Effective Utilization of Eagala EAT for Trauma Clients by Kenneth Palmer

5 CEU

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This workshop will focus on the physiological effects that trauma can have on trauma clients, including military personnel, first responders, and victims of human and/or sex trafficking. Wewill take an in-depth look at the different structures in the brain that are involved in trauma responses and human behavior. We will discuss the differences between routine and traumatic or fragmented memories and how they are processed differently in the brain. Throughout the workshop we will look at different things related to cultural competency when it comes to working with these specialized populations. We will take an in-depth look at the framework of EAGALA and how it can be specifically applied to working with clients that have experienced trauma or have been traumatized in the performance of their professional duties. We will discuss moral injury and explore how military personnel and first responders can work through these topics free of judgment in an equine environment. We will review and explore unique challenges and special considerations that can occur when treating these targeted populations and how to overcome those challenges successfully.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify and explore areas of the brain directly involved in human behavior and trauma responses.
2. Provide a clear and concise understanding of the physiological effects of trauma on the body.
3. Identify key differences between routine and traumatic memories (standardized versus
fragmented memories).
4. Explore areas of cultural competency in relation to military personnel and military customs.
5. Explore areas of cultural competency in relation to first responders.
6. Explore areas of cultural competency with victims of human and/or sex trafficking.
7. Explore and discuss the framework of EAGALA in relation to trauma clients.
8. Explore and discuss the framework of EAGALA in relation to treating traumatic events.
9. Review moral injury and discuss benefits of treating related events in a non-judgmental equine environment.
10. Identify and explore unique challenges inherent in treating trauma clients.