DDS and SDA are partnering to present a training series to assist providers and caregivers in offering effective support to people with disabilities who have experienced trauma.  The first session takes place on Today from 1 – 4 pm, followed by two sessions on April 27, 10 am – 1 pm or 5 pm to 8 pm.

The series equips participants with person-centered skills and tools to have conversations and develop plans that take trauma into account. Participants will explore questions to build resilience in people who use services and supports and will consider the impact of trauma on decision-making and behavior. 

Objectives

Participants will be able to

• Describe strategies for helping people maintain connections during times of crisis and in the context of support for resiliency to trauma.

• Explain the challenges service providers and caregivers are experiencing in helping people stay
  healthy and safe.

• Describe trauma responses and supports that may be helpful in responding to underlying trauma.

• Use learning from our own experiences to be more person-centered.

• Identify available resources for further learning.