Childhood Trauma: Digging Deeper

About this Session: Join the Athens CASA team for a look into childhood trauma. Participants will explore how trauma impacts the children we serve and how it should impact the way we work. Participants are asked to complete a pre-reading (will be provided upon sign up). The session will open with the viewing of an informative video, followed by an in-depth, but concise conversation about the current research on trauma along with implications for practice. Participants will learn how early trauma impacts individuals across their lifespan and will be able to apply the appropriate conceptual framework to their practice.

About the Presenters: Jenny Stotts, MA, MS, LSW is the Executive Director of Athens CASA/GAL Program. She is a social worker with extensive experience and training in trauma-informed care and has published a number of articles on TIC and trauma competent communities. She is joined in this session by Tara Huffman,…