The 'Restoring Rhythm' conference addresses the profound impact of complex childhood trauma on mental health. It aims to equip mental health professionals with a trauma-informed framework to recognize and address the long-term effects of childhood trauma. The conference will cover the neurobiology of trauma, attachment disruptions, and practical counseling strategies to support healing. Attendees will learn to differentiate trauma responses from other mental health concerns and apply interventions that promote resilience and recovery. The agenda includes exploring trauma responses that often manifest as anxiety or depression and integrating evidence-based interventions to foster safety and post-traumatic growth.
Mental Health Conferences
Restoring Rhythm: Understanding Complex Childhood Trauma and Its Lifelong Impact on Mental Health
This virtual conference, organized by the Virginia Mental Health Counselors Association, focuses on the impact of complex childhood trauma on mental health. It will be held online via Zoom.
November 20, 2026 Virtual Virtual Event CEUs Available
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
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Conference Date
November 20, 2026
Location
Zoom Meeting
Event Format
Virtual
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Virginia Mental Health Counselors Association
The Virginia Mental Health Counselors Association is approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, responsible for providing educational programs for mental health professionals.
Email: executiveadmin@vamhca.org
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $35.00 | Members - Clinical/General | Regular pricing for members in clinical or general categories. |
| $30.00 | Members - Student/Resident/Retired | Regular pricing for student, resident, or retired members. |
| $50.00 | Non-Members | Regular pricing for all categories of non-members. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
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The conference will take place on November 20, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It will include sessions on the neurobiology of trauma, attachment disruptions, and practical counseling strategies.
Notable Speakers
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Shirkydra Roberts, M.A.
Shirkydra Roberts is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Residency, an Incest Prevention and Recovery trainer, and an Active Duty U.S. Navy Engineering Officer. She specializes in trauma-informed care and has authored several books on trauma and resilience.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Attending this event will earn 2.0 CE's. The Virginia Mental Health Counselors Association is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider.
Other Links and Information
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