Understanding PTSD: Trauma impacts everyone differently, depending on the nature of the trauma, presence or lack of social supports, participation in treatment and coping mechanisms. An accessible guide to understanding what causes Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, it’s symptoms, co-occurring disorders and treatment options. Includes practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others.
About the Instructor: Mary Kate Leister, LMSW, holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Columbia. In her career as a therapist and social worker, Mary Kate has worked with people experiencing a broad range of challenges including homelessness, human trafficking, addiction, and mental illness.
Currently she serves as a pediatric social worker and co-chairs an anti-human trafficking task force. Mary Kate is passionate about ending the stigma surrounding mental illnesses and building stronger communities. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, movies, and photography.
