Navigating Childhood Trauma: Understanding and Intervening for Healing
Date/Time
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Date: Friday, 4/11/25 Time: 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET Location: LIVE STREAM Cost: Early Bird Registration: $74.99 After March 28th registration is $99.99 Credits: 5 CE Credits |
Presenters
Presented by:
Blair Scott, LPC
Blair Scott is a licensed professional counselor from Charleston, SC. She graduated from Appalachian State with a BA in Psychology and an MA in Community Counseling, as well as a certificate in infant mental health and expressive arts therapy. She currently works at Dorchester mental health and is a school-based therapist primarily working with elementary-aged children and their caregivers. She provides individual and family therapy and collaborates with teachers.
Blair has extensive training and experience working with children/teens and families who have experienced trauma. She started her career working at Thompson Child and Family Focus (TCFF) which is an intensive residential program for children and teens who experienced complex trauma. She was fortunate to receive direct training from attachment specialists who provided consulting for the agency. This began Blair’s passion for understanding the impact of early life experiences, attachment and healing.
Blair is a lifelong learner and has continued to deepen her skills by attending training in a variety of topics and modalities. She is trained in evidenced based modalities for treating trauma, to include TF-CBT and EMDR with modification for children. Blair deeply believes that we must support caregivers caring for children to bring about the most change. She has seen the impact of generational trauma and works hard to help break cycles and strengthen families. She highly values her relationships with the children and families and is honored to be a part of their healing journey. Blair deeply believes in the resilience of people and the potential for healing and growth and is grateful to work in a field that is so impactful and rewarding.
When Blair is not working, she is spending time with her husband, two children and dog. She loves spending time with friends and family, being outdoors, reading and taking baths.
Jen Alexander, MA, NCC, SB-RPT, and Educator, Trauma Expert, Author, PD Facilitator
Most know Jen Alexander as Ms. Jen. She's an experienced trauma-informed educator, school counselor, expert on developmental trauma, global speaker, and consultant. Jen is also the author of Building Trauma-Sensitive Schools and Supporting Students and Staff After COVID-19. Her passion is helping others help kids. To learn more, visit her website, MsJenAlexander.com
Navigating Childhood Trauma: Understanding and Intervening for Healing
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ET: Log In / Virtual Networking
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET: Presentation-See event flyer for detailed agenda
COST:
Early Bird Registration: $74.99
After March 28th registration is $99.99
Plus U Member – Free
Continuing Education Credits
Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact Hours
Counselors –
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact Hours
NY State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Contact Hours
Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credits.
Overview
Navigating Childhood Trauma: Understanding and Intervening for Healing is a 5-hour continuing education training designed for social workers, counselors, case managers, and nurses. This training will equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of how trauma affects the brain and its implications throughout childhood and adolescence. The first session, led by a trauma expert, will delve into the neurobiological effects of trauma, emotional dysregulation, and developmental challenges in young individuals. Additionally, there will be a focus on early childhood trauma and developmental attachments necessary for overall mental health during childhood.
In the second session, esteemed counselor and educator Jen Alexander will present practical counseling interventions, focusing on trauma recovery in both school and therapeutic settings. This interactive and dynamic training will provide tools and techniques to foster resilience and healing in children impacted by trauma. Attendees will leave with actionable knowledge to enhance their professional practice in supporting vulnerable populations.
By Attending Our Workshop, You Will Be Able To:
- Identify the neurobiological impact of trauma on the developing brain and its behavioral manifestations in children and adolescents.
- Examine the long-term implications of unresolved childhood trauma on emotional regulation and developmental milestones.
- Recognize signs of trauma-related struggles in children within clinical, school, and community settings.
- Apply creative, trauma-informed counseling interventions to support children and adolescents in improving safety, healthy relationships, and culturally-sustaining regulation while recovering from big stress.
- Develop strategies for building trauma-sensitive environments in early childhood settings, schools, therapy sessions, and other caregiving contexts.