Trauma 101: Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Children (Cobb)
Date and time
Location
Mansour Conference Center
995 Roswell St NE Marietta, GA 30060Description
This three hour course will provide participants with foundational knowledge about child trauma and child traumatic stress. Three types of child trauma are defined. The workshop focuses on the impact of complex trauma on behavior and development, and helps participants identify strategies for working with children who have experienced trauma.
Topics Covered
• Child Trauma: Definitions and Types of Trauma
• How Trauma affects Children and Youth
• Overview of Impact of Trauma on the Brain
• Managing Physical and Psychological Safety for Children
• Enhancing Child Well-being and Resilience
Organized by
The Georgia State University School of Social Work Professional Excellence Program Child Welfare Training Collaborative (CWTC) offers training to community partners (e.g. public child welfare, law enforcement, placement providers, early care and learning, K-12 education, behavioral and physical health, juvenile courts, and other community and government organizations) throughout the state of Georgia. Bringing everyone to the same table creates an opportunity for community partners to have a shared understanding of issues facing children and families and also strengthens collaborations to promote better outcomes for Georgia’s children