Dr. Craig Pierce, LMFT, LPCC will be offering a training for SWFGC staff at the Las Cruces Office. See details below:

Presenter: Dr. Craig Pierce, LMFT, LPCC

Date: December 21, 2017

Time: 11:30am-1:00pm

Training Title: Trauma-Informed Educational Consult Model

Training Description:
Attendees of this course will gain insight and understanding of what it means to be trauma and developmentally informed in the educational setting. Participants will learn principles of neuroscience and brain development as it relates to the effects trauma, abuse, and neglect have on students. 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 school will be central to this session. As such, participants will be trained on the functions of behavior, as well as the concept of internal working models which helps to guide school staff in determining appropriate interventions. Additionally, we will explore the escalation curve and help school staff identify proactive steps to disrupt escalating behavior.

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, behavior, & cognitive processing
3) Understand and ability to consult with educators on how to apply trauma informed approaches and interventions when working with students and developing treatment plans

CE Hours: Attendees can earn up to 1.5 CE Hours for full participation

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