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SAS "Fundamentals of Trauma Informed Care and Practice"

Event Type
Lecture
Sponsor
Campus Honors Program
Location
TBD Bevier Hall, 905 S Goodwin, Urbana, IL
Date
Oct 24, 2024   5:15 - 6:30 pm  
Speaker
Karen Simms
Registration
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E-Mail
chp@illinois.edu
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Karen Simms, Trauma and Resilience Initiative           

This elective program offers an overview of the foundational principles of trauma-informed care, designed for students from a variety of disciplines. Participants will explore the impact of trauma on individuals and communities, learn to recognize signs of trauma, and develop skills to create supportive, healing-centered environments. Through lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, students will gain a deeper understanding of how to apply trauma-informed approaches in their future professional roles, fostering resilience and well-being in diverse settings.

Karen Crawford Simms, MAMFT is the founder of the Trauma & Resilience Initiative, Inc. (TRI), a non-profit organization committed to training, educating, and advocating for trauma-specific services. Through TRI, Karen and her team provide a comprehensive array of support aimed at fostering resilience, healing, and justice for individuals, families, organizations, and communities.        

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