Progressive Counting (PC) is an in-development trauma resolution method. Based on the Counting Method, PC is an exposure variant that appears to be efficient and well tolerated by clients, while also being relatively easy for therapists to master. Outcomes of over 100 cases indicate that PC is promising (articles in preparation, to be posted here soon); controlled research is underway.

This 1-day workshop offers hands-on clinical skills training for using Progressive Counting with clients who have been exposed to significant trauma or loss. Participants should be mental health professionals (or grad students/interns) with an active psychotherapy caseload.

Objectives

• use the trauma-informed phase model of treatment to guide treatment, and to problem-solve a challenging case
• identify those elements of effective trauma treatments that contribute to efficiency and to ease of tolerance for clients
• implement the Progressive Counting procedure to guide clients in resolving a trauma memory

The training program involves lecture, demonstration, and in-class practice. This is an experiential training, and part of the learning is to practice the interventions with other participants. Although participants are always in charge of what they disclose, some individuals have reported that their participation led to facing personal issues.

Upcoming Trainings:

• Sorry, only in-house trainings scheduled right now. However, Progressive Counting is included in the Child & Adolescent Trauma Treatment Intensive as well as Treating Problem Behaviors workshops.