4 Part Series: From Trauma Informed to Trauma Responsive Master Classes

The George Hull Centre Institute of Childhood Trauma and Attachment is dedicated to transforming how child and youth serving sectors respond to childhood trauma.The Institute aims to elevate practice by contributing to research, advocating for appropriate treatment of traumatised children and youth, and disseminating training and knowledge across the province.

The Institute of Childhood Trauma and Attachment

A four part series for professionals where we will take a complex children's mental health case study from intake through closing.

Feb 28, Mar 28, Apr 25, Jun 13, 2022 , 9:00am - 2:00pm EST ****TICKETS PURCHASED AFTER FEBRUARY 25, 12:00 EST WILL RECEIVE FEB 28 LINK ON MARCH 1ST, 2022. ALL SESSION RECORDINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.****Sessions include: The Importance of Trauma Informed Care February 28, 2022, 9:00 am - 2:00pm EST-Speakers: Psychologist Dr. Sian Phillips, Social Worker Kristin Gionfriddo, Director of the Institute of Childhood Trauma and Attachment Leticia Gracia. Let’s understand what happens to the nervous system and brain in the face of sustained danger and life threat. We will introduce you to 16 year old Jackson and his family. Using what we understand about how trauma impacts all aspects of development, we will get a sense of how his and his family’s life has been shaped by relational trauma. We will take you through the steps to screen and assess trauma and its impacts and arrive at formulations and treatment plans that are trauma responsive. In this first master class, we will be focusing on Jackson’s individual needs and how we understand and respond to his symptoms. we will also explore how Jackson’s symptoms are impacting his family members. In subsequent sessions we will be focusing on how to respond to families and systems. Video taped examples will be shown. Supporting Families March 28, 2022, 9:00 am - 2:00pm EST-Speakers: Psychologist Dr. Sian Phillips, Social Worker Kristin Gionfriddo, Director of the Institute of Childhood Trauma and Attachment Leticia Gracia. During this class we will discuss how to support families of complex clients. How do we understand what is happening for the parent/s? How can we work with the family to begin to heal past hurt? Returning to our case study, we will work with Jackson’s mom to understand and resolve her shame and experiences of loss. We will help her understand and tolerate her son’s anger and repair the damage to their relationship. As the trust in the relationship develops, we will discuss how to invite her into parenting from an attachment perspective where she can provide both limits and nurturing in a way that helps Jackson feel safer. Video taped examples will be shown. Supporting Systems April 25, 2022, 9:00 am - 2:00pm EST-Speakers: Pediatric Psychiatrist Dr. Greg Lodenquai, Manager of the George Hull Centre Libby's Place Live-in Program Karen Mighty, Principal Mike Blackburn, Psychologist Dr. Sian Phillips, Social Worker Kristin Gionfriddo, Director of the Institute of Childhood Trauma and Attachment Leticia GraciaIn this class, we discuss the need for interdisciplinary approaches and how to navigate systems that may not have a trauma informed lens. We will focus on how we might help others adopt a more trauma informed perspective through collaboration and support. (Focusing on how we create trauma informed spaces and support other service providers to respond in a trauma sensitive way). In our case study, it becomes apparent that Jackson needs psychiatric care and may require a period of live in care. We speak to a psychiatrist, a clinician with extensive experience working with youth in live in care, and a principal to provide wrap around services. Supporting Yourself and Your Colleagues June 13, 2022, 9:00 am - 2:00pm EST -Speakers: Pediatric Psychiatrist Dr. Upasana Krishnadev, Psychologist Dr. Sian Phillips, Social Worker Kristin Gionfriddo, Director of the Institute of Childhood Trauma and Attachment Leticia Gracia In this culminating class, we discuss the impact on clinicians of working with complex individuals and families. We will revisit the concepts of compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and moral injury, and how our empathy and ability to think flexibly can become blocked. We’ll explore ways to take care of yourself so you can continue to care for others. Using our case study, we will look at points at which the work becomes hard and how you might be able to help yourself.We will bring the case to a close, incorporating all the elements we have discussed in the Master Class sessions. Recordings of all sessions will be available to all registrants until July 13, 2022. All cancellations must be sent in writing via email to jframst@georgehull.on.ca. Refund requests will be accepted up until February 25th, 2022 at 5PM EST. A $25 administrative fee will be applied to all refunds in addition to Eventbrite ticket fees, which are non-refundable. Cancellations after February 25th, 2021 or no shows will not be eligible for a refund.For more FAQ click here and scroll down: https://georgehullcentre.ca/institute/training-knowledge-dissemination/moving-from-trauma-informed-to-trauma-responsive-in-complex-childrens-mental-health-cases/

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