Working with Posttraumatic Stress: Current & contextual considerations

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In this insightful and clinically focused talk, Professor Gill Eagle presents current evidence-based approaches for working with clients experiencing posttraumatic stress. Drawing on both cognitive-behavioural techniques and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), this presentation identifies the core effective components of trauma treatment and guides psychologists in implementing these methods with clarity and care.

In addition to therapeutic strategies, this training explores complex contextual factors - including continuous traumatic stress, sociocultural dynamics, and intergroup prejudice, which shape the trauma experience. While grounded in the South African context, the discussion offers cross-applicable insights relevant to psychologists working in multicultural, high-stress, or marginalised community settings.

A dedicated section on vicarious trauma equips practitioners with tools for self-monitoring and resilience-building, ensuring ethical and sustainable practice.

Sections

• What is the current research evidence suggesting about best practice and approaches to working with traumatic stress and PTSD?
• Considerations in Working within the South African Context in Particular
• Vicarious traumatization and self-care

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:

• Describe the current evidence base for effective psychological treatment of PTSD and posttraumatic stress

• Identify the core therapeutic components of CBT and EMDR in trauma-focused work

• Recognise the impact of ongoing or repeated trauma exposure, including in contexts of social unrest or inequality

• Address intergroup prejudice and contextual stressors as part of a trauma-informed formulation

• Implement self-care strategies to prevent vicarious traumatisation and burnout in trauma-focused practice

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