Service Description

This training is designed for clinicians who have foundational trauma knowledge and wish to deepen their clinical competence with complex trauma presentations. Building on prior trauma trainings, this session explores the application of advanced trauma-informed interventions and evidence-based modalities to enhance confidence and clinical precision. The training offers a comprehensive overview and practical integration of specialized approaches, including Narrative Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Prolonged Exposure (PE). Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to conceptualize complex trauma, provide psychoeducation, and flexibly utilize interventions based on client needs and readiness. Training objectives: 1. Demonstrate understanding of how to integrate psychoeducation and modality selection into trauma treatment planning. 2. Assess and conceptualize complex trauma presentations with attention to dissociation, attachment injuries, and intergenerational patterns. 3. Identify and describe the core principles and clinical applications of advanced trauma modalities including Narrative Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, IFS, and Prolonged Exposure. 4. Increase clinical confidence in tailoring trauma interventions to individual client needs while maintaining therapist regulation and boundaries. Bio of presenter: Sherene Al-Turk is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Clinical Supervisor at AMK Counseling in Chicago, IL. Using a strengths based and trauma-informed approach, Sherene works with clients to challenge their perspectives and empower them to connect with values-aligned meaning and purpose. Her clinical experience includes helping clients across the lifespan with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, comorbid conditions, and other stressor-related concerns. Sherene has specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). AMK Counseling has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7277. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. AMK Counseling is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.