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Traumatic Events

Moving Beyond Traumatic Experience(s) to Facilitate Healing

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July 6, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00pm CT
Virtual via Zoom
Fee: $10 full members; $25 partial members and nonmembers
Continuing Education Hours: 2.0
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Course Description

This presentation will explore traumatic events and associated diagnoses including, but not limited, to posttraumatic stress disorder. Discussion will focus on the experience of trauma, understanding protective and risk factors after exposure, common DSM-5-TR diagnoses, and ways to help facilitate the healing process through intervention and resources.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the difference between trauma, PTSD, and other DSM 5-TR diagnoses
  • Improve understanding of protective and risk factors for those who experience trauma
  • Be able to identify at least 4 ways of supporting individuals in healing after trauma

About the Trainer

Tamara Morris, Psy.D.

Tamara Morris, Psy.D.

Dr. Tamara Morris, Psy.D. is a licensed Psychologist, Assistant Professor, and Director of Training with the Building Resiliency through Action for Veterans and First Responders (BRAVE) Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She is a member of the Wisconsin Psychological Association, American Psychological Association (DIV 40 & 56), and serves as part of the APA Advocacy Coordinating Committee. Dr. Morris earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology after serving in the U.S. Army. Her doctoral internship was completed at the Cheyenne VAMC where she later worked as staff in the specialty and trauma clinics, as well as having served as the Director of Training for the psychology internship program. Dr. Morris specializes in working with Veterans from all eras of service and in treating complex trauma.