The BIDC is committed to providing relevant and high-quality information to professionals working in the field of divorce.
Attendees may receive CEU or CLE credits. For professionals who are not social workers or lawyers, a contact hour certificate is also awarded.
If you need any assistance registering for programs, please email us.
We are excited to bring you this special, 4-hour, in-person workshop: Interviewing Through A Trauma Lens.
This program has been approved for 4 CLE/CE credits.
Join us for an engaging and transformative training designed for professionals working with complex family cases.
What You’ll Learn:
– Mastering Trauma-Informed Interviewing: Develop advanced skills for conducting interviews with a focus on understanding trauma’s impact and navigating complex family dynamics.
– Trauma-Informed Foundations: Gain insights into trauma’s impact on memory, narrative recall, suggestibility, coaching, and false memories.
– Gaining New Perspectives on Families: Examine theoretical frameworks and challenge assumptions about family systems.
– Hands-On Practice: Participate in interactive activities to refine trauma-informed interviewing techniques, rooted in developmental psychopathology and neuroscience.
This training offers a unique opportunity to refine your trauma-informed interviewing skills through hands-on, collaborative exercises designed to enhance practical application. You’ll gain actionable tools and techniques that can be immediately implemented in your professional practice, empowering you to address challenging family dynamics with confidence and clarity. Ideal for CFI’s, PRE’s, social workers, therapists, child advocates, mediators, family law practitioners, and other professionals passionate about making a meaningful impact in families’ lives.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your skills and create lasting change in the families you serve.
Our talented speaker for this topic will be Amber McDonald, PhD, LCSW, MSW.
Dr. Amber McDonald is an Assistant Professor and Deputy Director at the START Center at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, specializing in complex trauma. With extensive experience in clinical practice, research, and strategic program development, she is a recognized expert in trauma-informed care, forensic risk evaluation, and co-response strategies. Dr. McDonald provides therapy for individuals aged 3+ and serves as Chair of the Colorado Co-Response Alliance Executive Board. She also offers consultation and training for law enforcement, legal professionals, and multidisciplinary teams on high-stakes cases and wellness initiatives.
Cost: This program is NOT included with the annual membership and registration IS required for all attendees.
Early Bird pricing! Sign up before December 31, 2024 and receive a discounted rate of $80 for members and $110 for non-members. To receive this discount, please enter the “Early345” discount code at checkout. Beginning January 1, 2025, prices go up to $110 for members and $140 for non-members.
Lunch: We are no longer offering lunch orders. You may like to consider ordering your lunch from the Canyon Café which is located in the Courthouse. You can order in person or in advance using this link.
***Networking: Program will begin promptly at 8:30 am. You’re welcome to come 15 minutes earlier to network with colleagues. There is also time to mingle after the workshop is complete.
Please contact newboulderidc@gmail.com with any questions.