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Could it be Trauma?
Supporting Kids on the Road to Recovery
A three-hour training applicable for anyone working directly or indirectly with children and youth.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently declared a national emergency in children’s mental health as a result of a decade’s worth of compounded trauma following the pandemic.
This three-hour evidence-based pediatric trauma-informed practice training is designed to provide professionals with the unique opportunity to learn how to identify the effects of trauma in children and help them on a path to healing. It is applicable to anyone working directly or indirectly with children and youth including educators K-12, mental health professionals, foster parents, healthcare workers, and staff with child-oriented agencies.
This Professional Development Activity is approved by Texas Psychological Association (TPA): Three hours of Professional Development credits for psychologists, licensed specialists in school psychology, licensed psychology associates, social workers, and counselors.
Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Name three types of trauma
- Identify ways traumatic stress shows up in children’s behavior
- Describe the kinds of developmental impairments children may suffer as a result of trauma
- Name three avenues for recovery for trauma survivors
- Identify strategies to help children promote an inner sense of safety
- Describe various ways to apply these strategies
Pricing
Three-hour training includes a professionally created quick-reference guide to help participants work more effectively with traumatized children in addition to a full color outline, survey, and Professional Development Certificate.
Book Today
To bring Could it be Trauma? to your school or organization, contact us now and a Chester Street Foundation team member will respond to your inquiry within two business days.
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Shawn Alex Nemeth
Trauma Survivor
Founding Director & CEO
Chester Street Foundation
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Dr. Ann Friedman
Psychologist
Director of Curriculum
The Jung Center’s Mind Body Spirit Institute
“One of the very best trainings I have ever taken. I absolutely loved it!”
“IT WAS AMAZING! I really didn’t want the training to end.”
“Excellent presentation! I look forward to attending future trainings.”