WORKSHOPS
SUPPORTING SURVIVORS NEAR AND FAR
“Optimism for me isn’t a passive expectation that things will get better; it’s a conviction that if we can make things better — that whatever suffering we see, no matter how bad it is, we can help people if we don’t lose hope and we don’t look away.”
-Melinda Gates
AGENCY WORKSHOPS & TRAININGS
Workshops and trainings are available to support agencies in building capacity to serve the unique and holistic needs of survivors with empathy and sensitivity. Drawing on my background as a professor and educator, I design trainings that are not only informative but also highly interactive, tailored to engage participants in meaningful dialogue and practical skill-building. I have conducted workshops and trainings for community organizations throughout the Bay Area, including Alameda County Behavioral Health and their Community Based Organizations, Mind Therapy Clinic, Seneca Centers, Alta Bates Continuing Medical Education Grand Rounds, Alameda County Victim-Witness Services Division, and the San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team. I welcome invitations to develop a workshop or training for your agency. Example and past trainings include:
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Trauma 101: The Basics of Psychological Trauma and Traumatic Stress
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Assessing Psychological Trauma and Associated Features
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Self-Care: Reducing and Preventing Burnout
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Vicarious Trauma and How to Heal
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Interpersonal Trauma: The Effects on Body, Mind, and Spirit
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Empirically Supported Treatments for PTSD
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Trauma-Focused Therapy: An Introduction to Cognitive Processing Therapy
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Successes and Challenges in Cognitive Processing Therapy
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Advanced Trauma-Informed Strategies for Supporting DV Survivors in Unsheltered and Mobile Contexts
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I can consult with your agency to design a workshop specific to the needs of your staff and the population you serve. Get in touch to let me know your interests and assist you in identifying and refining your goals for an agency workshop or training.