Expanding our horizons in evidence-based treatment of PTSD
Research shows that about six percent of adults will experience PTSD at some point in their lives, and for military members, that rate jumps to 23%. Although several evidence-based treatments for PTSD are available, obstacles to their use remain. The most concerning aspect is the high dropout rate of clients from the recommended first-line PTSD treatments.
Designed for intermediate-level professionals working in clinical settings, this webinar will examine the current state of PTSD treatment. After a brief overview of guiding principles for trauma work, the presenters will highlight several o...Read moref the most effective treatments, comparing them to the 2023 clinical practice guidelines from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD). They will also discuss the growing body of research and their clinical experience supporting the use of Written Exposure Therapy (WET), including higher rates of treatment completion. Additionally, they will explore how incorporating behavioral activation and wellness strategies promotes resilience, adaptability, and community belonging in adults with PTSD. The session will conclude with a moderated Q&A to address audience questions. Less...
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Learning Objectives
- Identify at least two components of the 2024 guidelines for best practices when working with adults who have complex trauma histories.
- Describe at least one similarity and one difference between the emerging treatment of Written Exposure Therapy and established evidence-based treatment modalities for working with adults with PTSD.
- Summarize how incorporating Behavioral Activation and wellness strategies promotes resilience, adaptability, and community belonging in adults with PTSD.
Learning Levels
- Intermediate
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Live Interactive Webinar
01:00 PM EST - 02:30 PM EST
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EARN 1.5 CE Credit Hours
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About the speakers
Patrick Michaels, PhD
Regional Clinical Director
Dr. Michaels is a licensed clinical psychologist based at Rogers’ Nashville location who serves as a regional clinical director for Rogers Behavioral Health. He trains, coaches, and develops leaders and staff at Rogers’ clinics throughout the system to deliver evidence-based treatments. Dr. Michaels has specialized in providing recovery-oriented services for people with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. His research interests include mental illness stigma, psychiatric rehabilitation, and community inclusion. Dr. Michaels has published two book chapters, five first-author publications, and co-authored sixteen publications. He is a member of the American Psychological Association.
Nathan Butzen, PsyD
Director of Outpatient Services, Atlanta
Dr. Butzen is a licensed psychologist and director of outpatient services for Rogers Behavioral Health in Atlanta, where he oversees clinic operations and supervises the treatment team in their delivery of evidence-based treatments for children, adolescents, and adults with depression, trauma, OCD, and anxiety disorders. His areas of expertise include working with military and veteran mental health, PTSD and reactions to traumatic life events, suicidality, family dynamics, and spiritual integration in treatment. Dr. Butzen is a member of the Georgia Psychological Association and the International OCD Foundation.
Agenda
1 pm ET Welcome and speaker introduction1:05 pm Diagnosis and guiding principles in working with trauma
- Review current assessment tools of measurement-based care for PTSD using DSM-5-TR criteria
- Review 2024 American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines for working with adults with complex trauma histories
1:25 pm Trauma treatments: Select evidence-based pathways
- Compare and contrast effective evidence-based treatments based on U.S. Dept. of Defense and APA guidelines
- Review of Written Exposure Therapy (WET) from emerging data
- Level of care considerations for adaptation of trauma treatment
1:50 pm Recovery from trauma and promotion of resiliency factors
- Case example on how Rogers has incorporated WET
- How Behavioral Activation and wellness strategies promote resilience, reduce functional impairments, and improve quality of life
2:15 pm Moderated Q&A
2:28 pm Closure
CE Information - Earn 1.5 CE Credit Hours
CE Approvals
American Psychological Association
Rogers Behavioral Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Rogers Behavioral Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Rogers Behavioral Health designates this live program for 1.5 continuing education credits; no partial credits will be awarded.
Association of Social Work Boards
Rogers Behavioral Health, provider number 1101, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory board have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Rogers Behavioral Health maintains responsibility for this course. Approval period: October 18, 2023 – October 18, 2026. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 clinical continuing education credits.
National Board for Certified Counselors
Rogers Behavioral Health has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6192. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Rogers Behavioral Health is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 1.5 instructional clock hours will be awarded.
Other Professionals
Rogers Behavioral Health will issue a certificate of attendance for your participation in this activity.