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Karen Lansing is a California State licensed Psychotherapist and a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress. She specializes in the training, treatment, and tactical weapons skills rehabilitation of Law Enforcement and Military Assets who have developed duty-induced PTSD. She has worked with local and State Law Enforcement agencies (in the US as well as the EU), the FBI, and the US Department of Defense.

Within her area of specialization working with lethal contact trauma, prevention, and resolution, Karen has co-authored a research study (Lansing, et al.; published in the Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience; 17:526-523, 11/05).

This research was the first of its kind to use brain imaging to track the neurological impact of both PTSD and that condition’s successful treatment of Police Officers who'd been involved in shooting incidents. Karen is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. She lectures, trains, and consults with Clinical Professionals and Law Enforcement agencies both nationally and internationally. Additionally, she's been invited to present papers or to speak before the following National and International Conferences:

California Association of Tactical Officers: Keynote & Commanders Course: Anaheim CA (2015)
• EMDR International Conference: Philadelphia, PA (2015)
• FBI NAA Conference: Albq NM (2013)
• California LEEDS Conference: Los Angeles, CA (2013)
• Keynote to the Brazil EMDR Congress: Joint Audience of Clinicians, Min. of Justice, Police & Fire Agencies (2012)

1. Advanced Trainer Presentation: The FBI NAA Conference (2012)
2. ICPA / CEP / EUOPRIS European Conference (Romania: 2012)
3. Training sponsored by The MAZE for Middle East Police and Military / Security Advisors (2012)
4. PSNI IPOC (Bronze Command) & APOC (Gold & Silver Command) Trainer & Course Observer (2005-2010)
5. Armed Response Vehicle Specialist Team Training: Trainer & Course Observer (2008-2009)
6. A Keynote address to the Joint Central Committee; The National (UK) Police Federation Conference (2010)
7. A Speaker at The International Police Health & Safety Conference: The Police Federation of Northern Ireland (2009)
8. A Keynote address to the Inspector’s Central Committee; The National (UK) Police Federation Conference (2009)
9. A Keynote address to the Annual UK ACOP Conflict Management Conference (2008)
10. CT Intelligence Training: Trainer & Course Observer (2005-2008)
11. The International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies (2004)
12. The EMDR International Conference (USA: 2003)
13. The EMDR International Congress (Rome: 2003)
14. American Association of Behavioral Therapists (2000)

While continuing to maintain a private practice in her home state of California, where she provides clinical consultation, training/education and tactical psych services, Karen provides Trauma Specialist Consultation & Training Internationally.