Co-Treatment in Child Trauma Care: From Assessment to Outcomes

Children exposed to trauma frequently experience co-occurring sensory processing challenges that can significantly impact engagement and treatment outcomes. Co-treatment (sessions co-facilitated by an occupational therapist and a behavioral health provider) offers an evidence-based, integrated-care approach to addressing both the sensory and emotional needs of children with complex trauma histories.

This two-hour training introduces participants to the foundations and application of co-treatment for child survivors of significant trauma. Participants will explore how sensory processing supports can be intentionally integrated into trauma-informed care to promote regulation, safety, and therapeutic progress. The training will emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, practical strategies for session planning and implementation, and the role of ongoing assessment in monitoring symptoms, strengths, and outcomes.

Topics will include:

• Defining and describing the co-treatment model for child trauma care, including the role of sensory processing supports in treatment.

• Interdisciplinary collaboration before, during, and after…