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OTAC | Special Topics Forum | Trauma-Informed Educator Certification (6 PDUs)

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Friday, October 18, 2024 – 8:30am to 3:30pm | In-Person
OTAC Members Only | Free of Charge ($200 value) | No-Show Fee

The Trauma-Informed Educator Certification training offers a comprehensive and immersive journey into understanding and addressing trauma within educational and therapeutic contexts. This training is structured around three core sessions designed to deepen your knowledge and enhance your practical skills.

3 Core Sessions

  1. The Science of Trauma-Informed
  2. Trauma’s Impact on Behavior
  3. Addressing Trauma

3 Learning Objectives

  1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the brain's predictive nature and how it responds to threats, enabling them to recognize and explain the connection between trauma and behavior.
  2. Learn to identify behaviors that stem from trauma and analyze the underlying biological responses, enhancing their ability to interpret and respond to these behaviors with empathy and accuracy in educational or therapeutic settings.
  3. Be able to create and apply personalized, flexible intervention techniques tailored to the unique needs of individuals impacted by trauma, using tools like the CRI ROLES strategy to promote positive outcomes across various contexts.

LOCATION
University of Southern California Health Sciences Campus
1540 Alcazar Street
Basement Auditorium G37
Los Angeles, CA 90089-9003

PARKING
Biggy Parking Structure - $20
Or, limited street parking in the surrounding neighborhood.