The Impact of Trauma and Stress on Young Children and How to Help

The Impact of Trauma and Stress on Young Children and How to Help

16mar12:00 pm1:00 pmThe Impact of Trauma and Stress on Young Children and How to HelpMore Information12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Event Details

This workshop will provide participants with a base knowledge for how stress and trauma impacts young children (ages 0-6 years). Special attention will be paid to the signs or symptoms young children display that may indicate they have been impacted by stressful events. Strategies for providing trauma-informed care to children in any setting will be introduced.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Participants will be able to define what is considered “trauma” in children under the age of 6 years
  • Participants will be able to identify several ways in which trauma symptoms present in children ages 0-6 years
  • Participants will be able to identify several skills to be used to provide trauma-informed care with children ages 0-6 years
Presenter: Courtney Clark, M.S., LPC is a mental health therapist who has been working with the early childhood population and their caregivers in the home setting since January of 2015. She currently uses an evidenced-based, trauma-informed treatment program in her work with children and caregivers. Courtney currently supervises graduate students and conducts certification training for professionals in this same evidence-based program. Courtney is working at the Behavior Clinic at Penfield Children’s Center in Milwaukee, WI, a current SAMHSA-funded, trauma-informed site.

Time

(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

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