Course curriculum

    1. Welcome from The President of The Advocacy Academy

    2. All about the learning platform

    3. Syllabus

    4. Meet your instructors

    5. Video: Introduction from Instructor

    1. Video: Telling a New Story

    2. Video: PTG Definition and Historical Context

    3. Handout: About Post Traumatic Growth

    4. Handout: Resilience vs. PTG

    5. Video: PTG vs. Resilience

    6. Growth Journal

    1. Video: Understanding Trauma

    2. Video: Theoretical Foundations

    3. Handout: Theories of PTG

    4. Video: The Five Domains of PTG

    5. Case Study: Enhanced Appreciation of Life

    6. Knowledge Check!

    1. Video: Growth Mindset

    2. Video: Measuring Post Traumatic Growth

    3. Post Traumatic Growth Inventory

    4. Video: Deliberate Rumination and Logotherapy

    5. Case Study: Deliberate Rumination

    6. Knowledge Check!

    1. Video: Cultivating Post Traumatic Growth

    2. Video: 7 Strategies

    3. Handout: Strategies for Cultivating PTG

    4. Case Study: Michael

    1. Check your knowledge!

    2. Video: Closing

    3. Resource Guide

    4. Feedback

About this course

  • $59.00
  • 31 lessons

Course Description

This course, based on Jim Rendon's Upside: The New Science of Post-Traumatic Growth, explores the transformative potential of overcoming trauma. Participants will learn about the scientific research behind post-traumatic growth, discover the factors that facilitate growth, and engage with inspiring personal narratives of resilience and recovery. Through a combination of engaging presentations, case studies, and self-reflective exercises, participants will gain valuable insights and tools to foster growth in their own lives or in the lives of those they support. 


This workshop is ideal for individuals, caregivers, and professionals seeking to understand and harness the positive outcomes of traumatic experiences.

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Instructors: Melanie Gibbons and Kate Watson

Melanie Gibbons

Trainer

Melanie has a Master’s degree and license in clinical counseling. She has over 10 years of experience in the counseling field. Melanie has individual and group clinical practice as well as experience in training and coaching. She specializes in organizational implementation of individual skill acquisition. Melanie developed, implemented, and facilitated a unique coaching system with a combination of 1:1 and group coaching sessions. Melanie is an expert in Motivational Interviewing and has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers since 2017. She has presented her coaching program at the MINT’s annual international forum and been asked to train small groups in varying levels of Motivational Interviewing. Melanie’s most recent work involves the development of a trauma informed online coaching program as an empowerment coach. She has had numerous speaking engagements on living a life of recovery through a 12 Step Program. Melanie has a particular focus on recovering from Narcissistic Personality Disorder abuse and addiction recovery.

Dr. Kate Watson

President

Dr. Watson holds a Master of Education in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University, a Doctorate in Health Policy and Social Justice from Drexel University, and a Certificate of Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. She is the President and Founder of The Advocacy Academy, which is a consulting company focused on the development of skilled victim and family advocates to reduce violence around the world. Through her work with The Advocacy Academy, she has conducted educational workshops in 32 states, 8 countries, and across many fields: healthcare, education, social services, financial advising, victim advocacy, corrections, and leadership. On average, Dr. Watson speaks to 10,000 live audience members each year. She is an on-going consultant to the Department of Defense, the NFL, and to major television networks. In addition to her speaking and consulting work, Dr. Watson sits on the Board of Directors for The Lady Parts Collective, which is a Los Angeles-based theater company specializing in the development of work relevant to women in the United States. She is also a Director Emeritus for the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. Dr. Watson is the author of three books: (1) The Embodied Advocate, (2) Motivational Interviewing for Victim Advocates, and (3) Only Trying to Help, which is also the name of her podcast, available at www.OnlyTryingToHelp.com.

FAQ

  • What can I expect from a "LIVE" course?

    Upon purchase, you will have access to a learning platform with a welcome message, a Zoom link, and some resources to review. On the date of the live course, you will log in to your Thinkific account and click the link to the Zoom meeting. There is no pre-work required, but some resources (articles, videos, etc.) might be available for you to enjoy ahead of time. Learners will have access to the platform and it's resources for 1 month after the live event.

  • What can I expect from an "on demand" course?

    Upon purchase, you will have access to a learning platform with videos, exercises, quizzes, and articles. Complete the course materials at your own place. Some learners will finish in one sitting, while others may take several days or weeks. Learners will have access for 90 days (3 months) from the time of purchase, unless they have purchased a subscription package, which allows ongoing access beyond 3 months.

  • I'm curious about the "custom" options. What are they?

    The Advocacy Academy can build a course tailored to the needs of your organization/ team. The course can be designed in many different ways: (1) In Thinkific (like an on demand course), (2) Live on Zoom, or (3) Live onsite at your company/ organization. Email [email protected] to set up a meeting to discuss.

  • Will I receive CEUs if I participate in a course?

    If you are looking for CEUs for credentialed advocates, NACP or D-SAACP are the accrediting bodies for that certification. On their websites, they indicate that you do not need pre-approval for CEU courses that you may take. Anything related to victim advocacy should count. The staff at The Advocacy Academy can help with any documentation that you need. If you are looking for social work, nursing, or any other kind of CEUs, please contact your accrediting body to find out the requirements. Typically, we able to provide the proper documentation needed for professionals across many disciplines to receive CEUs. It might just require a little leg work!

  • Can I enroll my entire team?

    Yes. If you have a large group of people to enroll, email [email protected] for assistance. You can just send a list with each person's name and email address. We can upload it to the system, rather than entering them one at a time.

  • How do I enroll in all of the courses at once?

    From our homepage, find the option titled "Ultimate Advocate Bundle." You can enroll in all of the on demand courses at a discounted rate, and you will receive a year of access, rather than the standard 30 days that usually comes with an on demand course.

  • I still have a question. What should I do?

    Email [email protected]