Dr. Michele Todd, C.Psych: The Conceptualization & Treatment of Trauma from a CBT Lens

Trauma reflects among the most dynamic and profound of human experiences and can present significant challenges for the mental health clinician and consumer alike; however, effective, time-limited & evidence-based treatments are available.  Experienced trauma clinician, Dr. Michele Todd, C. Psych joins host Dr. Pete Kelly, C. Psych for an extensive discussion of the conceptualization and treatment of trauma from a CBT lens.  In this discussion they cover:   Dr. Todd's journey towards a practice focused on trauma therapy a brief description of the clinical features of PTSD and the ways it can affect individualsthe prevalence rates of trauma generally, as well as as a function of trauma typepotential cultural overlays to the concept of PTSDdifferentiating between Complex PTSD & Borderline Personality Disorder over-diagnosis of PTSD & clinician observed "drift" in the communication of diagnoses of PTSD for challenging experiences not matching the DSM-5 criteria for trauma (e.g., workplace bullying).   conceptualizing PTSD from a CBT perspective a review of the major CBT treatments for trauma including Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy & EMDRtrauma therapy in the context of video or teletherapycommon myths & misconceptions around PTSD and trauma therapyfactors contributing to treatment resistence in trauma therapyidentifying and preventing so-called "vicarious" trauma among trauma therapy providersadvice for family members with a loved one struggling with PTSDDr. Michele Todd completed her PhD at the university of Toronto and residency in clinical psychology at St Joseph’s healthcare. She has completed training for Prolonged Exposure for PTSD with the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety in Philadelphia.  Dr. Todd provides and disseminates evidence based assessment and intervention for PTSD and other trauma related symptoms, including depression, anxiety disorders.