Join us as we learn to effectively and sensitively communicate with trauma survivors that we are their ally and advocate. Together we will explore five phrases and four steps to becoming an ally and advocate. Combined these phrases and steps make the acronym – A.D.V.O.C.A.T.E.E.

Recently campaigns such as Black Lives Matter; Stop Asian Hate; Me too, arose – even amidst the Pandemic. People all around us seek to feel loved and accepted. But how do we create an environment that is welcoming and safe for trauma survivors in our churches, schools, and organizations? When we discuss such difficult topics as abortion, purity, divorce, and more, how do we help trauma survivors to feel loved and accepted rather than further isolating, shaming, and silencing them?

This workshop introduces the trauma informed Christian discipleship that Dr. Yoo has recently developed – integrating biblical principles and scientific discoveries to provide a discipleship journey guide with trauma informed companionship. The presenter offers Scriptural bases and themes for trauma informed care and discipleship (such as peace and presence) which are congruent with the importance of safety and relational availability from the scientific discoveries for trauma recovery and resilience.

This workshop provides the introductory steps for building communities of belonging to prevent substance and other harmful behaviors using based on a trauma informed care paradigm. Interpersonal neuroscience asserts that a sense of belonging creates safety and a firm foundation for trauma informed community. Dr. Yoo presents the steps on how to build resilient communities and promote an effective recovery atmosphere, creating communities of belonging.

In this workshop, we will discuss what grief is and address grief education & myths surrounding grief recovery. We will talk about what to say and what not to say or do when walking with someone who has experienced grief. Finally, we will address actions that help us recover from loss as well as specific ways to help children with grief and loss.

This course will address the issues of Secondary Traumatic Stress, Compassion Fatigue, and Burnout among professionals from educators, social workers, and first responders. You can’t pour from an empty cup. We will discuss the issuers of vicarious trauma and how trauma affects the whole person, mind, and soul. We will conclude with best practices for healing and coping with our stress from the 8 dimensions of wellness.

What is Trauma? We will discuss the different types of trauma, the impact of tauma’s on the whole person and how we heal from trauma.

Have you ever been in a conversation where someone shares something incredibly painful and you don’t know how to respond? Perhaps they shared about a traumatic moment in their life, or pain they are currently experiencing. What you say in those moments matter. In this interactive workshop, we are going to equip you to sit in those moments with confidence and ask powerful questions, rather than attempting to fix the situation or simply avoid hurting people all together.

Learn how to create Self-Care plans and create & use Boundaries. Discover what are Red Flags & Healthy Elements, and how to identify when someone feels unsafe.

Deborah and Katie will share their testimonies, leading you to learn how to empower individuals who have suffered trauma.

This workshop goes behind the scenes with the developers of the Youth Resilience Empowerment training, part of the AZ ACEs Consortium’s Resilience Empowerment Project. Participants will gain insight into how the training was developed in partnership with youth with lived experience. You will learn about the hits, the misses, and the amazing creative process that unfolds when we create environments where youth feel safe, empowered, and powerful.

Research tells us that RELATIONSHIPS are critical to healing and resilience. This is even more critical for youth who rely on adults in their lives to care about them and keep them safe. We know it is relationships with caring, consistent, SAFE adults that help mitigate the negative outcomes of ACEs and trauma. But…do we really know what a SAFE ADULT is? This workshop will help you write your “resume” to get the job of your dreams: SAFE ADULT.

he sympathetic nervous system calms down your parasympathetic nervous system, i.e. your vagus nerve! When stress, mood and shock kick in it can break down the vagus nerve’s function. When we take care of ourselves, exercise resilience and build post traumatic grnwth our bodies can work to restore balance in our bodies. But what does it really mean to be resilient? And do you have what it takes to bounce back? Join Kelley to learn how to embrace the stressors around us, and overcome & thrive in the process!

Active listening is more than using your ears! In a world where we are bombarded with noise, so much gets lost. We let the most important parts of connection slip through the cracks. When we learn to actively listen, the person we are listening to experiences the power of empathy and connection. Join Kelley and listen in on ways to enrich your relationships – wherever you lead, serve, and live.

The community resiliency model is focused on teaching people that human beings respond to stressful and traumatic experiences in a similar way, and also have the ability to bounce back to their best selves after difficult life experiences. This is called the Resiliency zone. CRM teaches a set of six wellness skills to help regulate your body to a natural state of well being after experiencing a distressful time. These skills are so simple that they can be taught across cultures to both children and adults. The model is based on leading neuroscience development about the autonomic nervous system and the ability to create new pathways in our brain.

The community resiliency model is focused on teaching people that human beings respond to stressful and traumatic experiences in a similar way, and also have the ability to bounce back to their best selves after difficult life experiences. This is called the Resiliency zone. CRM teaches a set of six wellness skills to help regulate your body to a natural state of well being after experiencing a distressful time. These skills are so simple that they can be taught across cultures to both children and adults. The model is based on leading neuroscience development about the autonomic nervous system and the ability to create new pathways in our brain.

Youth trauma statistics have gone up exponentially in every major category: abuse, online child exploitation, sextortion, child trafficking, bullying, and self-harm have increased youth suicide rates over 50%. The workshop objectives are to: Formulate prevention education methods, examine the scope and impact of trauma and construct self-care methods, discover community resources, and network to construct a plan for community collaboration. As individuals learn how to execute their role, the expected result is to save children’s lives, prevent further abuse, protect youth and provide tangible therapy for healing. This will decrease trauma statistics across the board in our communities.

Learn how to create Self-Care plans and create & use Boundaries. Discover what are Red Flags & Healthy Elements, and how to identify when someone feels unsafe.

Deborah and Katie will share their testimonies, leading you to learn how to empower individuals who have suffered trauma.

The goal of this presentation is to challenge what you think you know about drug use and to challenge you to make an impact! We look at the origins of the opioid epidemic and briefly explore some of the science behind substance use disorders and the addictive nature of opioids. We will discuss the stigma of drug use and how trauma factors contribute to a person’s likelihood of abusing drugs. We will also talk about fentanyl, its many forms, and how easy access to it continues to fuel this deadly epidemic. We discuss Narcan, one of our best tools for saving a life during an opioid overdose. Most importantly, we will talk about what each one of us can do to make an impact.

This workshop goes behind the scenes with the developers of the Youth Resilience Empowerment training, part of the AZ ACEs Consortium’s Resilience Empowerment Project. Participants will gain insight into how the training was developed in partnership with youth with lived experience. You will learn about the hits, the misses, and the amazing creative process that unfolds when we create environments where youth feel safe, empowered, and powerful.