Trauma Summit

“Trauma is not just an event that took place sometime in the past; it is also the imprint left by that experience on the mind, body, and brain.”

Bessel van der Kolk

Trauma is an epidemic. Are you prepared to treat it?

Join 8 trauma experts for this exclusive event. You’ll learn:

√ How trauma impacts our neurobiology.

√ The latest neuroscience research explaining the classic symptoms of fight, flight, freeze, and faint.

√ How to understand common symptoms associated with trauma including addictions, dissociation, and somatic complaints.

√ The core aspects of trauma informed care.

√ The impact of generational trauma.

…and so much more.

Join our Kase & CO Team for our

Two Day Trauma Summit

FREE VIRTUAL EVENT

Live: May 22 & 23, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 2:45 PM MTN

Join us for an exclusive, free event

Join the Kase & CO team virtually for an exclusive, free two-day summit and learn the fundamentals of traumatology.

Our two-day summit is packed with expert faculty members speaking on topics at the core of trauma therapy and trauma healing work. Packed with two days of learning, an expert panel, guided mindfulness sessions, and opening ceremonies with author, international trauma expert, and Kase & CO founder Rebecca Kase, you will walk away from this event with insights and strategies to heal trauma.

How to attend this event?

Join us for the live event or catch it on demand! If you register for the live event, you will also get access to the on-demand replay.

Join for any session at any time. You will receive a zoom link to join the live event, which you can hop in and out of as your schedule allows. Come for all of it or come for some of it! Watch it all live, watch some live and some on-demand, or watch the whole thing on-demand.

You will have access to this course for 30 days. Or sign up with lifetime access after the live event.

summit content

In this two day event you’ll learn…

– How trauma-informed care helps you recognize and respond to traumatic stress.
-Traumatology basics with essential knowledge about the study of trauma, its psychological effects, and the principles of trauma treatment.
-How Polyvagal Theory can be used to understand trauma responses.
-The link between dissociation and trauma, how to spot it, and treatment considerations.
-The link between addiction and trauma recovery.
-The impact trauma has on the body and how somatic therapy approaches can help.
-How to recognize generational trauma and conceptualize its impact.
-The significance of vicarious trauma for those offering trauma treatment services.
-How EMDR can be used to treat trauma.

Day 1 Event Details

Opening Ceremony

Join Rebecca Kase for our opening ceremony and an inspirational talk. Opening Ceremony with Rebecca Kase 9-9:30am MTN.

The Basics of Traumatology

What is trauma and why does it matter? Learn the basics of traumatology with Dr. Crystal Wildes from 9:45am-10:30am MTN.

Polyvagal Theory and Trauma

Learn how Polyvagal Theory contributes to our understanding and conceptualization of trauma and why it matters in trauma healing. Join Rebecca Kase live from 10:45-11:30am MTN.

Trauma Expert Panel

Join faculty experts for an open Q&A discussion. Come with your questions or just spend time in our community! Join Rebecca Kase, Amy Staley and Crystal Wildes from 12-12:45am MTN as they answer important questions.

The Truth About Dissociation

What is dissociation, how does it relate to trauma, and why does it matter? Join dissociation expert Jessica Downs and learn about this very common yet often overlooked trauma-based symptom. Join Jessica Downs from 1-1:45pm MTN.

The What and Why of Trauma Informed Care

Trauma-informed care sets the stage for healing. Without a trauma-informed environment, healing from trauma is difficult to impossible. Join expert Amy Staley to learn the foundational components of Trauma Informed Care. Join Amy Staley from 2-2:45pm MTN.

Day 2 Event Details

EMDR Therapy Info Session

Start your day with a brief discussion with Rebecca Kase on EMDR therapy. Learn what this therapy is and how it is used to treat trauma and PTSD. Join Rebecca Kase from 9am-9:30am MTN.

Somatic Therapy

To heal trauma we must become embodied. And the way to do that is through Somatic Therapy. Join trauma expert Alison Leslie to learn the basics of Somatic Therapy from 9:45am-10:30am MTN.

Generational Trauma

The impacts of generational trauma are profound, but often overlooked and dismissed. Learn what generational trauma is and how to heal from it with trauma expert Erika Yourdan live from 10:45-11:30am MTN.

Mindfulness Practice

Time for a break! Mindfulness is one of the leading approaches to healing trauma. Join yoga instructor and healing expert Kryss Dutt for a guided experiential practice in mindfulness from 12:30-12:50am MTN.

Trauma and the Cycle of Addiction

Trauma and addictions go hand in hand. Learn why addiction is so highly correlated with trauma, and how to understand this common symptom with addictions expert Cassie Krajewski from 1-1:45pm MTN.

Vicarious Trauma

If you are working with trauma, it is a guarantee that you will experience vicarious trauma. And if left untreated or ignored, VT can significantly impact your quality of life and your healing work with others. Learn what VT is and why it matters with trauma expert Amy Staley from 2-2:45pm MTN.

attend live for free or View on demand for 30 days after

Who is this Summit for?

If you’re looking to become a trauma expert and to bring healing to those you serve, you’ve come to the right place. We are experts in trauma healing, and have designed a special trauma summit for those looking to level up their trauma skills.

Meet Our Experts

Rebecca Kase

MSW, LCSW, RYT
CEO, Owner, Lead Trainer & Consultant

Polyvagal Theory & Trauma

Rebecca is a force of nature. She’s a compassionate and authentic consultant, who has a keen sense for holding space, bringing levity to the heaviest of topics, and creating engaging learning experiences. Rebecca incorporates yoga, throughout her clinical work and training, and has specialties in mind-body techniques, dissociation, complex trauma, and ego-state work.

Crystal Wildes

PsyD, LP
Training Faculty, Kase & CO CE Coordinator

The Basics of Traumatology

Crystal has over fifteen years of experience working, training, and providing supervision/consultation in a variety of settings, including residential treatment, community mental health, outpatient clinics, non-profit organizations, and private practice. She has specialty areas of trauma recovery, including having been trained in EMDR in 2012. She prides herself in being authentic and genuine in her approach to facilitate the learning experience.

Jessica Downs

MSW, LCSW, RYT
Kase & CO Trainer, Senior Faculty

The Truth about Dissociation

Jessica is a LCSW in Colorado. Before her second career as a therapist, she worked as a high school teacher among a highly traumatized population which is where her inclination toward healing really took root. Jessica specializes in use of ego state work in the treatment of complex trauma and dissociation. She is bi-lingual (English and Spanish) and strives to support her clients in embodying healing and working towards becoming “whole”.

Erika Yourdan

MA, LMFT-S, LAC, LCDC
Kase & CO Training Faculty

Generational Trauma

Erika is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed addiction counselor, and a licensed chemical dependency counselor. In the therapy room, she holds space for individuals and families working through relational issues, addiction, attachment wounds, and complex trauma. In both therapy and consultation individuals can expect to be feel safe in a shame-free supportive environment.

Cassie Krajewski

MSW, LCSW, LAC, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Kase & CO Senior Faculty

Trauma and the Cycle of Addiction

Cassie's specialties include complex trauma, sex and intimacy, couples and relationships, disordered eating, body shame and liberation, and substance abuse and addiction. She is an IFS Therapy Trained therapist and incorporates EFT and attachment-focused approaches into her EMDR practice. Cassie is committed to anti-oppressive practices and involved in the collective liberation movement.

Alison Leslie

LCSW, SEP
Kase & CO Training Faculty

Somatic Therapy

Alison approaches therapy through the lens of presence and attunement and believes in being a guide to help clients find their own internal healing powers. She has a background in animal-assisted therapy, is an EMDR Approved Consultant, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and Transforming Touch modalities. She believes in meeting the consultee where they are at and supporting the continued growth with openness, compassion, and curiosity.

Kryss Dutt

Kase & CO Customer Service & Operations Team Lead

Mindfulness Practice

Kryss is a Certified Yoga Instructor and has worked worked in digital marketing and project management for seven years. Kryss is now pursuing their aspiration of becoming a therapist. Kryss is also currently enrolled in a graduate counseling program at Adler Graduate School. Kryss enjoys the enlightened and fulfilling experience of working at Kase & CO.

Amy Staley

LCSW
Kase & CO Program Manager

Trauma Informed Care
& Vicarious Trauma

Amy has just under 19 years of experience in the social work field, primarily working with those impacted by trauma. She utilizes a trauma informed approach not only in clinical care, but with a macro lens of the larger systems impacting the community. Amy brings a spicy energy with innovative ideas by thinking outside of traditional mental health structures, flows and processes.

pricing

Fee $0

Attend this live event for free or view free on demand for 30 days!

Live event schedule

Day 1 Event Schedule

9-9:30 opening with Rebecca Kase
9:30-9:45 Break
9:45-10:30 Crystal Wildes: The Basics of Traumatology
10:30-10:45 break
10:45-11:30 Rebecca Kase: Polyvagal Theory and Trauma
11:30-12:30 Lunch
12-12:45 Expert panel: Crystal Wildes and Rebecca Kase
1-1:45 Jessica Downs: The Truth About Dissociation
1:45-2 Break
2-2:45 Amy Staley: The What and Why of Trauma Informed Care & Closing

Day 2 Event Schedule

9-9:30 opening ceremony Q & A with Rebecca Kase
9:30-9:45 Break
9:45-10:30 Alison Leslie: Somatic Therapy
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-11:30 Erika Yourdan: Generational Trauma
11:30-12:30 Lunch
12:30-12:50 Kryss Dutt: Mildfulness Practice
12:45-1 Break
1-1:45 Cassie Krajewski: Trauma and the Cycle of Addiction
1:45-2 Break
2-2:45 Amy Staley: Vicarious Trauma & Closing

requirements

Prerequisites

No prerequisites required for this course.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations are not required for this two day summit. If you are unable to attend live you will be able to attend on demand for 30 days. If you would like lifetime access it can be purchased for $60 after the live event.

Are you ready to become a trauma expert?

Join our Kase & CO Team for our

Two Day Trauma Summit