Trauma & Recovery: The Biology of Trauma and the Nervous System & Utilizing Somatic Therapy

MHCCF Monthly Meeting
On behalf of Mental Health Counselors of Central Florida in cooperation with
Janet Schuler, Treatment Placement Specialists®

Trauma & Recovery: The Biology of Trauma and the Nervous System & Utilizing Somatic Therapy

Presented by: David Cato, LCSW, TCT, SEP

Join us as we explore the different types of trauma, how trauma presents physiologically and strategies and techniques that can be applied by therapists & professionals in their practices that can facilitate a full and healthy recovery for their clients. Participants will be able to develop an understanding of trauma, what happens to the body and how to begin healing it in this experiential presentation.

David Cato, LCSW, TCT,
SEP Program Manager, Sierra Tucson David

Cato began working at Sierra Tucson in April of 2008 and has served many roles, beginning in the mail room. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Texas A&M University and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. He is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), certified Transgender Care Therapist (TCT) and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).

David completed his master’s coursework through an internship at Sierra Tucson. He has worked with substance abuse, mood disorders, eating disorders, codependency, grief/loss, and trauma. He also works with the LGBTQI residents at Sierra Tucson in support groups and facilitates individual consults as it pertains to sexual identity/orientation and gender identity when needed. Sierra Tucson holds LGBTQI support groups and David facilitates this group.

David currently serves as a program manager, working directly with the primary therapists. He also works closely with the program coordinator for continuing care and the residential therapists. 

Learn More & Register Friday, May 17

Registration / Brunch

8:30am - 9:00am

First half of presentation(1 CE)

9:30am - 10:30am

Second half of presentation(1.5 CEs)

10:30am - 12:00pm

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(Registration will take place through this link, not our website)

For questions about the event, please contact Janet Schuler

Janet.Schuler@acadiahealthcare.com

407-902-5375