A Trauma Responsive Approach to Care - April 15, 2027

A 6-Hour Training with Dr. Tana Bridge

8:30am-3:45pm

130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Second Floor, Concord, NH 03301

*This workshop is the first session of a two-part series on advancing trauma responsive practice. The second session is scheduled for the following day, April 16th at 8:30am. For more information, please click here*

Content level: Introduction

Presentation: Trauma informed practice implies a working knowledge of not only what signs and symptoms exist with trauma but also, how trauma impacts brain function, coping, and client well-being. This session will cover the basics of trauma definition and symptomology, with special focus the impact of multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACES) on brain process and its impact on coping and substance use.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Develop an understanding of trauma specific terminology;
2. Identify those events and venues of trauma exposure;
3. Recognize and explain the cumulative effect of Adverse Childhood experiences on the brain and coping;
4. Understand and list at least 2 impacts trauma(s) have on coping and substance use;
5. Summarize their role and opportunities for support when working with those exposed to multiple traumas (ACES); and
6. Examine a variety of prevention strategies in working with individuals, families and communities to decrease negative coping including potential substance use.

Break Information: This training includes two-15 minute breaks and a 45-minute lunch. Exact break and meal schedule is at the discretion of the presenter and may vary.

6 Contact Hours Available

CRSW Performance Domains: 1 & 4
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 5-8 & 14-18
Certified Prevention Specialist Domains: 6
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist (Category A) 

NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

This course has been approved by New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association (NHADACA), as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #23792, NHADACA is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.