About this Event
Step into the intriguing world of The Umbrella Academy with the first installment of our two-part continuing education series, “Understanding Complex Trauma: The Case of The Umbrella Academy.” Based on the beloved comic book series by Gerard Way, this hit Netflix show follows the tumultuous lives of seven children adopted by the enigmatic billionaire, Sir Reginald Hargreeves, in a bid to create a team of superheroes destined to save the world. However, beneath the veneer of heroism lies a complex narrative of childhood trauma, shaped by Hargreeves’ unorthodox training methods, tragic events, and emotional neglect. In this training, participants will explore the characters’ trauma responses as adults through the lens of Complex PTSD, as defined by the upcoming ICD-11. Drawing on diagnostic criteria, we will dissect the psychological intricacies of each character’s journey and propose interventions tailored to their unique experiences. Join us as we unravel the layers of trauma within The Umbrella Academy, offering insights and strategies for supporting individuals facing similar challenges in real-world contexts.
Disability Accommodations
It is the responsibility of the Individual to contact Geek Therapeutics to request disability accommodations at Hello@geektherapeutics.com.
Geek Therapeutics is committed to helping each student reach his/her academic potential and to providing every student equal opportunity to participate in and engage with the course. In keeping with this commitment, effort has been made to develop accessible learning materials that provide equal access. Please contact Geek Therapeutics immediately if access to course materials is restricted due to a disability so the issue(s) can be resolved in a timely manner.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will demonstrate advanced proficiency in identifying and articulating the diagnostic criteria for Complex PTSD as defined in the ICD-11, synthesizing current research and clinical guidelines to inform therapeutic practice. Through critical analysis and application, participants will deepen their understanding of the unique features and symptomatology of Complex PTSD, including disturbances in self-organization, affect dysregulation, and interpersonal functioning
- Participants will analyze how characters in The Umbrella Academy present with Complex PTSD symptoms based on their individual experiences, drawing connections between fictional depictions and real-life clinical presentations. Through case vignettes and therapeutic scenarios, participants will explore how therapists can utilize these fictional depictions as clinical tools to enhance psychoeducation, facilitate empathic understanding, and promote therapeutic rapport with clients who have experienced complex trauma.
Course Instructor:
Alisa Huffman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Certified Geek Therapist in Seattle, WA. She obtained her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2010. Alisa currently works in private practice under Illuminate Transformation, PLLC, serving individuals over the age of 18 and offering consultation for mental health professionals. She treats trauma and dissociation using an eclectic approach, including EMDR. Before this, Alisa has served a variety of diverse populations in community mental health settings, group homes, and skilled nursing facilities. Her primary geek interests include video games (especially Final Fantasy), Star Wars, Dungeons and Dragons, and television and film.
Continuing Education Credits:
Psychologists: Geek Therapeutics is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Geek Therapeutics maintains responsibility for this program and its content
Counselors: Geek Therapeutics has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7042. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Geek Therapeutics is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Social Workers: Geek Therapeutics, #1769, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Geek Therapeutics maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 05/19/2022 – 05/19/2025. Social workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credits.
Play Therapists: Geek Therapeutics has been approved by APT as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, No. 21-649. Programs that do not qualify for APT credit are clearly identified. Geek Therapeutics is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Other Professions: This activity qualifies for the specified number of hours of instructional content as required by many licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your board or organization for specific requirements. Completion of the course(s) with a post-test score of 80% or better is required to receive continuing education credit; there is no partial credit.
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