Healing in Crisis: Empowering Front Line Workers & Survivors of Trauma

Description

This training focuses on understanding trauma and how it affects the brain, empowering frontline workers to support survivors with trauma-informed care, and implementing crisis intervention strategies rooted in social justice. Participants will learn how to create safe, supportive environments while helping survivors navigate their experiences with dignity and autonomy.

Target Audience

This training is designed for victim service providers, social workers, therapists, crisis counselors, law enforcement personnel, and other frontline workers who support trauma survivors, particularly those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and polyvictimization.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

1. Explain the neurobiological impact of trauma and how it affects behavior and cognition.
2. Differentiate between the medical model and the social justice model in trauma response.
3. Apply trauma-informed crisis intervention strategies to support survivors effectively.
4. Implement best practices for self-preservation and well-being when working with trauma survivors.