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Why is becoming trauma-informed important?
Studies have shown that experiencing trauma is prevalent and common, especially in childhood. In a landmark study conducted by the CDC and Kaiser Permanente, about 61% of adults surveyed reported that they had experienced at least one type of traumatic experience, and nearly 1 in 6 reported they had experienced four or more types before the age of 18. Childhood trauma, also referred to as ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) can have lasting negative health and well-being outcomes. Repetitive exposure to ACE’s and trauma can also cause toxic stress, which can change brain development and affect things such as attention, decision-making, learning, and behavior. Childhood trauma can also affect a person’s ability to regulate their emotions, maintain healthy and positive relationships with others, and abstain from risky behaviors such as drug use, crime, and domestic violence in youth and in adulthood. However, ACE’s and trauma are preventable. By helping families and those around us to create safe and stable relationships and environments, and to identify and address their own personal trauma, we can lessen and prevent the negative impacts of trauma. The first step is to come together as a community to create a caring and safe environment for all, and to begin to heal our community from within through education, prevention, and intervention.
Course 1: Trauma-Informed - January 12th & 13th
Class from 9am - 12pm both days
Course 2: Trauma Supportive - February 9th & 10th
Class from 9am - 12pm both days
Must have taken Course 1 to register
Course 3: Trauma Practitioners - March 9th & 10th
Class from 9am - 4pm both days, 1 hour lunch break
Must have taken Course 1 to register
Course 1: Trauma-Informed - March 23rd & 24th (6pm-8pm, parent focused)
Once registered you can expect a welcome email in the coming weeks with more information.
Contact the event facilitator with any questions.
Visit the Community Resilience Initiative website to learn more.
240 E Dominion Ave
Colville, WA 99114
Phone: 509-684-2262
Fax: 509-684-1002
147 N Clark Suite 1
PO Box 584
Republic, WA 99166
Phone: 509-775-3111
605 Highway 20
Newport, WA 99156
Phone: 509-447-3131