October 29-30, 2025 (2-day training, 4.5 hours per day)
This interactive training presents an updated, six-session trauma curriculum entitled Healing Trauma+: A Brief Intervention for Women and Gender-Diverse People. Over the years, the understanding of gender has shifted from the binary male-female model to a more inclusive and expansive model. In order to reflect these changes, the evidence-based Healing Trauma program has been issued in an updated, third edition with an expanded definition of “gender responsive” that includes the experiences of transgender and nonbinary people.
The focus is on the core things that both staff members and clients need: an understanding of what trauma is, its process, and its impact on both the inner self (thoughts, feelings, beliefs, values) and the outer self (behavior and relationships). Program topics include: the process of trauma, power and abuse, the intersection of trauma and SUDs, grounding and self-soothing techniques, and healthy relationships. Healing Trauma+ includes cognitive-behavioral therapeutic strategies, mindfulness, guided imagery, and expressive arts. It is particularly designed for settings that require a shorter intervention, such as jails, domestic violence agencies, sexual assault services, and short-term addiction treatment. The program materials consist of a facilitator guide and participant workbook, both of which are on a flash drive to allow for easy duplication. The workbook is written in both English and Spanish.
