Imagine a learning environment where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to learn. In today’s dynamic educational landscape, understanding and addressing trauma is pivotal to fostering an equitable and supportive space for all learners. By building on an understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), this presentation will introduce participations to complex trauma and the impacts on learning. Participants will go beyond theory by diving into practical strategies for implementing trauma-informed practices in the classroom. Educator wellbeing will be explored as strategy to create a trauma-informed learning environment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
CERTIFICATES:
Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.
PRESENTER:
Elijah Jones (he/him) is a licensed independent social worker, a licensed independent chemical dependency counselor, a certified health education specialist, and a certified diversity professional. He received his BSW and MSW from the University of Toledo and a MEd in Health and Wellness Education for the American College of Education. His experiences includes micro to macro practices having worked in inpatient and community psychiatric crisis, substance use disorder treatment, integrated care, health equity, consulting, and higher education. His passion lives in finding solutions to complex problems while ground his work in trauma-informed care principles, cultural humility, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. He currently works as the Assistant Director of Programs and Services with the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County, a county government agency response for ensuring a continuum of behavioral health services exists for residents.
This training is provided by our valued partners at the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities.
The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.
