Mental Health KC Presents…
Mental Health KC Presents is a series of free webinars intended to extend the education and training provided by the Mental Health KC Conference.
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Mental health professionals: Join us for the live webinar in order to receive a one-hour certificate of attendance. Certificates will not be offered for watching replays.
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Trainings and Webinars
Becoming Trauma-Informed: Responding to Trauma and Building Resilience
Presenter: Andrea Dalton, MA, MT-BC, Certified Leadership Coach, Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional
Thursday January 23, 2025 from 12-1pm Central Time (US and Canada)
In this session, we will explore the prevalence of trauma, as well as its impact on brains, bodies, and behaviors. Participants will be introduced to principles and practices of being trauma-informed that support compassionate care and resilience for oneself and the community.
Objectives:
• Recognize the prevalence and impacts of trauma
• Explore the commitments and actions of being trauma-informed
• Discuss ways to respond to someone experiencing the effects of trauma
Zoom Registration for this webinar:
REGISTER HERE
Andrea Dalton worked for nearly 12 years as a board-certified music therapist, primarily in inpatient mental health units in the Kansas City area. She took on the unique opportunity as a trauma informed care consultant in 2016, building on her undying fascination with the way the brain works, a critical appreciation for research, her creative spirit, and a strong commitment to make the world a better place for all people. Andrea currently works as the director of the Center for Trauma Informed Innovation at University Health, developing trauma-informed, culturally-responsive programs, practices, and policies in partnership with schools, healthcare providers, social service agencies, and organizations in the business sector across the country.
Replays of webinars will be available on our YouTube Page within a week of the live webinar taking place. Reminder: Certificates of Attendance are only offered for live webinars, not replays.