Preferred registration deadline: February 26th

3 CEs

Trauma exposure is common across the lifespan and can have profound impacts on mental health, functioning, and overall well-being. For clinicians working with adults, the ability to recognize and respond to trauma-related symptoms—particularly those associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)—is essential to delivering ethical, effective care. Yet many providers receive limited training in the use of validated assessment tools or in implementing structured, evidence-based treatments that support long-term recovery.  

This workshop is designed to equip mental health professionals with foundational knowledge and practical skills in assessing and treating PTSD in adults. Participants will learn how to use a range of assessment methods, including semi-structured clinical interviews and standardized self-report measures, to accurately identify PTSD symptoms and treatment needs. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of using trauma-informed, culturally responsive approaches that promote client safety, empowerment, and collaboration throughout the assessment process. Participants will also be introduced to two of the most widely supported evidence-based treatments for PTSD: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE). These recovery-focused models have demonstrated strong effectiveness in reducing PTSD symptoms and improving functioning.

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: $65**
**Eligible discounts can be applied during checkout.

Class size is limited to 30.

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Course Outline

Content Level: Beginner

Target Audiences: Social Workers, Psychologists, and other mental health providers

Agenda:

• Introductions - 5 mins
• Assessment of PTSD in DSM-5-TR - 60 mins
• Overview of evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD - 60 mins
• Clinical applications - 55 mins

Learner Outcomes

• Identify common symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and describe the use of evidence-based assessment tools, including semi-structured interviews and self-report measures.
• Describe the core components of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) as recovery-focused treatments for PTSD.
• Recognize the importance of culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches to PTSD assessment and treatment and identify strategies for adapting interventions to meet diverse client needs.

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: 9/24/2025 – 9/24/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 3 clinical 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.