Objectives

In this training you'll:

  • Learn about trauma, secondary trauma, and healing from trauma.
  • Understand how trauma impacts the brain, child development, and life functioning.
  • Learn how toxic stress and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) impact health and outcomes.
  • Discuss trauma and disproportionality.
  • Understand how trauma affects children, adults, caregivers, and child welfare professionals.
  • Learn ways to prevent and address secondary traumatic stress.
  • Discuss practical strategies for applying trauma-informed knowledge and care.
  • Understand the importance of relationships.