This training is for JJS Staff. Dr. Craig Pierce will be presenting  “Trauma-Informed Practices & The Attachment, Regulation, & Competency Model”

Presenter: Dr. Craig Pierce, LMFT, LPCC

Date: January 12, 2018

Time: 10am – 12pm

Training Title: Trauma-Informed Practices & The Attachment, Regulation, & Competency Model

Training Description:
Attendees of this course will gain insight and understanding of what it means to be trauma and developmentally informed in the JJS setting. Participants will learn principles of neuroscience and brain development as it relates to the effects trauma, abuse, and neglect have on youth. Attendees will also learn the importance of early childhood development and attachment in relation to sequential neuro-development. Additional information will be provided on the relationship between the arousal continuum and the capacity for self-regulation. Ideas for creating a trauma informed environment will be central to this session. As such, participants will be trained on the states of arousal, behavioral escalation, and intervention strategies. Attendees will learn about the ARC model which is a trauma-informed model that helps individuals in creating individualized approaches and intervention strategies when working with youth.

Learning Objectives:
1) Gain a working knowledge of what it means to be trauma and developmentally informed
2) Understand how trauma, abuse, and neglect impact brain development and cognitive processing
3) Understand how to apply trauma informed approaches and interventions when working with clients.

CE Hours: Attendees can earn up to 2 CE Hours for full participation

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