Description: This training provides participants with a understanding of trauma and its impact on youth and young adult development, including social, emotional, and cognitive domains. We will explore the relationship between trauma and substance use, as well as the emotional and behavioral traits often displayed by individuals who have experienced traumatic events.
Throughout the training, this case study will be revisited as new information is presented, allowing participants to apply the six guiding principles of trauma-informed care in real time. Emphasis will be placed on culturally affirming, inclusive practices that acknowledge and address the influence of systemic oppression, historical trauma, and identity. By the conclusion of the training, participants will be equipped with practical, trauma informed strategies to enhance safety, understanding, trust, and emotional regulation for the youth they serve.
Learning Objectives:
- Define and identify 3 examples of trauma that impact youth and young adults.
- Explain how trauma influences development and behavior and recognize two trauma-related responses in youth.
- Apply the four core principles of trauma-informed care, using at least two practical strategies to support youth in recovery.
Audience: Provider, Substance Use Services, Employees, Employers/worksites, PWUD, People in recovery, General public
Sponsored by: MA Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, Office of Youth and Young Adult Services & Adept Educational Institute, Inc.