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Events, Conferences and Workshops on Traumatic Stress

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Events marked Eligible for the ESTSS General Certificate in Psychotraumatology are eligible for the ESTSS General Certificate in Psychotraumatology

Eligible for the ESTSS General Certificate in PsychotraumatologyIntroduction to Traumatic Stress Studies, one day workshop October 3, 2008, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, United KingdomIntroduction to Traumatic Stress Studies, one day workshop October 3, 2008, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, United Kingdom
Workshop of interest to individuals with a mental health or counselling/CBT qualification of at least diploma level. The workshop will be interactive and include small group work, case vignettes and supporting video footage of trauma focused psychological therapy in action and is eligible for the ESTSS General Certificate in Psychotraumatology. Download the brochure in PDF format [23kB] Brochure of the oneday workshop Introduction to Traumatic Stress Studies, October 3, 2008, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, United Kingdom, 23kB

Eligible for the ESTSS General Certificate in PsychotraumatologyPsycho Trauma Days (UPTD)/European Workshop on Traumatic Stress (EWOTS), 23-24 October 2008, Uppsala, SwedenUppsala Psycho Trauma Days (UPTD) / European Workshop on Traumatic Stress (EWOTS), 23-24 October 2008, Uppsala, Sweden
The "Uppsala Psycho-trauma days" is an annual conference that has been held since 1997. This year, the conference will focus on recent findings in the psycho-trauma field. The main language will be Scandinavian but two workshops, Psychological Treatment of PTSD and Neurobiology and Pharmacological Treatment of PTSD, will be held in English and be eligible for the ESTSS General Certificate in Psychotraumatology. Visit the website for up to date information: http://www.katastrofpsykiatri.uu.se/.

First International Conference on Survivors of Rape, November 14-15, 2008, Aarhus, DenmarkFirst International Conference on Survivors of Rape, November 14-15, 2008, Aarhus, Denmark
The main aim of the conference is to explore some of the challenges in the treatment of survivors of sexual assaults. Many assault survivors still suffer mentally and physically years after the assault. This conference tries to give some answers on how to make sure that rape survivors are offered the best forms of care and support - medically, psychologically as well as judicially.
The conference has a wide target group consisting of psychologists, medical doctors, nurses, forensic scientists, police officers, lawyers, social workers, crisis centre workers, volunteers and others who work with survivors of rape or conduct research on rape. Visit the website for up to date information: http://www.voldtaegt.dk/ and download the invitation Invitation for the First International Conference on Survivors of Rape, November 14-15 2008, Aarhus, Denmark (PDF 4Mb).

Beyond Combat, 27th November 2008, Hull, Great BrittainBeyond Combat, 27th November 2008, Hull, Great Brittain
A conference to raise awareness of the mental health needs of veterans. Working with veterans is becoming more relevant due to the numbers returning from active service with mental health problems. This conference will consider the issues for veterans accessing primary care and mental health services. It will highlight good practice in the services available both locally and nationally to promote mental health and emotional wellbeing in those affected by their experiences in the armed forces. Visit the website for up to date information: http://www.humber.nhs.uk/.

Eligible for the ESTSS General Certificate in PsychotraumatologyESTSS Regional Conference, 11-12 December 2008, Cardiff, Great BrittainESTSS Regional Conference, 11-12 December 2008, Cardiff, Great Brittain
Cardiff Council in association with the Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust Traumatic Stress Service and Cardiff University host a regional European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies conference which aims to combine an opportunity to improve knowledge in various aspects of traumatic stress and to provide a forum to discuss issues with others interested in this field. The conference workshops will all qualify for the ESTSS General Certificate in Psychotraumatology.
Download the brochure with information and application form in PDF format [170kB]. Brochure of the ESTSS Regional Conference, 11-12 December 2008, Cardiff, Great Brittain, 170kB

New Pathways to Trauma Treatment II, May 24-29 2009, Montepulciano, Tuscany, ItalyNew Pathways to Trauma Treatment II, May 24-29 2009, Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
A five day seminar and Italian cultural experience. Bessel van der Kolk MD will hold a seminar where participants will learn about current trends in trauma research and treatment and Ellen Searle LeBel MFT/ADTR an experiential workshop 'Embodied Approaches to Trauma Treatment'.
Visit the website for more information and registration http://www.laitaliavera.com.

11th European Conference on Traumatic Stress (11th ECOTS), 15-18 June 2009, Oslo, Norway11th European Conference on Traumatic Stress (11th ECOTS), 15-18 June 2009, Oslo, Norway
Preliminary theme for the Conference: "Violence and Trauma in Lives and Communities - Roads to Prevention and Repair". The conference will cover a broad range of perspectives corresponding to the themes for wich Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic stress studies is responsible. These themes include individual and collective stress exposure, refugee health and forced migration, domestic violence and sexual abuse and a special focus on children and adolescents. Preparations are in full swing. Submission for abstracts opens 1 September 2008. Download the brochure in PDF format [394kB]. ECOTS 2009, 2nd Announcement, call for presentations
Visit the ECOTS website for up to date information: http://www.ecots2009.com/home.cfm.

Another listing of Conferences and Training events
can be seen at the UK Trauma Group Web site.