Preferred registration deadline: April 4th

3 CEs

Engaging in PTSD treatment through shared decision-making (SDM) is a collaborative process that enhances the effectiveness and satisfaction of care. Shared decision-making involves mental health care providers and patients working together to make informed choices about treatment options that align with the patient's values, preferences, and lifestyle. This approach respects the autonomy of individuals with PTSD, providing them with comprehensive information about the benefits and risks of various treatments including the first-line psychotherapies for PTSD: Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). By fostering open communication and mutual respect, shared decision-making empowers patients to take an active role in their recovery, enhancing their commitment to the treatment plan.

This workshop will provide an overview of PTSD symptoms and their impact on the individual. Common barriers to engagement in PTSD treatment will be reviewed. Dr. Keyes will provide an overview of SDM and its importance in the context of PTSD treatment. Various tools and techniques that can be utilized to facilitate this collaborative decision-making process will be highlighted. SDM resources for clinicians and PTSD resources for veterans, their families, and clinicians will be reviewed.

This is an in-person workshop that will be held on Washington University’s Danforth Campus. The exact location and directions will be emailed to registered participants before the course date.

General Admission: $150**
**Eligible discounts can be applied during checkout.

Class size is limited to 45.

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Course Outline

Content Level: Beginner

Target Audiences: Social workers, counselors, therapists, psychologists, and other mental health care providers working with adults with PTSD. 

Agenda:

• Welcome and Introductions (30min)                                                                                                              
• Understanding PTSD and its impact (30min)
• Engagement in PTSD treatment (30min)                                                                                     
• Introduction to Shared Decision-Making (30 minutes)                                                                       
• Shared Decision-Making Tools and Techniques (75 minutes)                                                           
• Collaborative Treatment Planning (30 minutes)                                                                                                                                                                    
• Practicing Shared Decision-Making (75 minutes)                                                                                                                                              
• Review of Shared Decision-Making resources for clinicians as well as PTSD resources for veterans, their families, and clinicians (15min)                                                                                                                                      

*Two 5-minute breaks will be scheduled. A one hour lunch break will occur at the midpoint.   

Learner Outcomes

• Participants will be able to describe the three barriers to PTSD treatment engagement.
• Participants will be able to explain the importance of shared decision-making for clients and providers.
• Participants will be able to apply skills to effectively communicate treatment options to patients while incorporating patient preferences, values, and concerns into treatment planning.

Course Completion Requirements:

• The Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, Professional Development, provider #2130, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/24/2024 – 9/24/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 6 general continuing education credits.

• The Brown School is also an approved provider of Social Work CEs in Missouri and Illinois.

• To earn ACE credit, attendees must arrive at the scheduled time, attend the entire course, and complete an online course evaluation. ACE credit is not provided for partial attendance.  However, you may still qualify for partial Social Work Missouri and Illinois CEs provided by the Brown School.

• Brown School CE Certificates will be available online within 10 business days of course completion by visiting your learner profile at https://ce.wustl.edu/portal/logon.do?method=load&parentSite=brown. You will receive an email notification with specific instructions for accessing the online certificate when it is available. ACE CE Certificates, if requested in your evaluation survey, will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.

• For more information about CEs, accessibility, refund/cancelation policy, our grievance policy, or other inquiries please visit our About Us page or email brownprofdev@wustl.edu.