Trauma Workshops
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 103
Recognizing Vicarious & Secondary Trauma for Caregivers
2-hour workshop
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 106
An Introduction to Trauma for Youth
2-hour workshop
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.
Trauma 108:
Trauma and Racism
4-hour workshop
Prerequisite training: Trauma 107: Trauma-Informed Cultural Sensitivity
This workshop provides information the subject of racism with a focus on:
- Defining basic aspects and components of racism, historic racism and researcher bias
- Implicit Bias and the Neuroscience of Bias
- White Privilege, Colorism and Microaggressions
- The Intersection of Trauma and Racism
- Reasons to have Hope including Theory of Change, Social Movement and Tipping Point
- A.R.C. of Racial Reconciliation
- Constructive, Critical and Courageous Conversations
- The Myth of Race
Additionally, time will be spent integrating trauma principles to highlight the profound impact of racism while offering ideas with regard to the responsibilities of white and BIPOC to actively promote anti-racism and socially equality. There are opportunities for individual reflection and constructive conversations among participants to allow consideration of action steps to take as individuals, communities and a society to challenge and change attitudes, beliefs and behaviors around race.
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 105
Intro to Trauma for Parents & Caregivers
2-hour workshop
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 107
Trauma-Informed Cultural Sensitivity
4-hour workshop
Enhancing cultural competence and encouraging cultural
humility is essential to increasing access and improving the
standard of care for traumatized children, families, and
communities. Cultural awareness, responsiveness, and
understanding need to be infused at every level to be effective
in addressing the needs of those who have experienced trauma.
With both presentation and group interaction, participants
will identify forces that contribute to behaviors that build or
decrease emotional health in individuals and systems.
50 participants per group. For larger group presentations please contact us.
Interactive Simulation Exercise
An immersive experience designed to provide a glimpse into the reality of the impact of trauma. This exercise will take you through the journey and barriers that contribute to feelings of helplessness and additional trauma experienced when navigating education, criminal justice, and social service systems. In the first hour, participants will perform tasks in 10-15 minute sessions, each representing a week of life and responsibilities for the identity they are assigned during the exercise. The second hour is spent in moderated dialogue about the experience.
100 Participants Maximum. For larger group presentations please contact us.
New Eyes
A one-hour workshop for professionals, parents and caregivers to raise awareness about the impact of trauma and toxic stress and to encourage resilience and skills that can reduce stress.
LGI invites participants to embrace the image of seeing themselves and children with “new eyes” as we share information about the impact of chronic or toxic stress on a person’s brain and body. We will suggest ways to recognize the power we each have to make meaningful changes because we have New Eyes.
This one-hour training focuses on strategies for promoting self-care as an antidote to personal chronic or toxic stress, children’s stress and stress in the home.
The session can be divided into four key parts:
- Video describing three types of stress
- Basics of Self-Care: actions, affirmations, recognition of needs
- The skill of deep breathing
- Creation of a personal self-care plan
