Trauma shows up in many forms. But not all fit neatly into a PTSD diagnosis.
So if you’ve ever felt uncertain about where a client’s trauma symptoms fit diagnostically, you’re not alone.
That’s why Dr. Caleb Lack put together this 3-hour training, so you can get a clear, comprehensive review of the DSM-5-TR™ trauma and stressor-related disorders category, including key criteria, associated features, and demographic patterns.
Dr. Lack will break it all down, cut through the dense manual pages of the DSM, and explore disorders across the lifespan including PTSD, reactive attachment disorder, Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder, acute stress disorder and other specified trauma- and stressor-related disorders.
PLUS Dr. Lack will show you how to apply the DSM-5-TR™ in real-world settings and recognize subtle differences between overlapping trauma presentations.
Whether you’re a newer therapist looking for clear guidance or an experienced clinician wanting a smart, time-saving refresher this training is here to help.
Register now!
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Earn up to 3.0 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by jurisdiction and profession.
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Course Level: Intermediate Format: Recorded asynchronous distance. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.
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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - DSM-5-TR™ for Trauma & Stressor Related Disorders (1.2 MB) | 50 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - DSM-5-TR™ for Trauma & Stressor Related Disorders - French (1.2 MB) | 50 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - DSM-5-TR™ for Trauma & Stressor Related Disorders - Italian (1.2 MB) | 50 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - DSM-5-TR™ for Trauma & Stressor Related Disorders - German (1.2 MB) | 50 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - DSM-5-TR™ for Trauma & Stressor Related Disorders - Spanish (1.2 MB) | 50 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Caleb W. Lack, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and the Counseling MA program coordinator at the University of Central Oklahoma.
A licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Lack specializes in the treatment of children and adults with anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, and posttraumatic stress. He is regularly consulted for and interviewed by national, and international media outlets, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, and more.
Dr. Lack is also a best-selling author or editor of eight books on topics from psychopathology to critical thinking and pseudoscience to racism and sexism in early psychology. He has authored more than 65 scientific publications relating to the assessment and treatment of psychological problems such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Tourette’s Syndrome, pediatric mood disorders, and posttraumatic stress.
An internationally sought-after clinical trainer and consultant, Dr. Lack has conducted workshops for clinicians across North and South America, Europe, and east Asia.
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The trauma and stressor related disorder category in DSM-5-TR™
Criteria, associated features, and demographics for specific disorders
Criticisms and controversy
Research, risks and limitations
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