FVCC Presents Trauma Informed Law & LAMP Training: Neurobiology of Trauma

The Wood Buffalo Family Violence Coordinating Council (WBFVCC) presents Lori Gill’s “Trauma Informed Law: Neurobiology of Trauma and LAMP Training Following Sexual Assault and Interpersonal Violence”, a two-day, cross-disciplinary training designed for law enforcement, advocates, mental health professionals, and prosecutors.

Participants will be provided with lunch, refreshments, and light snacks throughout both days of training.

Please note that Day 1 can be attended as a standalone session for those unable to attend both days.

This session explores the neurobiology of trauma and introduces LAMP strategies that enhance trauma-informed responses for individuals impacted by sexual assault and interpersonal violence. Participants will gain insight into the neurological, physiological, cognitive, and emotional effects of trauma.

Training topics include how trauma influences memory, speech, and recall, as well as best practices for conducting interviews and promoting emotional regulation in survivors. The evidence-based LAMP curriculum, funded by the Office for Victims of Crime, will be delivered across both days. Participants are encouraged to attend Day 1 before Day 2 to optimize learning outcomes.

Key learning objectives:
• Understand the prevalence and characteristics of sexual assault and interpersonal violence
• Learn how trauma affects brain functioning and memory processes
• Examine the relationship between neurobiology and survivors’ emotional and behavioral responses
• Develop effective approaches for supporting trauma survivors following a traumatic event
• Recognize the personal impact of working with survivors, including vicarious and secondary trauma

Date: January 20th and 21st, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Best Western Plus Sawridge Suites, 410 TaigaNova Crescent, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0T4
Catering: Lunch, refreshments, and light snacks will be provided at no cost for all participants during both days of training. Dietary accommodations can be arranged. Please contact us in advance at Executive.Assistant@waypointswb.ca or by phone at 1(780) 881-8279 to discuss your requirements.

About Presenter: Lori Gill, RP, Certified Trauma Specialist
Founder and Clinical Director of Lori Gill Psychotherapy and the Attachment and Trauma Treatment Centre for Healing (ATTCH) Niagara, a non-profit organization offering free and low-cost trauma-specialized therapy. She is the creator of the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM), an evidence-informed framework integrating sensory processing, somatic therapies, CBT, and bilateral stimulation to support healing across the lifespan.

Lori is an internationally recognized presenter who regularly trains professionals, organizations, and communities in trauma-specialized treatment. Clinically and statistically significant reductions in trauma symptoms have been observed in as little as one session for single-incident trauma processing. Her work is guided by a deep commitment to helping individuals heal from trauma, demonstrating that recovery is possible at any stage of life.

Registration: This training is free, but spaces are limited. Reserve your ticket early to secure your place.