THE ROAD TO RECOVERY: SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL AND
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA
PRESENTED BY: SAFE, a merger of Austin Children’s Shelter and
SafePlace in Austin/Travis County
WHEN: June 25th and 26th from 8:30am-4:30pm
WHERE: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION'S OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH
COORDINATION, Center for Health Care Professionals Building, 6330
Hwy 290 E, Suite 300, AUSTIN, TX 78723
(https://goo.gl/maps/u5Jcj71bgJ12 [https://goo.gl/maps/u5Jcj71bgJ12])
You are invited to attend a two-day train-the-trainer institute
designed to teach basic knowledge, skills and values related to
working with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
(IDD) who have had traumatic experiences. Attendees will learn how to
use this knowledge to support children’s safety, well-being and
recovery through trauma-informed practices.
This TRAINING IS DESIGNED FOR EDUCATORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE
FIELDS OF MENTAL HEALTH, disability service, child welfare and
protection, domestic violence, sexual assault and education; and
others involved in the care of children with disabilities who have
experienced abuse, neglect, medical trauma, abandonment, bullying and
other traumatic events. Through this train-the-trainer model,
attendees will be able to share the knowledge they’ve gained to
improve the lives of children with IDD who’ve experienced trauma by
building capacity in their local community.
TRAINING TOPICS INCLUDE:
* Understanding child traumatic stress and its relationship to
children with IDD
* The impact of trauma on children’s behavior, development and
relationships
* Assessment of a child’s traumatic experiences
* Providing support to the child, family and caregivers
* Working across systems
* Managing professional and personal stress
This training is a collaborative effort of the Health and Human
Services Commission's Office of Disability Prevention for Children
and Office of Mental Health Coordination, the Hogg Foundation for
Mental Health at the University of Texas at Austin, the National Child
Traumatic Stress Network, and SAFE, a merger of Austin Children’s
Shelter and SafePlace in Austin/Travis County.
Social work and LPC CEUs available upon request at registration.
Questions? Contact Gabi Teal at gabi.teal@hhsc.state.tx.us or
512-462-6392.
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