Seeing Clearly: Implicit Bias in Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice (2 CEs)
2 CE Hours
NBCC
$50.00
Presenter:
Katie Watson, LCSW-S, MPA, RYA
April 15, 2026
9 AM - 11 AM
CE Hours: 2
Credit Type:Â NBCC
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Program Description
This training examines how implicit bias can shape the way clinicians understand and respond to clients who have experienced complex trauma. Participants will explore how bias may influence perceptions of trauma-related symptoms, behaviors, and responses, and they will gain strategies for applying a more trauma-informed and equitable lens in their clinical work.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and reflect on implicit biases that may influence how clinicians perceive and respond to individuals who have experienced complex trauma.
- Recognize trauma-related symptoms, behaviors, and responses and differentiate them from biased interpretations in clinical practice.
- Apply trauma-informed, bias-aware strategies to enhance therapeutic attunement, equity, and effectiveness in working with clients.
Registration Requirements for LIVE trainings
- Select the training you would like to complete
- Complete payment
- Check your email inbox for the ZOOM link and the program evaluation (to be completed after the training)
- Following the completion of the live webinar, your presenter will share a link for a brief quiz.
- A CE certificate will be emailed to you immediately upon obtaining a passing score on the quiz (no CE credit will be issued if the quiz is not completed)
- Complete the evaluation (optional)
Following the completion of the live webinar, your presenter will share a link for a brief quiz. Please ensure you complete this quiz to receive you CE certificate.
About the Presenter
Katie Watson, LCSW-S, MPA, RYT is an attachment-oriented and relational therapist, supervisor, and educator specializing in complex trauma. She has over 12 years of experience supporting adolescents, young adults, and families in higher education, residential, inpatient, and outpatient settings. Her holistic approach integrates cognitive, emotional, somatic, and relational methods to help clients navigate complexity and deepen self-understanding. She is licensed to practice in Texas, Colorado, California, and Arkansas. In addition to her clinical work, Katie is also an Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier who runs far too much for fun.
Contact You Need A Training
ADDRESS:
Colleen Grote, PhD, LMHC, RPT-S
Heart and Solutions, LLC
PO BOX 233
Grundy Center, IA 50638
PHONE: 800-531-4236
FAX: 319-483-6661
EMAIL:Â training@heartandsolutions.net
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Cancelation Policy
All refund requests must be made in writing a minimum of 14 days prior to the date of the training. Every effort will be made to achieve resolution, including, but not limited to: full/partial refunds, course substitutions, future credit towards other courses/training.
Please contact Dr. Colleen Grote, Vice President of Therapy Heart and Solutions for additional information.
As the training arm of Heart and Solutions, You Need a Training is owned and operated by Heart and Solutions, LLC. All aspects of continuing education trainings offered by You Need a Training, are the sole responsibility of Heart and Solutions.
Heart and Solutions, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7376. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Heart and Solutions, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Heart and Solutions, LLC is an approved provider of Play Therapy Continuing Education through the Association for Play Therapy, which has developed policies, standards, and the credentialing for the practice of Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider #21-645
Contact Us:
Heart and Solutions, LLC
PO BOX 233
Grundy Center, IA 50638
800-531-4236
training@heartandsolutions.net