Description & Objectives

Continuing Education Hours: 2.5 CEs for LPC, SW, LMFT, and Psychologists - NBCC Approved

Description: This training will define trauma and its impact on the individual’s behavior; and it will explore the unique traumatic impact of interpersonal violence and sexual violence. Participants will discuss what it means to be trauma-informed and trauma-responsive, both as individuals and as an organization. Practical tips for implementing a trauma-informed approach will be discussed and each individual will walk away with action steps, no matter their role. Lastly, this training will empower participants to identify signs of secondary trauma and effective ways to manage it.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define trauma and the most prevalent forms of trauma in our community
  • Discuss the impact of trauma, both short-term and long-term
  • Outline strategies to implement trauma-informed care throughout all levels of an organization
  • Discuss vicarious trauma and its impact on professionals

Instructor

Chelsea Davis

Chelsea Davis is a Licensed Master Social Worker and the Trauma Trainer for The Women’s Center of Tarrant County. In this position, Chelsea provides trauma-informed, sexual violence prevention and education presentations and training to professionals throughout Tarrant County. She ensures that professionals from a variety of disciplines are equipped with the tools to provide trauma-informed services for clients with an emphasis on strengths-based perspective; and she works to enhance their understanding of both individual and systemic trauma. Chelsea has trained professionals in education, healthcare, law enforcement, therapy, and a variety of other helping professions and non-profit organizations. Chelsea has a passion for violence prevention, and empowers professionals to recognize the risk factors and enhance the protective factors in their communities. Chelsea evaluates up-to-date research publications in order to enhance the content of trainings provided by The Women’s Center Violence Prevention and Education team. Chelsea graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, with an emphasis on practice with children and families. She has been with The Women’s Center since 2019.