Crossroads of Iowa a not-for-profit organization

…develops fine programs and classes that enhance the potential of life.

The long-range mission of CROSSROADS OF IOWA is to reduce recidivism, through a residential immersion program for women ex-offenders who have completed treatment for substance addiction. The prevalence of trauma, abuse, and depression among this population of women is extremely high.

“I have never met anyone struggling with addiction who did not carry a strong trauma history.” ~ David Grand, Ph.D.

         

   

             

   

Community State Bank Ten locations in Central Iowa

Gazali’s Middle Eastern Restaurant 1205 – 25th St, Des Moines (near Drake)

Crossroads of Iowa  

       

 presents…  

 

4th Annual Community Seminar TRANSCENDING TRAUMA

 

                 

     

                                                                   

REGISTRATION: Online: www.crossroadsofiowa.org; seminar tuition is payable

through the yellow DONATE button there.

By Phone: 515-633-7968

Mail: Send your name, address, e-mail and phone number (to notify you of seminar changes), along with tuition, payable to:

CROSSROADS OF IOWA

Friends House of Des Moines 4211 Grand Avenue, Suite 4

Des Moines, Iowa 50312

Tuition $90 or $75 if postmarked by Friday, January 13, 2017.

All tuition must be prepaid. Confirmation by e-mail.

…at Grand View University, location TBA 8 AM check-in, program begins at 8:30; conclude at 4:30 PM Coffee breaks provided (lunch on your own), free parking.

Walk-ins welcome, cash only, space-available basis.

REGISTER EARLY

SAVE $15

VICKI-LYNN ANDERSON is the Lead Training Specialist for the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault and has been with the Coalition for over 3 years. She brings a passion for social justice and over 20 years of experience in the anti-violence movement. Anderson has been working with sexual assault victims in the Midwestern U.S. for ten years but began her career in her native country of Canada, and brings this unique perspective to her work.

               

   

                 

           

                                               

     

NASW HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS PROGRAM MEETS THE CRITERIA OF THE IOWA BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK FOR 6.0 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION.

Learn more about CE, presenters, programs and objectives: www.CROSSROADSOFIOWA.org

HEIDI VERMEER-QUIST, Psy.D, is a licensed Clinical Psychologist; doctorate Wheaton College. For many years she helped establish and build Pine Rest Des Moines Clinic, and only recently began her own consulting and counseling prac-tice. She provides psychotherapy to people struggling with depression, anxiety, relational conflicts, trauma recovery, unresolved grief, and per-sonality disorders. She teaches therapeutic and community classes that incorporate Dialectical Behav-ioral Therapy, Christian spiritual disciplines, and healthy boundaries. She has released two books of the 3-part series, Gardening Your Life.

THE PROGRAMS Healing After Adverse Life Experiences Using EMDR Therapy. Lindsey Olsen, Certified EMDR Therapist; Consultant, Facilitator Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Healing of Body & Mind. Kelli Foltz-Daniels, LISW, CADC, Broadlawns Medical Center Treating PTSD; the Benefits of Couples Therapy. Jeffrey Kramer, MA, LMHC, LLC Trauma and Victims of Sexual Violence. Vicki-lynn Anderson, Lead Training Specialist, Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault Grounding, Grieving, and Growing. Heidi Vermeer-Quist, Psy.D.,

Clinical & Consulting Psychologist, Vermeer Quist Consulting, LLC

LINDSEY OLSEN, MS, LMFT, Certi-fied EMDR Specialist, received her MS from Iowa State University. She is a certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant in Training, and a facilita-tor for EMDR Basic Trainings. Her private practice is Allliance Therapy and Counseling in West Des Moines where she specializes in complex trauma and PTSD.

JEFFREY W. KRAMER, MA, LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor with more than 26 years of experience. Jeffrey worked at Eyerly Ball for more than 16 years before opening a private practice in 2015. Jeffrey specializes in providing therapy to survivors of trauma & abuse, those with borderline personality disorder, to couples, to gay, lesbian, transgender and other sexually diverse individuals.

 

TRANSCENDING  TRAUMA  In  the  US,  one  person  in  twelve  is  diagnosed  with  chronic  PTSD,  

and  many  more  live  with  aftereffects  of  trauma.  

One  theory  is  that  trauma  overwhelms  our  natural  coping  mechanisms,  leading  to  chronic  distress.  This  seminar  brings  together  the  most  effective  known  therapies  for  restoring  that  natural  balance,  presented  by  highly  skilled  local  experts.    

As  always,  the  focus  is  on  the  diverse  potential  for    transforming  trauma  into  meaning  and  depth.  

 Both  professionals  and  the  community  at  large                                                                  

can  anticipate  exceptional  benefit  from  this  seminar.  

SEMINAR OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this presentation, attendees will be able to:

1. Recognize  the  importance  of  psychological  flexibility,  and  to  whom;  just  to  consumers?  Or  to  therapists  as  well?  

2. Discuss  the  ACT  (Acceptance  and  Commitment  Therapy)  model,  rationale  and  background,  as  well  as  key  figures  in  development.  

3. Understand  the  special  impact  of  PTSD  on  relationships,  and  the  advantages  of  adding  couples  therapy  to  individual  therapy.  

4. Identify  the  various  ways  sexual  trauma  can  manifest  in  a  victim’s  life,  as  well  as  trace  back  life  issues  to  trauma  experienced.  

5. Develop  action  plans  to  make  core  services  more  trauma  informed.  6. Engage  positive  psychology  as  a  tool  to  help  clients  grow,  embrac-­‐

ing  the  present  moment  and  developing  hope  for  the  future.    

KELLI FOLTZ-DANIELS, LISW, CADC; her MSW is from the University of Iowa; dually licensed as clinical social worker and certified alcohol and drug counselor. In government and private settings, in clinical and administrative roles, she has worked with veterans, the homeless, mothers with addictions, and with complex co-occurring consumers since 2003. She is currently at Broadlawns, where for three years she has served as outpatient mental health therapist.