Over the past 20 years, a growing understanding of the pervasive and harmful impact of traumatic events on individuals, families and communities has led to the emergence of research on the effects of trauma and treatment strategies to address mental health. According to SAMSHA, trauma is a widespread, harmful, and costly public health problem, occurring as a result of violence, abuse, neglect, loss, disaster, war and other emotionally harmful experiences. While many people who experience a traumatic event do not have lasting negative effects, others experience more difficulty with traumatic stress reactions. Emerging research has documented the relationships among exposure to traumatic events, impaired neurodevelopmental and immune systems responses and subsequent health risk behaviors resulting in chronic physical or behavioral health disorders. Studies in criminal justice and child welfare systems reveal high rates of mental health. There are no boundaries when it comes to trauma with regard to age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, geography or sexual orientation.
This 7-week online learning series will increase the skill level of behavioral health professionals working in rural areas to define and recognize trauma in individuals. Rural practitioners who are able to help participants manage their symptoms using a strength-based approach minimize the retraumatization and provide supports that are trauma informed.
WHEN:
Every Tuesday, January 16 – February 27, 2024 from 12:00 – 1:30 PM Mountain/1:00 – 2:30 PM Central
OBJECTIVES:
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Rural professionals in behavioral health, mental health, and medical practitioners located in the Mountain Pains MHTTC Region (HHS Region 8: Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming).
PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS:
THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE
Registration for this series is limited to 35 providers who work in Region 8 states on a first come first served basis (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming). Once the 35 spots have been filled, registration will be closed. Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full requirements, please defer this opportunity to others.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
ACCESSIBILITY:
If any accommodations are needed, please contact us at [email protected] or by phone at 775-784-6265. Requests should be made as soon as possible and preferably at least two weeks prior to the scheduled event.
Kate Speck, PhD, MAC, LADC