Poverty and Trauma

We know trauma as events, but did you know it can be a set of circumstances? Poverty is the most common trauma in America, yet often overlooked as such. In this training we will explore long-term destabilization and dysregulation associated with poverty. Through an intersectional, historical, and transgenerational lens we will look at how poverty based trauma can shape our individual, interpersonal, and communal systems and experiences. Finally, participants will learn about the resilience and protective factors communities have built to cope with poverty based trauma at the hands of our systems and society, historically and presently.

Content Warning: This training may touch on sensitive topics related to trauma, including its intersections with culture, race, gender, history, and social inequities. We will address how trauma can uniquely affect children, families, and communities, particularly within marginalized or historically oppressed groups. Topics may include structural inequities, disparities in care, stigma, and the impact of social adversities. Please be aware that some content may be distressing or triggering for individuals with lived experiences of trauma or related challenges. Please take care of yourself and feel free to step away at any time. For any additional needs or resources please reach out to our team at trauma_initiatives@icoyouth.org

About the Facilitaor:

Marlee Goodman (she/her) - Marlee Goodman has a strong foundation in direct service, with experience in grief, affinity spaces and identity, community building, and advocacy. Currently serving as a Training + Trauma Specialist, and LGBTQ+ Liaison at ICOY, she leads CARES, ICOY’s for-hire Trauma-Informed Services, and facilitates training and capacity-building to support service providers with gaining tools, skills, and knowledge about trauma-informed care. As an LGBTQ+ Liaison she ensures that ICOY is meeting the needs of organizations serving queer children, youth, families, and service providers across the state. Marlee use trauma-informed principles, restorative and reparative models, and intersectionality to guide every aspect of her work. Her approach to content and facilitation is rooted in her commitment to supporting organizations in their journey to not only dismantle oppressive systems, but to center communities in making healing accessible and sustainable.