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Trauma Informed Training for Professionals
Start with our foundational courses defining the concepts of trauma and trauma informed care, understanding trauma reactions in clients who have experienced trauma, and recognizing the reality of vicarious trauma experiences for professionals.
Building on this foundation we offer advanced training focused on working with specific populations, including clients experiencing interpersonal violence and addiction, as well as assisting agency trainers in applying trauma informed principles to existing training and
policies.
Already have the foundations? We offer specialized trauma responsive workshops on a variety of topics emphasizing practical tips and suggestions in responding to clients experiencing trauma. All our trainings can be tailored to your unique agency and staff needs.
Training topics include:
- The Pressures of Being Superhuman: Understanding Vicarious Trauma
- Bridging Trust: Learning to Trust and be Trustworthy
- Who Am I? A Trauma Informed Conversation on the Stigma of Justice System Involvement. And many more.
The Domestic Violence Education Program: Building Skills, Knowledge, and Self-Awareness
A research-informed intervention for clients who commit acts of
Domestic Violence integrating trauma informed, psycho-educational, and cognitive skills approaches.
Originally authored by Juliana Taymans, PhD and Carrie Gillespie in 2007 the Domestic Violence Education Program is newly revised in 2020 by Dr. Taymans and Nicole Kimberley-Staeheli, MATS. This intervention is available to agencies and professionals upon the completion of training.
The Domestic Violence Education Program is a closed group comprised of 16 sessions, 2 hours per session for a total of 36 programming hours (including 4 hours of out of group assignments). There are four modules:
• An Overview of Domestic Violence
• The Creation and Impact of the Cycles of Domestic Violence
• The Role of Thoughts, Emotions, and Beliefs
• Building Healthy, Non-Violent Relationships