent years. Not only has there been more research, many of the findings are yielding useful applications in clinical practice. Since traumatic incidents or developmental trauma are contributing factors in most mental illnesses, giving clinicians effective tools for helping clients is key to enhancing the effectiveness of their work with clients. As therapists, we know that the vast majority of our clients have experienced either developmental trauma leading to unhelpful attachment styles or traumatic incidents leading to unhelpful reactivity. This workshop will summarize some of the latest scientific understandings of how developmental trauma and traumatic incidents impact our brains and bodies. It will also cover a wide variety of tools encompassing many disciplines, including CBT, somatic and mindfulness. Clinicians will leave with ideas for selecting interventions that will be appropriate and helpful for individual clients.
Learning Objectives
In successfully completing and attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- List five physiological impacts of trauma.
- Describe three interventions for healing developmental trauma.
- Share why clients should control the pacing of therapeutic trauma work.
Presenter
Kara Bowman is a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in grief and trauma with a part-time practice in Santa Cruz. She also volunteers for Hospice of Santa Cruz County. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Grief Counselor, Certified Non-violent Communication Trainer and Certified Thanatologist (the study of death and dying). Kara is passionate about helping people at a tender time in their lives in a respectful and gentle way. More information on Kara can be found on her website at karabowman.com. Kara can be reached at bowmantherapy@gmail.com or (831) 219-8522.
Schedule
9:00am: Check-in *
9:30am-11:30am: CE Session
* = non CE portion of day
Advanced registration is required for this event and must be completed at least one day before the event. Each individual seeking CE credits must register separately, attend the event, and submit the post-session evaluation to receive CE certificate within one week. The evaluation with attached CE certificate will be sent out to confirmed attendees by 48 hours after the event.
Cost
SC-CAMFT Member (Clinical and Affiliate): $20
SC-CAMFT Member (Associate and Student): $10
Non-Member: $40
Non-Member (Associate/Student): $15
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Continuing Education Provider #62284: This training meets the qualifications for 2 hours continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Course completion certificates will be available to attendees after completion of the session evaluation and sent by email no later than three weeks after the session. The Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. The Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Due to this program being managed by volunteers, there are no cancellation refunds for this program.
Special Accommodations: The Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT is committed to providing a presentation that is accessible to all who wish to attend. If you have a special need and plan to attend, please notify us at president@santacruztherapist.org. Requests must be made one week in advance.
Grievances/Other Questions: Contact SC-CAMFT at president@santacruztherapist.org.