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Online Staying Inside the Window of Tolerance: An Advanced Training on Secondary Traumatic Stress and Resiliency

This free, self-paced online training is being offered by the University of Kentucky Center on Trauma and Children through the Secondary Traumatic Stress Innovations and Solutions Center. We will be using the Window of Tolerance framework to discuss regulation, dysregulation, and as a frame for reviewing coping strategies in the face of secondary traumatic stress.

Community Circles Group

Feb 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – Apr 26, 2024, 11:00 AM

The University of Kentucky Center on Trauma and Children invites you to join our Community Circles Group beginning Friday, 2/16/24 at 10:00 am ET. The purpose of these groups is to create a safe place where peer support is provided, connections are built, and valuable discussions around our professional work can take place. These Community Circles build community through intentional practices and opportunities for connection. They will be led by three of our training staff, Dr. Tracy Clemans, Dr. Leah Riggs, and Dr. Sara Reichert.

Trauma-Informed Care

Mar 29 – Dec 6, 2024

This training is focused on the types of trauma children and adults may be exposed to; the impact of trauma exposure on the developing brain and the subsequent impact on cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning; and signs and symptoms of traumatic stress and how it may manifest in a variety of settings. Participants have the opportunity to practice application of an array of trauma-informed approaches to build resilience and reduce traumatic stress symptoms. Participants are guided to identify trauma informed practices they can utilize in their workplaces.

Trauma-Informed Care for Providers and Helping Professionals Learning Collaborative

Jun 4, 2024, 12:00 PM – Sep 17, 2024, 1:00 PM

The Trauma-Informed Care for Providers and Helping Professionals Learning Collaborative offers training to support professionals on a path from introductory trauma awareness to integrated and advanced trauma-informed practices, approaches, and care. Participants will attend four learning sessions, develop a plan for starting to implement trauma-informed practices, and have an opportunity to participate in four virtual learning calls.

Staying Inside the Window of Tolerance: An Advanced Training on STS and Resilience

Jun 25, 2024, 1:00 – 3:00 PM

In this training, we will be exploring how working in a secondary trauma-exposed environment is impacting you. And, we will be reviewing strategies to mitigate those impacts. We will be using the Window of Tolerance (WOT) framework to discuss regulation, dysregulation, and as a frame for reviewing coping strategies in the face of STS. Come learn strategies to help you self-monitor and stay in your window of tolerance. Also, explore how your organization can play an important role in mitigating the effects of trauma exposure.

Secondary Traumatic Stress Core Competencies in Trauma-Informed Supervision

Jul 11, 2024, 12:00 PM – Aug 8, 2024, 3:00 PM

Quality supervision is an important support that organizations can provide to staff members at risk of developing STS. The STS-Informed Supervisory Competencies were developed to guide supervisors in providing effective STS supervision. The University of Kentucky's STS Innovations and Solutions Center has developed this training to assist supervisors in developing these competencies to effectively address secondary traumatic stress.

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