WEDNESDAY, March 27, 2024
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. PT
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Workshop 2 of 6 in the "Trauma-Informed, In School Sessions" Workshop Series (view series page for full details)
Trauma-Informed Bullying Interventions
Trauma Informed Principle to Practice: Safety, Cultural Humility
We all want to intervene in bullying (both of students and staff), but how might we do so in a way that is trauma informed? Join us and Valerie White for a session aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to address bullying in a compassionate and trauma-sensitive way. Bullying can have profound and lasting effects, especially when individuals have experienced trauma. This session provides insights into understanding the intersection of bullying and trauma, offering practical strategies for prevention, intervention, and fostering a community of belonging.
Audience: Educators, school site leaders, school mental health professionals, youth advocates, teacher educators, school mental health graduate school educators, higher education administrators, and anyone interested.
Valerie White, LCSW, M.Ed (she/hers)Valerie White is a licensed clinical social worker who has a passion for providing personalized and compassionate mental health care to individuals and families in Los Angeles. With over a decade of experience in community mental health and school settings, Valerie has developed an approach that is rooted in the belief that every human being has intrinsic value and the ability to overcome challenges with resilience.
Valerie's academic background is extensive, having earned two Master's Degrees in Social Work and Education. This training has equipped her to provide a wide range of services, including therapy for children and their families, experiential trainings and professional development, public speaking, and informing school community practices to positively shift their climate and culture. Valerie has a particular area of expertise in working with high-risk children and teens, using evidence-based treatments and culturally responsive practices.
Valerie's approach is collaborative and empowering, and she works with her clients to identify their strengths, build resilience, and develop skills to help them navigate life's challenges. She believes that her clients are the experts on their own lives and strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone she serves. Her dedication to providing high-quality mental health services has made a positive impact on numerous individuals and families in the Los Angeles community. Valerie is intentional about providing culturally responsive and compassionate care, ensuring that every person she engages feels seen and valued.
Lisa V. Blitz & Youjung Lee (2015) Trauma-Informed Methods to Enhance School-Based Bullying Prevention Initiatives: An Emerging Model, Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 24:1, 20-40, DOI: 10.1080/10926771.2015.982238
