Children of Trauma and Resilience

It begins with a strong focus on resilience and includes an exploration of how core values and beliefs direct the way professionals work with children. The four universal needs of all human beings as explained by the Circle of Courage® model including belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity are explained and discussed. Participants learn about the experience of trauma as one that impacts a person’s body and shown a demonstration of trauma’s impact on the brain. Participants learn the importance of sensory-based interventions and how to assess a child’s private logic and universal needs. Finally, participants practice the development of trauma-informed and resilience-focused support plans for youth.

Presenter information:

Caherine Lachman has been living and working in SE Ohio for the last 22 years.  A licensed school counselor, her professional experience in the region has included working for multiple non-profits, supporting families and children experiencing homelessness, kinship families, and working as an elementary school counselor.  Catherine became interested in the way that trauma impacts children and families several years ago when she attended a Starr Commonwealth training sponsored by statewide efforts to educate about trauma and moving toward resiliency. She found training with this organization to be practical, hands on and encouraging, and became passionate about sharing the knowledge with others who intersect with families who have experienced trauma.  As a Starr Commonwealth Certified Trainer, she is able to train both community members and organizations, as well as train schools in the model of becoming a Trauma Informed Resilient School.