All behavior is communication. From newborns to the twilight years, the external behaviors that others see come from the complex internal workings of the brain. “We tend to view 'misbehavior' as a resistance because we understand where we want (children) to go." when in actuality, misbehavior is a protection based on where people have been.
You can't do algebra when being chased by a tiger. This session will help start unraveling ways the brain works; how we take in information, process the information, then use the information, both consciously and unconsciously, and produce behaviors. The material shared in this session will help you going forward in taking a new approach to the work you are already doing. Performing your work while cognizant that youth are products of experiences will amplify consideration and empathy of the reasons leading behaviors.
The Creating Trauma-Sensitive Environments training defines trauma, explains and explores the ACEs study and the relationship between trauma and ACEs, and fosters collaboration across attendees on how to create trauma-sensitive environments.
To receive training in any of the topics provided by A Healthier Hamilton County: Systems of Care, start by contacting Kristen Ludeker-Seibert at . You and Kristen will discuss the best date, time, location, and/or format (in-person, virtual, or hybrid) for your organization to receive the training(s) you would like. Any cost to trainings are dependent upon multiple factors and will be discussed with you as well.
The Creating Trauma Sensitive Environments training was created collaboratively with organizations from Hamilton County with guides from the American Institutes of Research and their curriculum ‘Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools’.
Attendees will learn the definition and types of trauma, how trauma experiences affect our development and functioning, and the importance of safe and supportive environments.
You don’t have to. Creating Trauma Sensitive Environments is about creating physical and psychological spaces that avoid re-traumatization. We don’t have to know someone’s specific trauma to be able to provide safe and supportive environments.
That’s a discussion we will have! You will receive general strategies but we will also foster discussion across attendees about making your specific environments trauma sensitive.
In Immediate Crisis? Call 911 for immediate danger. For mental health or substance use-related crisis call 988. Contact Aspire Indiana Mobile Crisis by calling 1-800-560-4038.
