I love my job as a trauma educator. Here is a picture of me Dr. Vincent Fellitti, one the original researchers of the now famous, Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Study […]
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Trauma Training-speaker’s experience
I started teaching parents and professionals about trauma 10 years ago. I had lived experience, trauma training from one of the top trauma researchers in the world, an understanding of […]
Trauma training-Involve Families
We know where ecosystems meet is the site of great diversity. This is true in the training world as well. Frequently medical students are divided by specialty for training, these […]
Trauma training: dark chocolate and beer-batter pancakes
My name is Shauna and I train people in trauma informed care. My journey in becoming trauma informed began at a conference in 2010. I happened into a breakout session […]
Trauma Training-Trauma Education: Science, Hope, and Healing
Many people who experience trauma will not have lasting negative impact. Others can have ongoing challenges. Learn risk factors and ways to lessen or prevent its damaging effects. Whether you […]
Healing trauma 2021: engage your humanity
I first heard the idea of engaging your humanity while on a Shane Safir webinar last summer. She referenced it during the agreements at the beginning. She said, “engage your […]
Covid-19 Trauma: Long-haulers
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMSHA) defines trauma- “an event, series of events, or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful […]
Are there levels of training for trauma informed care?
Yes is the short answer. Those levels are not universally recognized unless you speaking of a specific certification or degree. In Oregon, Trauma Informed Oregon’s Standards of Practice for Trauma […]
Trauma Informed Training 2021
Training your staff in trauma today is more important than ever. Some seek training to meet the Oregon Health Authority Trauma Training Requirement, support their team, or to better care […]
LGBTQ+ Youth and Family Support in 2021
Hello friends; wishing each of you a good 2021! As I consider 2020, I am overcome with gratitude for your support and partnership. The year started with getting to be […]