Description

Attention: Thank you for your interest in our Trauma-Informed training! Registration for the January 16 workshop in Jefferson City is now closed. However, LIMITED SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ATTENDEES REQUIRING LODGING. To register for one of the lodging slots, contact Tammy Walden directly at Tammy@mjja.org.

Registration here: http://betheirhero-jeffcity.eventbrite.com/

Join us at the Jefferson City Police Department for a special event focused on trauma informed care. Presented by Handle With Care MO & MJJA with speaker Josh Varner. It will be a day of learning and empowerment as we explore trauma-informed care and how you can be a hero in someone’s healing journey!

Two out of every three students in the United States are impacted by a traumatic event.

At this training you will:

• • Learn how to identify and support individuals impacted by trauma

• • Learn how the brain and body respond to trauma and how that impacts behavior – in the classroom, at home, and in the community

• • Leave with a CALL TO ACTION and be equipped to respond and support students impacted by trauma

This training is FREE. Lunch is provided.

Limited lodging available for those traveling 75 miles or further.

Credits Available:

4.0 clock hours and .4 CEU’s

CLE 4.8 credit hours

POST 4 hours Interpersonal

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Josh Varner is a trauma informed speaker and author with a PASSION for helping individuals and schools to support students who have been impacted by childhood trauma. Josh has presented over 400 high energy, informative, interactive presentations to audiences all over the country. Along with speaking Josh has been a mental health professional, school counselor and coordinated an at-risk student program. Josh has experience in the classroom working with traumatized students and knows what will work for educators.