This is an Intermediate level course. The M-TREM model is a SAMHSA-recognized, manualized, gender-specific group intervention, that addresses the impact of interpersonal violence and trauma on men with serious, persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Documentation of three to five hours of prerequisite training in basic trauma theory is required for M-TREM training participants to receive certificates of completion for this two-day workshop. At the end of the workshop participants should be able to co-facilitate this group model. Participants in this training have completed the required application process and review.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course participants will be able to:

• Discuss the data regarding the prevalence of interpersonal violence (physical and sexual abuse) in the lives of men;
• List core assumptions, which provide the foundation for the TREM approach to trauma recovery work.;
• Discuss the complex multiple connections between trauma, mental health symptoms, and substance abuse.
• List at least three (3) common responses to interpersonal violence that men exhibit;
• Identify ways that masculine gender-role socialization impacts how male trauma survivors encode their experiences of victimization and shapes their capacity to accept help/support from others;
• Discuss strategies uniquely needed for Men’s TREM groups to form and sustain group membership;
• Examine format of the sessions and how that distinguishes TREM from other individual and group approaches to trauma recovery;
• Examine pitfalls to avoid when responding to participants in TREM group sessions.
• Explore specific leader techniques used in the TREM model.
• Practice leader techniques in “mock groups” with feedback and coaching from workshop leaders and participants.
• Identify how and when to use grounding techniques with participants in group sessions.
• Discuss the need for self-care for staff members who facilitate TREM groups

Intended Audience:

Practitioner and Direct Service staff from programs/agencies that have successfully applied for this training.

Instructional Level:

Intermediate

Completion Requirements:

To Receive CE Credits Participants Must Attend Entire Presentation & Complete a Course Evaluation