Title: Supporting Early Childhood Development Using a Trauma Informed Approach

Date: April 5th, 2024

Time: 9am - 10am CST/10am - 11am EST

Description:

Children who suffer from child traumatic stress are those who have been exposed to one or more traumas over the course of their lives and develop lingering effects that persist and affect them daily even after the events have ended. Infant and toddler caregivers as well as educators can support young children who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing trauma through a trauma-responsive, healing centered approach. This approach recognizes and responds by increasing trauma awareness, knowledge, and skills and how to incorporate these into programming and policies.

Presenter(s):

Becky Haas

Becky Haas is an international advocate and trainer on using a trauma informed approach and the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study. She is a pioneer in creating trauma informed communities. Work she led in Northeast Tennessee was recognized by SAMHSA in 2018 as a model for cities to follow. Becky authors sector specific professional development trainings with two receiving statewide accreditation as evidence-based training and one national accreditation. She is uniquely distinguished for her work with police officers and justice system professionals.

About AIMHiTN:

The Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee (AIMHiTN) exists to support infants and young children and the adults who impact their early relational health. Our focus is on prenatal care up to a child's sixth birthday because we know it's those earliest years that matter most. AIMHiTN delivers education, training, and resources to assist caregivers, educators, healthcare providers, and other professionals in their everyday interactions with infants, young children, and their families. Our work helps ensure healthy communities and a productive workforce for generations to come, creating a brighter future for all. Simply put, we support the workforce that supports our future workforce.