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Healing Trauma With DBT Masterclass: When Complex Trauma Drives Clients to Dysregulation, Chaos, and Re-Traumatization (RV)
Katelyn Baxter Musser, LCSW
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Overview:
Complex trauma and DBT intersect in ways most standard training never addresses. Clients with trauma histories often present with dysregulation that DBT skills can stabilize but not resolve, leaving clinicians with a framework that manages the surface while the wound underneath remains completely untouched.
This training bridges that gap. Drawing on DBT, Polyvagal Theory, and trauma-informed clinical practice, this six-hour Masterclass gives clinicians a structured, practical framework for understanding where trauma symptoms live across the nervous system, cognition, emotion, and behavior, and how to restore regulation without re-traumatization. Rooted in evidence-based practice and informed by neuroscience, this training translates the complexity of trauma treatment into clear, immediately applicable clinical tools. Structured enough for consistency. Flexible enough for individualization. Practical enough to use the very next session.
Objectives:
Describe the theoretical rationale for integrating DBT with Polyvagal Theory and trauma-informed practice to treat complex trauma presentations.
Explain how complex trauma creates multi-system dysregulation across the nervous system, cognition, emotion, and behavior, and identify clinical indicators across each domain.
Differentiate between top-down and bottom-up regulation strategies and apply each within a phase-based DBT trauma treatment structure.
Implement trauma-adapted DBT skills across Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness modules to support stabilization without re-traumatization.
Apply a structured clinical assessment approach to map client presentations across multiple domains of dysregulation and prioritize interventions accordingly.
Develop phase-based treatment plans that integrate DBT trauma-informed principles into existing clinical frameworks across diverse client populations.
Scope and Limitations Disclosure
This training provides licensed mental health professionals with an evidence-based clinical framework for treating complex trauma using DBT-informed and trauma-adapted interventions. It focuses on assessment, skill integration, and practical application across the nervous system, mind, body, and relational systems. While evidence-based, interventions should be applied within the scope of each clinician’s license and training. This training does not offer certification in trauma treatment and is not a substitute for clinical supervision. Participants are encouraged to apply the content within their individual scope of practice and applicable professional guidelines.
Commercial Support Disclosure
Katelyn Baxter-Musser, LCSW, C-DBT, CCTP is an independent clinician, educator, and national continuing education speaker specializing in DBT and complex trauma treatment. References to DBT, Polyvagal Theory, trauma-informed interventions, or related evidence-based approaches are provided for educational purposes only. Participants are not required to purchase any additional products, books, or materials to complete this course. The presenter has no relevant financial relationships to disclose beyond standard speaking compensation.
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Katelyn Baxter Musser, LCSW
Katelyn Baxter-Musser, LCSW, CDBT, CPD, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, is a dynamic mental health clinician and a captivating speaker who is passionate about helping individuals heal and thrive. With a wealth of experience and expertise in her field, Katelyn is a trusted professional who brings a unique and holistic approach to her practice. Katelyn’s journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, complemented by a Minor in Criminal Justice from the prestigious American University in Washington DC. She then pursued her Master’s in Social Work at Arizona State University, where she honed her skills and gained invaluable clinical knowledge. Throughout her career, Katelyn has worked in diverse settings, including agencies and Native American reservations, where she has made a profound impact on individuals of all ages. Her versatility shines as she integrates multiple therapeutic modalities, such as PVT, DBT, CBT, TF-CBT, Mindfulness, and EMDR, tailoring her approach to suit the unique needs of her clients. As a certified practitioner in both DBT and EMDR, and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Katelyn’s expertise in trauma therapy is unparalleled. She specializes in working with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, grief, and relationship issues. Her compassionate and empathetic nature creates a safe space for her clients to heal, grow, and transform. Katelyn’s dedication to her profession is evident in her active membership in professional organizations, including the National Association of Social Workers, the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, and the National Center for Crisis Management. She is committed to staying current with the latest research and best practices to provide her clients with the highest level of care.
National Approvals
eCare BHI, as the accredited and approved sponsor, maintains responsibility for all the programs and must abide by each board’s continuing education guidelines.
Professional Counselors — The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6703. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC are clearly identified. E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Addiction Professionals — NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute is officially on file with NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) as an Approved Education Provider. They are formally known as NAADAC Provider #139138. Please note that E care Behavioral Health Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
Social Workers — Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
E Care Behavioral Health Institute, #1706, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. E Care Behavioral Health Institute maintains responsibility for this course.  ACE provider approval period: 06-03-2020 – 06-03-2026.Â
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State Approvals
States that Accept ASWB-ACE Approved Providers | ||||||
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| Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland |
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| Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio |
| Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee |
| Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin |
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States that Accepts NBCC Approved Courses:Â | ||||||
| Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut |
| Delaware | District Of Columbia | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Idaho | Indiana |
| Iowa | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Missouri | New Hampshire | New Jersey |
| New Mexico | Ohio | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota |
| Tennessee | Texas | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin | Â |
Notes:
- Nevada CPC’s and MFT’s accept ASWB-approved training
- North Dakota Board Of Counselor Examiners LAPC and LAPCS accept ASWB approved training
- Rhode Island Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists MHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council LPC and LPCS accept ASWB approved training
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing – CMHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Washington State Department of Mental Health MHC’s accept ASWB approved training
- Wisconsin Council on Mental Health LPCS accepts ASWB-approved training
States that Accept NAADAC Approved Providers | ||||||
| Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | Delaware | Hawaii | Indiana |
| Kentucky | Maine | Massachusetts | Minnesota | Montana | Nevada | New Jersey |
| New Jersey | New Mexico | North Carolina | North Dakota | Oregon | Rhode Island | Tennessee |
| Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wisconsin | Wyoming |
States that Accept APA Approved Providers | ||||||
| Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Delaware | District Of Columbia |
| Florida | Georgia | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas |
| Kentucky | Louisiana | Maryland | Massachusetts | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri |
| Montana | Nebraska | New Jersey | New Mexico | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma |
| Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | Tennessee | Utah | Vermont | Virginia |
| Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming | Â | Â | Â |
Note: Please note that Individual Board Rules are subject to potential changes. The approval and acceptance details we furnish are accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of documentation.
Should you have any inquiries or uncertainties not addressed by the provided information, it’s advisable to consult your State Regulatory Board. Ultimately, the decision of whether your license renewal credit hours are accepted or denied rests with you.
Georgia Addiction Counselor:Â E Care BHI is recognized by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselors (ADACBGA) #19-12-17-1212.
Florida Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Florida Certification Board as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselor (FCB) #5387-A.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling: The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling accepts courses from ASWB & NBCC approved providers. E Care Behavioral Health Institute is an ASWB and NBCC approved provider.
Oklahoma Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselors (OBLADC) #20220136.
Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure: E Care BHI is an approved CE provider for LPC & LMFT
Ohio Addiction Counselor: E Care BHI is recognized by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board as an approved education provider for Addiction Counselor (OCDP)#50-29024
The Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board accepts courses from ASWB & NBCC approved providers. E Care Behavioral Health Institute is an ASWB and NBCC approved provider.
VA Mental Health Employee: E Care BHI VA COMMERCIAL VENDOR # 81-3353387-01
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP): E Care BHI is recognized by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-22-344-0526
Connecticut Certification Board CCB Approved): E Care BHI is recognized & approved by the Connecticut Certification Board.
Texas Certification Board (TCB): E Care Behavioral Health Institute is recognized by the Texas Certification Board as an approved education provider. Number 2041-19
South Carolina E Care Behavioral Health Institute is recognized by the Professional Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists licensing board as an approved education provider Provider #4628
New York (MHC) E Care Behavioral Health is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0277
New York (SW) E Care Behavioral Health Institute is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0745
Who This Training is For:
This program is intended for mental health professionals such as Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Addiction Counselors, & MFT’s. Psychologists are encouraged to verify if this specific course meets their board’s approval requirements.
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