How can we build relationships that are trauma informed and responsive as a vehicle for racial equity?
Racism is a disease that spreads through and permeates at all levels of society (personal, interpersonal, institutional and systemic). Trauma is an experience, a survival response, and a set of learned maladaptive behaviors that support an individual in crisis. US social systems are set up to differentiate who is deserving of compassion and support and who is not - and race is a determining factor. This session is designed for individuals in helping professions (teachers, peer mentors, coaches, mentors, etc.) that regularly interact with youth and adults that have experienced adversity &/or trauma, AND for individuals who want to better support colleagues, family members and friends in working through trauma and crisis. Our goal is to support Black, Indigenous and all People of Color people in obtaining more equitable and trauma-informed care from helping professionals and community members.
In this second session of the Navigating the Intersections series, participants will...
Develop a better understanding of what trauma is, including symptoms and short/long term impacts for individuals.
Gain insight into your own stress responses & triggers, and identify how these cause reactions that can be harmful instead of safe toward those with whom you work.
Build an understanding of why relationships are key to being trauma informed helpers and how they support trust and promote healing and resilience.
Gain trauma informed relationship-building skills and tools.
An enthusiastic professional Life Artist with more than 20 years experience in non-profit mental and behavioral health, Divinity Warmsley’s career has been dedicated to understanding trauma, supporting personal and collective transformation, and creating new possibilities for her community.
Michelle Gaither is an educator with over 15 years of experience, having previously taught preschool, middle & high school; she now work as a DEI Consultant and Trauma facilitator at Village Resiliency.
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