Helping Adolescents Find Their Voice in Family Therapy - The Session | CTDTD

Many times adolescents may feel heard but not necessarily listened to in their family environment. This may be particularly true in families with a history of trauma and/or family violence. This dramatized therapy session with Al Killen-Harvey, LCSW will demonstrate several approaches for therapists to take that may allow adolescents to feel more invested in the family therapy process. Critical decision points in the session will be highlighted particularly as they relate to developmental trauma and explored from various perspectives including that of the therapist as well as the family members. --- Welcome to the Center for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders (CTDTD) — a national center committed to transforming care for children and families impacted by trauma. We provide high-quality, no-cost resources for educators, trainers, and professionals in practice or training. 🎥 About This Series: The Developmental Trauma Disorder: Identifying Critical Moments and Healing Complex Trauma Video Series offers clinicians, counselors, and other helpers valuable insights into recognizing and navigating the most difficult crises and turning points in therapy with traumatized children and families. Each video features a dramatized scene where youth and caregiver roles are portrayed by actors — but the therapists are real professionals. Viewers witness how therapists manage key moments in session to support healing from the deep emotional and relational impacts of complex trauma. This series is produced by the Center for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders, a proud partner of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN). 📚 Explore Our Therapy Film Library: We’ve built a unique collection of over 50 powerful therapy films that bring to life what trauma-informed psychotherapy looks like — featuring children, youth, and young adults navigating recovery from adversity, with caregivers and therapists by their side. Whether you're a clinician, educator, or student, we invite you to explore this library, use these tools in your practice, and join us in advancing trauma-informed care. 🔗 Resources & Links: 🌐 Learn more: https://developmental-trauma.org 📺 Watch more videos:    / @ctdtd   📸 Instagram: @developmental__trauma 💼 LinkedIn:   / center-for-the-treatment-of-developmental-...   📘 NCTSN Webinar Series: https://learn.nctsn.org/course/index.... ⚠️ Content Warning: This video contains dramatized scenes portraying trauma and emotional distress that may be triggering for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with the impacts of trauma, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional or visit our resources for educational tools and information. --- #CTDTD #developmentaltrauma #traumainformedcare #mentalhealthprofessionals #childtrauma #traumatherapy #therapisttraining #HealingThroughStorytelling #NCTSN