The Impact of Childhood Trauma [Free Webinar]

The first webinar in our trauma series explores what childhood trauma is, how traumatic responses may look different in children, and how childhood trauma can influence our well-being into adulthood. Discuss what factors influence the intensity of trauma reactions and what we can do to decrease the impact in this one-hour webinar with a licensed therapist. Part 1 in a 3-part series.

Fine print: Certificates of attendance are provided at no cost. CEUs are not provided. Everyone who registers will receive the webinar recording & resource info 24 hours after the live event. Sponsored by Polk County Iowa's Behavioral Health & Disability Services agency. Photo by Jessica Rockowitz.

Meet the instructor: Susan Dannen is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. Susan trained at Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois Chicago for her MSW and specializes in child and adult mental health, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, play therapy, foster care, and adoption. She is passionate about educating and supporting others to find hope and healing.

Susan has held positions as an in-home therapist, day treatment therapist, school-based therapist, outpatient therapist, hospital/clinic therapist, program supervisor, and director. She has served as a trainer/writer for the Minnesota Child Welfare Training System, and as an Adjunct Professor at Adler Graduate School.