South Piedmont AHEC

Understanding Trauma: Its Impact on the Body & Brain and Pathways to Healing (HopeWay Trauma Webinar Series - Session 1)

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Target Audience

Social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel, mental health professionals, clinicians, health and human service practitioners, and other health care professionals.

Description

Trauma is more than a moment—it’s an experience that can leave lasting imprints on the body and brain. This session offers an overview of trauma, including the wide range of traumatic experiences that individuals may face, from acute incidents to chronic adversity. Participants will explore how trauma reshapes the nervous system, disrupts brain-body communication, and manifests in physical and psychological symptoms.
We’ll dive into the three essential phases of trauma treatment and examine a variety of therapeutic approaches, comparing top-down (cognitive-based) and bottom-up (body-based) methods. By identifying the signs and symptoms that indicate the impact of trauma, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to recognize and respond to trauma.

Speakers
Ren Brown, LCMHC, CCTP, Somatic EMDR Practitioner
Group Therapy Coordinator / HopeWay

Marianne Huebner, MS-ATR, ITR certified
Art Therapist and Community Education Specialist / HopeWay

This training series has been developed in partnership with HopeWay.
HopeWay

Webinar Series
Other trainings in this series include:

Session 2 - Creative Pathways to Healing: Integrative Approaches to Trauma Recovery and Growth
Date/Time - Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (12:00 - 1:30pm)
Speaker - Ren Brown, LCMHC, CCTP, Somatic EMDR Practitioner
Learning Objectives:
1. Introduce and explain the core principles of Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Parts Work.
2. Explore how each modality supports trauma recovery and fosters resilience in diverse populations.
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Session 3 - Creative Pathways to Healing: Integrative Approaches to Trauma Recovery and Growth…Continued
Date/Time - Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (12:00 - 1:30pm)
Speaker - Marianne Huebner, MS-ATR, ITR certified
Learning Objectives:
1. Introduce and explain key trauma-informed modalities including ITR, pendulation, art and music therapy, mindfulness, and breathwork.
2. Explore how these approaches support emotional regulation, trauma reprocessing, and the potential for post-traumatic growth.
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Webinar Information
This webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page.

Credit Information
Credit will be given by session! Earn up to 4.5 hours!
Continuing Education Credit will be given per day. MUST attend the entire day's training to receive credit.
• Contact Hours / Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Public School Personnel Renewal Credit
• Contact Hours (Category A) NC Psychologists - South Piedmont AHEC is an approved provider by the North Carolina Psychology Board and designates Contact Hours (Category A) for NC Psychologists.
• Clock Hours NBCC -

South Piedmont AHEC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5096. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. South Piedmont AHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.



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Objectives

  • Explain the physiological and neurological effects of trauma on the body and brain, including common signs and symptoms.
  • Describe the three phases of trauma treatment and differentiate between top-down and bottom-up therapeutic approaches.

Sessions

Status
Open
Date(s)
May 6, 2026
Time
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Eastern Time
Check-In Time
11:45 AM
Credit
0.20 - CEU
1.50 - Contact Hours
1.50 - NBCC Hours
1.50 - Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
Location
Live Webinar
Room
Zoom

77618Open


May 6, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Eastern Time
Live Webinar
Zoom
Gabriela Staley MEd
704 512 6596

Fees


$25.00
Registration fee

Credits


0.20
CEU
1.50
Contact Hours
1.50
NBCC Hours
1.50
Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists