Free Trauma Training Series 2023-2024
WCHD has teamed up with ICOY to sponsor and provide FREE Trauma Informed Care training sessions to community members of Winnebago County to understand the impact of trauma and ways to build resiliency. Â
Participants who successfully attend a minimum of 24 hours of the FREE training sessions offered from
October 2023 to June 2024, will automatically be eligible to receive a Certificate of Acknowledgement.
Trauma Informed Supervision (Virtual Training): November 3, 2023 – 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Trauma Informed Care training for those seeking support in becoming a Trauma Informed Supervisor
Training Description:
Designed for anyone who operates in a leadership/management capacity, this training helps professionals learn how to effectively manage and relate to the individuals they supervise. Participants will learn to provide trauma- informed supervision by understanding how trauma can impact staff and recognizing signs of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) & Training Certificate Information
Two continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for Social Work and Professional Counseling License participants. If you would like to request CEUs, you may do so in the evaluation sent after completing this training.
Training Certificates are only granted to those who attend the training topic and complete the training evaluation.
Must Be A Winnebago County Community Member To Attend. Meeting Link Will Be Sent To Those Who Register.
Disenfranchised & Complex Grief (Virtual Training): December 5, 2023 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Trauma Informed Care training for those seeking support in understanding atypical grief experiences
Training Description:
How do we normalize grief as part of the human experience? During this training we will explore what it means for grief to be ungrievable. We’ll discuss different types of grief, as well as the risk and protective factors that can inform the grieving process. We’ll gain strength-based tools and language for validating loss in different forms in ourselves and others. As a takeaway, we will identify unique characteristics of grief and the relevance to how it impacts our views of self, others, and how we move through and experience the world.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) & Training Certificate Information
Two continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for Social Work and Professional Counseling License participants. If you would like to request CEUs, you may do so in the evaluation sent after completing this training.
Training Certificates are only granted to those who attend the training topic and complete the training evaluation.
Must Be A Winnebago County Community Member To Attend. Meeting Link Will Be Sent To Those Who Register.
2024 Sessions Coming Soon!
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- January 24 – Conference – Topics TBD Â
- February 6 – Virtual – Self Care Coping Strategies
- February 13 – Virtual – Trauma and Attachment
- February 21 – Virtual – Suicide Prevention
- April 16 – Virtual – Culture and Trauma
- April 17 – Virtual – Cultural Humility
- April 30 – Virtual  – Trauma Informed Care Resiliency
- May 14 – Virtual – Trauma LGBTQIA2S Identity
- June 12 – Conference – Topics TBD
Past 2023-2024 Training sessions
Vicarious Trauma (Virtual Training):Â October 11, 2023
Training Description:
During this training session we reviewed the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of vicarious trauma. Participants explored stress responses that can be experienced and the best ways to support services providers. Participants gained increased awareness and understanding of the potential impact of secondary trauma, while also gaining positive responses to vicarious trauma exposure.
Impact Of Trauma (Virtual Training): October 12, 2023
Training Description:
During this training, we explored the impact of trauma on youth and clients. We learned about ACEs, brain development, and common childhood trauma responses and behaviors. We discussed trauma-informed care response strategies to build resilient youth, families, and staff
