Trauma Informed Supports: Building Capacity for Direct Support Workers

_{Many direct support providers have not received the required training to support this population in healing from trauma. This 1-day workshop, which has been developed in accordance with the values of inclusion, person-centered practice, self-determination, and celebration of diversity, will be of interest to those working with or caring for individuals with a developmental disability or dual diagnosis.}

_{This workshop will benefit anyone working with or caring for children, youth or adults with a developmental disability or dual diagnosis including developmental service workers, residential care staff, personal support workers, case managers, community protection workers, family resource workers.}

_{This course is recommended for service providers in a variety of settings including community-based mental health, residential or day treatment programs, healthcare and hospitals.}

1. _{Define trauma and identify various classifications of trauma such as PTSD, developmental trauma and traumatic stress response.}
2. _{Describe what symptoms of trauma may look like in people with Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD).}
3. _{Identify factors which make people with IDD vulnerable to trauma.}
4. _{Develop strategies to promote staff wellness}
5. _{Develop a personal self-care plan}

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