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This course will illustrate the connection between trauma and its impact on regulation, relationship and academic, social, and behavioral struggles, all while working towards a better understanding of what influences behavior and what behavior is communicating. With better understanding comes a better response, one that supports healing, facilitates connection and builds resilience. This course will offer a working definition of trauma and will explore a simple antidote to the trauma response that is surprisingly at the fingertips of anyone at any time. This experience gives participants the opportunity to put on a trauma sensitive lens and explore the “trauma goggles,” to deepen understanding of the impact of trauma on the mind, body, and soul. A practical overview of basic brain function and impact of trauma on the brain’s organization, function, and structure, especially the stress response system. This course incorporates current research and perspectives from neuroscience, including the work of Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr.Besse van der Kolk, as well as numerous other sources.

*Training Dates:
-May 20th (1-5pm)
-June 24th (1-3pm)
-July 22nd (1-3pm)
-August 19th (1-3pm)

*Before registering please note:
Attendance for all sessions is required. This is cohort 2 of 3. Additional training dates will be available for Fall 2025. It is encouraged to apply for either this training or the Trauma Responsive Care training, not both, due to the time commitments.

Donna Lucero, MA, LPCC, NCC,IMH-E
Donna has well over 30 years of experience working with and for kids & families who have
experienced trauma, mental health issues, poverty & adversity. As well as extensive experience providing professional development/training to over 10,000participants in various trainings, conferences and workshops.

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