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Introduction to Child Trauma

Introducción al trauma infantil

 

 

This training was presented on
August 8, 2024

 

 

 

Este seminario virtual se presentará en
inglés con interpretación al español.

TRAINING DETAILS:

This webinar offers an introduction to childhood trauma, its impact on children, youth, and families, and practical applications for applying trauma-informed principles when working with families exposed to child maltreatment.

 

Participants will be able to:

  • Name at least three prevalent characteristics of trauma and describe their impact on children and their families
  • Identify the function of trauma-related behaviors and responses 
  • Explain how to apply a trauma-informed lens to support children and families
  • Identify specific steps to transform trauma-informed approaches into everyday practice
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Este seminario web ofrece una introducción al trauma infantil, su impacto en niños, jóvenes y familias, y aplicaciones prácticas para utilizar principios basados en el trauma cuando se trabaja con familias expuestas al maltrato infantil.

 

Los participantes podrán:

  • Mencionar al menos tres características prevalentes del trauma y describir su impacto en los niños y sus familias
  • Identificar la función de los comportamientos y respuestas relacionados con el trauma
  • Explicar cómo utilizar un enfoque basado en el trauma para ayudar a los niños y las familias
  • Identificar los pasos específicos para transformar los enfoques basados en el trauma en la práctica diaria

 

Who should attend: All staff of family resource centers (FRCs), Child Abuse Prevention Councils (CAPCs), community-based organizations, and other child- and family-serving systems.

IMPORTANT TRAINING INFORMATION:

  • This is a webinar-style training. This means that you will not be on camera and will not be able to see other learners. This training will not include breakout rooms. Opportunities to interact with the presenter(s) and other participants will be included.
  • This training will be recorded. The recording will be available to registered learners within 2 days of the training.
  • By registering for a CalTrin training, you consent to be added to the CalTrin mailing list. 

 

MEET THE SPEAKER

In her role at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, Melissa Bernstein, PhD, directs the Advancing California’s Trauma-Informed Systems (ACTS) and Trauma-Informed Licensing Team (TILT) Initiatives. Her work centers around supporting systems in planning for, implementing, and sustaining trauma-informed change that aligns with best practice and science.

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MELISSA BERNSTEIN, PhD

Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego