The Trauma-Informed Care Training is an up to 2 hour class that will provide participants a better understanding of trauma, including how it impacts thoughts, feelings and behaviors of people we interact with. Additionally, Trauma-informed care will allow participants to approach their work and life as caregivers from a trauma informed lens, which will allow participants to better care for their friends, patients, and themselves. Participants will also gain resources and coping tools to help them navigate their roles as caregivers, reducing the rate of burn out among caregivers.
If you are in the home health care or nursing home industry. You may be eligible for a stipend (pre-paid debit card). Click here to learn more.
For the stipend program, you must have taken the Grief & Loss, Understanding Anxiety and Understanding Depression training first.
Please note: Registration is closed 1 hour before the start of the scheduled training.
The Trauma-Informed Care Training is an up to 2 hour class that will provide participants a better understanding of trauma, including how it impacts thoughts, feelings and behaviors of people we interact with. Additionally, Trauma-informed care will allow participants to approach their work as caregivers from a trauma informed lens, which will allow participants to better care for themselves and their patients. Participants will also gain resources and coping tools to help them navigate their roles as caregivers, reducing the rate of burn out among caregivers.
Title : Trauma Informed Care (Webinar)
Training Mode: Webinar
Type: None
Audience: Home Care,Nursing Home
Alicia Kohlhagen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked in community mental health as a mental health therapist for over 9 years. She is currently the Director of Mental Health at Evergreen Health Services as well as a private practice clinician in the Buffalo area. Alicia is passionate about social work and believes in the importance of education and knowledge to further decrease the stigma around mental health and trauma in the community.
Andrea Brown is the President/CEO of AB Coaching and Consulting, Inc. Prior to starting her coaching and consulting business, Andrea spent thirty–two (32) years in healthcare. She has held several leadership positions in the Tri-State region where she had responsibilities for home care operations, clinical care and service delivery, staff education, quality management and Compliance. In addition she has hands–on clinical experience in rehabilitation, orthopedics, telemetry and intensive care. Andrea provided clinical education for the New York City Department of Education in their licensed practical nursing program. Andrea is also a Mental Health First Aid trained facilitator.
Charles Niven is the Director of Peer Services at The Mental Health Association in Tompkins County. He holds the following titles: LMSW, FPA, CPS (Licensed Master of Social Work, Certified Family Peer Advocate, Certified Peer Specialist).