ONLINE LIVE WORKSHOP
Diagnosing Medical Trauma Through TV Case Studies
1.5 CE in Diagnosis | $40
Approved by LCA, Pending approval for social workers
May 31st | 10am - 11:30am CST
Tell me your favorite medical soap opera television show, and I’ll tell you how old you are
Did you fall asleep to re-runs of “General Hospital” or “M.A.S.H” at grandma’s house?
Did the staff at Grey Sloan Hospital on “Grey’s Anatomy” keep you company while you finished your grad school assignments?
Was “Scrubs” your comfort show when you needed a break? - or did the finale of “The Pitt” leave you thinking about your own clients in healthcare?
Medical trauma doesn’t just happen in exam rooms—it’s reflected on our screens too.
Since the onset of television, audiences have been captivated by serialized medical workplace stories that dramatize the experiences of medical professionals and their patients.
Despite decades of laughing at “Scrubs” or crying during “St. Elsewhere”, the reality for many medical settings includes understaffed clinics, burnout, and vicarious medical trauma.
FROM GURNEYS TO GRIEF
Therapist, you play an important role
Therapists must be trauma-informed to understand best practices when addressing medical trauma when working with medical professionals, caretakers, and patients.
This interactive 1.5 hour presentation provides an introduction to medical trauma and reviews case study examples from your favorite medical dramas over the decades.
We’ll examine iconic medical TV scenes to explore real-world psychological responses to misdiagnosis, chronic illness, surgical trauma, and long-term hospitalization.
“PICK ME. CHOOSE ME.”
Diagnosing Medical Trauma Through TV Case Studies
This 1.5 hour live online workshop allows you to get your CEs while celebrating your favorite characters
You’ll gain insight into:
➯ How media portrayals reflect your clients’ lived experiences
➯ Diagnostic considerations in complex medical trauma
➯ Ways to build therapeutic language for validating and treating medically traumatized clients
➯ Creating affirming treatment plans for beloved fictional characters experiencing medical trauma
Explore your favorite exam rooms from a whole new perspective
You’ll dive deep into series you love:
➯ Grey’s Anatomy
➯ General Hospital
➯ Scrubs
➯ St. Elsewhere
➯ M.A.S.H.
➯ E.R.
➯ Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman
➯ House
➯ The Good Doctor
➯ Outlander
Meet your presenter
Hi, I’m Victoria!
The doctor is in! Well, no, not that type of doctor - just the PhD one.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana, I specialize in helping teens and adults heal from medical trauma and feel safe in their bodies again.
I’m excited to bring you this creative training that combines clinical insights on the complexities of medical trauma with what we and our clients see on television in some of our most beloved medical soap operas, dramas, and comedies.
Whether you're a fan of medical dramas or just looking for a fun way to deepen your clinical skills, “Diagnosing Medical Trauma Through TV Case Studies” has it all—with CE credit included.
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