Event Registration

Description:

Hosted by Janet Schuler, Treatment Placement Specialists®, and Mental Health Counselors of Central Florida

Presented by David Cato, MSW, LCSW, TCT, SEP,  Sierra Tucson

Date:  Friday, May 17, 2019

Registration & Brunch: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

First Half of Presentation: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (1 CE)

Second Half of Presentation: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. (1.5 CEs)

Location:

The Alfond Inn
300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789

(There is no cost to attend this event. Complimentary valet parking provided.)

**Please note the new venue for this month's MHCCF meeting

Join us as we explore the different types of trauma, how trauma presents physiologically and strategies and techniques that can be applied by therapists & professionals in their practices that can facilitate a full and healthy recovery for their clients. Participants will be able to develop an understanding of trauma, what happens to the body and how to begin healing it in this experiential presentation.

Presenter Bio:

David Cato, MSW LCSW, LCSW, TCT, SEP - Program Manager, Sierra Tucson

David Cato began working at Sierra Tucson in April of 2008 and has served many roles, beginning in the mailroom. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Texas A&M University and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. He is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), certified Transgender Care Therapist (TCT) and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).

David completed his master’s coursework through an internship at Sierra Tucson. He has worked with substance abuse, mood disorders, eating disorders, codependency, grief/loss, and trauma. He also works with the LGBTQI residents at Sierra Tucson in support groups and facilitates individual consults as it pertains to sexual identity/orientation and gender identity when needed. Sierra Tucson holds LGBTQI support groups and David facilitates this group.

David currently serves as a program manager, working directly with the primary therapists. He also works closely with the program coordinator for continuing care and the residential therapists.

Course Objectives:

• Identify the different types of trauma and how trauma presents physiologically
• Explain functions of the Autonomic Nervous System and the threat response
• Identify three phases of trauma treatment and treatment objectives for managing nervous system dysregulation

**Attendees for this advanced level presentation are behavioral healthcare professionals in private practice, treatment program clinical directors/staff, community agencies and various mental health disciplines. 

RSVP Information: 

This is a free event, but an RSVP is required by completing the form below.

If you have any questions, please contact, Janet Schuler at Janet.Schuler@acadiahealthcare.com  or call/text (407) 902-5375.