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Bridges out of Poverty 2 virtual training will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2020. If you are looking to counter poverty... More… Bridges out of Poverty 2 virtual training will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2020. If you are looking to counter poverty or its impact on people and businesses in your community, Bridges Out of Poverty 2 offers innovative concepts and training that helps employers, community organizations, social-service agencies, and individuals address poverty in a comprehensive way.Less…

Research shows that 67% of the population has experienced at least one Adverse Childhood Experience. These trauma-based adversities are... More… Research shows that 67% of the population has experienced at least one Adverse Childhood Experience. These trauma-based adversities are predictive of a multitude of toxic physical, mental and social outcomes throughout a person’s lifetime. As a society and as individuals, we need to be better informed and prepared to prevent and address the traumatic impact of childhood adversities. In this multi-media, interactive workshop, professionals work together to build a powerful image that helps them appreciate the complex nature of trauma and its aftermath.Less…

The emotional and physical cost of being an engaged and empathetic caregiver can be an occupational hazard. Considering the potential... More… The emotional and physical cost of being an engaged and empathetic caregiver can be an occupational hazard. Considering the potential impact of vicarious and secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, and burn-out, caregivers are provided with critical steps in identifying signs and symptoms of each. Additionally, practical skills and a commitment to self-care are an integral part of this interactive workshop. You will be e-mailed the Zoom link and any handouts two weeks prior to the training. Less…

Dr. Steve Simms is a licensed psychologist and a licensed marriage and family therapist. He is the co-director of the Philadelphia... More… Dr. Steve Simms is a licensed psychologist and a licensed marriage and family therapist. He is the co-director of the Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center and an independent practitioner in Media, Pennsylvania. He specializes in helping caregivers free children, adolescents and young adults trapped in self-defeating, life altering or life threatening patterns. He currently teaches and consults with home-based family therapy programs, public and private mental health/alcohol and drug treatment programs and public children and youth services. He is a former staff psychologist at the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic and the Division of Oncology, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, as well as, a former Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Less…

Building on information provided in Trauma 101, professionals expand their understanding of trauma and are provided specific skills... More… Building on information provided in Trauma 101, professionals expand their understanding of trauma and are provided specific skills that enhance abilities to interact in emotionally and relationally healthy ways with people impacted by trauma. As professionals become trauma-aware, they have a responsibility to prevent, avoid and respond to trauma. In this hands-on, interactive workshop professionals are provided opportunities to implement and practice the skills presented.Less…

Enhancing cultural competence and encouraging cultural humility is essential to increasing access and improving the standard of care... More… Enhancing cultural competence and encouraging cultural humility is essential to increasing access and improving the standard of care for traumatized children, families, and communities. Cultural awareness, responsiveness, and understanding need to be infused at every level to be effective in addressing the needs of those who have experienced trauma. With both presentation and group interaction, participants will identify forces that contribute to behaviors that build or decrease emotional health in individuals and systems. You will be e-mailed the Zoom link and any handouts two weeks prior to the training. Less…