This 2.5-day training will equip attendees to support individuals and communities after incidents of violence. The two trainings included are:

• Psychological First Aid—an evidence-informed approach for assisting children, adolescents, adults, and families in the aftermath of disaster and terrorism
• Post-traumatic stress management -— a community-based acute trauma response intervention to be utilized in the wake of community violence

Trauma Responders who attend the full training will be equipped to offer group supports, which

• Foster the natural, human tendency to group together, seeking solace and safety after traumatic incidents
• Reduce acute traumatic stress common among survivors
• Refer to and access community based resources as needed

13 general CEU credit hours available.

Interested in the Trauma Responder Training?  Please visit the Network of Neighbors site or connect with Network of Neighbors for more information.

Note: This is the first of three events in the training curriculum.