Presented By: Erin J. Buggy, Sheryl W. Harrison, PhD Program Description This presentation intends to review dissertation findings from a study proposing a novel theoretical framework which organizes the underlying needs, clinical challenges, and clinical solutions relevant to conceptualization and treatment of adult clients with complex post-traumatic stress disorder. Qualitative findings centering on themes of Validation, Connection, Safety, and Agency, as well as emerging themes, will be explored. Additionally, the critical importance of advancing an integrated theoretical framework for this under-treated, and even mis-treated population, will be conveyed. This study, titled Conceptualizing integrative treatment of complex post-traumatic stress disorder in adults with childhood trauma: A theoretical model, received a 2022 AzPA Dissertation Award. Program Level: Intermediate Learning Objectives 1.List two reasons why utilization of an integrated, trauma-conscious theoretical model is important to clinical practice. 2. Define four underlying needs associated with conceptualization and treatment of complex post-traumatic stress disorder in adults with childhood trauma. 3. List at least three clinical challenges and ten clinical solutions relevant to the treatment of the defined population. CE Credits: 1.5