Building Resiliency: Surviving Generational Trauma
December 10, 2020 | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM | Zoom
Registration is now open for Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center’s virtual conference – Building Resiliency: Surviving Generational Trauma. Please join us to learn more about the impacts of generational trauma on survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. This event is relevant for counselors, social workers, victim’s advocates and other related fields. (HERE is a flyer to print & share)
Our keynote speaker for this event is Dr. Tania Lodge, Clinical Director of Minority Behavioral Health Group. Dr. Lodge will be presenting on The Psychological Impact of Generational Trauma: Overcoming Historical Injuries in her keynote address.
Additionally, we have a variety of break-out session options to choose from to enhance your knowledge of generational trauma and working with survivors of trauma. Please see the conference schedule below, as well as the detailed description of workshop presentations attached here for more information and register today!
6 CEs are available for OH counselors & social workers. CEs for nurses have been submitted and are pending approval.
Register online at: https://hopeandhealingresources.org/building-resiliency-surviving-generational-trauma/
Morning break-out session choices:
1. Neuroplasticity and Addressing Generational Sexual Violence: The Instillation of Hope through Neurobiology - Fawn Gordon, M.A.Ed., LPC, & Chase Morgan-Swaney, M.A.Ed., LPC, NCC
Current literature highlights the influence of the epigenetic and contextual (e.g., SES, substance use, gender identity, sexual/affectional orientation, etc.) risk and protective factors that may impact how we work with survivors of generational sexual violence. Through gaining an understanding of how these factors influence neurobiological mechanisms and processes, such as neuroplasticity, trauma-informed professionals may further their understanding of how to instill hope among survivors of generational sexual violence at a neuronal level. Presenters will discuss practical strategies for addressing generational sexual violence and fostering post-traumatic growth and resilience (e.g., journaling, mindfulness-based interventions, sensory-related interventions, art therapy interventions, etc.).
2. Children of Trauma and Familial Impact of Trauma - NiCole Thomas, M.Ed., LPCC-S
Attendees will learn the impact of trauma on children throughout development and its implications on cognitive, emotional, mental, physical, and social well-being. They will also increase awareness of the impact of trauma on the family unit and what is necessary for the family to heal as a unit. The objectives of this presentation are to Increase awareness of the impact of trauma of children and their families and identify impact of trauma on the well-being of the child and family to make informed referrals or linkages to services.
3. Trauma Informed Care in Health Care - Michele Reali-Sorrell, DNP, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
In this presentation, trauma informed care will be defined. The key principles of trauma informed care will also be discussed and applied to the health care setting. We will also explore the prevalence of trauma, associated symptoms and triggers. A discussion on incorporating TIC into your practice will also be facilitated. Additionally, the concepts of vicarious trauma, burnout, and caregiver fatigue will be discussed. Finally, self-care practices for professionals and ways to implement into your everyday world will be explored.
Afternoon break-out session choices:
1.Counselors Viewing Systematic Oppression as a Traumatic Experience - Dr. Leon Ellison Jr., PhD, LPCC-S
In this training we will discuss brain development, the impact trauma can have on the brain, and how experiences formulate the way we process information. Trauma is defined as a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. After over 400 years of oppression, some members of the African American Community can present with symptoms of trauma. For African Americans, any experience or incident that resembles a form of oppression, brutality, and inequality can trigger the emergency response system (fight, flight, or freeze).
Participants will gain more knowledge on how trauma impacts the brain, as well as the brain’s prime directives and how threats against those directives trigger emotional and physiological responses. Participants will learn how systems of oppression have created threats to the brain’s primes directives in African Americans. Finally, participants will learn about treatment approaches that will be effective for treating individuals experiencing this form of trauma.
2. Generational Trauma Amongst Human Trafficking Survivors - Mary Kate Waggoner and Megan Vermillion, Education and Outreach Co-Chairs, Summit County Collaborative Against Human Trafficking
Presentation will discuss how generational trauma can be inherited and affect the well-being of human trafficking survivors. We will also discuss the traumatic effects of familial trafficking, and best practices for helping clients break generational trauma patterns. Participants will increase knowledge of generational trauma is and its effects, discuss the interrelatedness of generational trauma and familial trafficking, share best practices for working with those affected by generational trauma.
3. Preventing Vicarious Trauma among Helping Professionals: An Employer’s Role –Sandy Parker, MS, RN & Megan McGonigal, Rape Crisis Center of Summit & Medina Counties
Helping professionals provide valuable care to victims of trauma, but are at risk for negative psychological effects, themselves, through exposure to indirect trauma. Organizations employing helping professionals should provide the necessary training, support, and resources to prevent vicarious trauma among employees. Participants will be able to identify signs of vicarious trauma in helping professionals. Additionally, strategies to support helping professionals including recruitment, education, safety, and health will be presented.
Participants will have a better understanding of how to incorporate psychological safety into policies and management practices. Finally, participants will learn cost-effective ways to prevent vicarious trauma among helping professionals in the work place.
