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Instructor: Rachel Yutzy
When Clients Are Stuck: Working with Avoidance, Shutdown, and Treatment Resistance
Course Description
Learn to recognize avoidance, shutdown, and resistance and use somatic, relational strategies to restore safety and momentum. Clinical, Trauma.
Learning Method: Recorded asynchronous distance (non-interactive). This course includes a recorded video and access to the presented resources.
Amount of CE Credit Offered: 1 General CE Credit. ASWB ACE and NBCC.
Fees: This course can be purchased individually for $25.00 or as part of an annual unlimited continuing education subscription available for $99/year.
Posttest: Following the course, the participant will take a 10 question posttest. A score of 70% correct is required to pass and obtain a certificate. If you do not pass the posttest, it can be re-taken after fully reviewing the materials again.
Certificate of Completion: In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must indicate that you've watched the entire video portion of the course, earn a passing grade on the test, and complete the requested course evaluation.
Content Level:
Both beginning and intermediate-level content are included in this course.
Instructor Bio(s):
Rachel Yutzy
ONE YEAR OF UNLIMITED CE FOR $99
Course Outline:
1) When Clients Are Stuck: Working with Avoidance, Shutdown, and Treatment Resistance
- Video: When Clients Are Stuck: Working with Avoidance, Shutdown, and Treatment Resistance
- Audio: When Clients Are Stuck: Working with Avoidance, Shutdown, and Treatment Resistance
2) Bibliography and References - When Clients Are Stuck: Working with Avoidance, Shutdown, and Treatment Resistance
- Bibliography - When Clients Are Stuck: Working with Avoidance, Shutdown, and Treatment Resistance
3) Posttest: When Clients Are Stuck: Working with Avoidance, Shutdown, and Treatment Resistance
- Posttest Instructions
- Posttest: When Clients Are Stuck: Working with Avoidance, Shutdown, and Treatment Resistance
4) Course Evaluation
- Course Evaluation Information - When Clients Are Stuck: Working with Avoidance, Shutdown, and Treatment Resistance
- Course Evaluation Link
Course Creation Date: July 24, 2026
Requesting Accessibility Accommodations:
Please email [email protected] to request accessibility accommodations.
System Requirements:
- The most recent version of Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge browser
- Javascript enabled
- PDF plugin
- Graphic and audio output capability
- Broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 5Mbps (recommended)
- TLS 1.2 supported by your web browser
Refund Policy: In general, refunds will not be provided. However, if you do have any concerns or grievances, please contact us at the email address below. Registrants who do not complete their course(s) will not receive a refund. Registrants who purchased the course but did not achieve a passing grade will not receive a refund. The Agents of Change Grievance Policy can be viewed here.
Cancellation Policy: If an Agents of Change Continuing Education course is canceled, a full refund will be provided to all participants.
Please email [email protected] with any questions about the course.
Agents of Change is Approved by ACE
Agents of Change, #1919, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 7/26/2023 – 7/26/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1 General CE Credit.
Agents of Change is Approved by NBCC
Agents of Change has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7620. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Agents of Change is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Course Content
7 Lectures
Rachel Yutzy
Rachel Yutzy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Grief & Trauma Psychotherapist with experience in treating a wide range of mental health issues, including trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, utilizing evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). In her current role at Alvord Baker & Associates, she specializes in treating complex developmental and sexual trauma alongside providing therapy for individuals struggling with grief, loss, and dissociative disorders. In addition to her clinical work, Yutzy is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Clinical Social Work at NYU. Her commitment to trauma-informed care and clinical education has been a hallmark of her career trajectory.
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