Trauma 101: An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care
2-hour workshop
Research shows that 67% of the population has experienced at least one Adverse Childhood Experience. These trauma-based adversities are predictive of a multitude of toxic physical, mental and social outcomes throughout a person’s lifetime. As a society and as individuals, we need to be better informed and prepared to prevent and address the traumatic impact of childhood adversities. In this multi-media, interactive workshop, professionals work together to build a powerful image that helps them appreciate the complex nature of trauma and its aftermath.
50 participants per group. For larger group presentations please contact us.
Trauma 102: Basic Skills of Trauma-Informed Care
2-hour workshop
Building on information provided in Trauma 101, professionals expand their understanding of trauma and are provided specific skills that enhance abilities to interact in emotionally and relationally healthy ways with people impacted by trauma. As professionals become trauma-aware, they have a responsibility to prevent, avoid and respond to trauma. In this hands-on, interactive workshop professionals are provided opportunities to implement and practice the skills presented.
50 participants per group. For larger group presentations please contact us.
Trauma 103: Recognizing Vicarious & Secondary Trauma for Caregivers
The emotional and physical cost of being an engaged and empathetic caregiver can be an occupational hazard. Considering the potential impact of vicarious and secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, and burn-out, caregivers are provided with critical steps in identifying signs and symptoms of each. Additionally, practical skills and a commitment to self-care are an integral part of this interactive workshop.
50 participants per group. For larger group presentations please contact us.
Trauma 105: Intro to Trauma for Parents & Caregivers
Parents and Caregivers can play an important role in helping children recover from traumatic events. This workshop is designed to provided introductory information about the impact of trauma and the power of relationships to help children heal. The more parents and caregivers understand how trauma effects children, the more they will understand the reasons for kids’ behaviors and emotions, and the more they will be able to help them cope.
50 participants per group. For larger group presentations please contact us.
Trauma 106: An Introduction to Trauma for Youth
Creating safe and supportive environments for youth involves educating youth on why people behave the way they do. Incorporating basic information about the impact of trauma and identifying some basics of brain structure provide the foundation for youth to better understand themselves and those around them. A highly engaging and interactive strengths-based activity assists youth in identifying their present self and encourages them to set healthy emotional and relational goals for their future self.
50 participants per group. For larger group presentations please contact us.
Enhancing Trauma Awareness
15-hour course – First in series of trauma courses
Providing a rich and sophisticated exploration of the subject of trauma with an emphasis on encouraging professionals to become highly sensitive regarding the nature of trauma is foundational to becoming trauma-informed. Professionals will gain heightened awareness and respect with regard to trauma-related behaviors, and the consequences of being impacted by trauma that can extend into relationships, systems and across generations.
Live course is offered in a small group dynamic of 15 participants per group.
Deepening Trauma Awareness
30-hour course – Second in series of trauma courses
This course, for which Enhancing Trauma Awareness is a prerequisite, invites professionals on a journey to become trauma-sensitive while increasing awareness of the connections and impact trauma can have with regard to a myriad of related dynamics. Recognizing the impact of information, concepts, approaches, principles, and skills related to attachment, fear, grief, shame, recovery and healing, professionals examine and interpret these topics as related to persons impacted by trauma.
Live course is offered in a small group dynamic of 15 participants per group.
Applying Trauma Principles
30-hour course – Third in series of trauma courses
This course, for which both Enhancing Trauma Awareness and Deepening Trauma Awareness are prerequisites, continues adding to professionals’ knowledge and skills base. Professionals are provided opportunities to apply the research and principles of trauma to real-life situations as they share their own case studies with colleagues, emphasizing ways they are applying information, concepts, approaches, principles, and skills provided in this and prerequisite courses. Groups then discuss and process the assessments, choices, and ways of applying principles each professional shares, further advancing awareness, sensitivity, and abilities to intentionally apply trauma principles in real-life situations.
Live course is offered in a small group dynamic of 12 participants per group.
Successful completion of all three trauma courses and fulfillment of additional requirements can lead to certification as a Trauma-Competent Professional.
