Community Summit on Trauma & Adversity Nov 19, 2015 

Join us for our 9th Annual Community Summit! Learn how recent research and brain science changes everything we thought about how many are affected by trauma and what helps heal. Dr. Sandra Bloom, co-developer of the Sanctuary Model, will be our keynote speaker, panel moderator, and a breakout session leader. #TraumaSummit2015

Did you know?

• According to the CDC, “Childhood abuse, neglect, and exposure to other traumatic stressors which we term Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) are common. Almost two-thirds of our study participants reported at least one ACE, and more than one of five reported three or more ACE. The short- and long-term outcomes of these childhood exposures include a multitude of health and social problems.”
• Several studies strongly implicate the incidence of adverse childhood experiences in the development of PTSD among combat veterans.
• You and your organization can play a role in preventing or healing trauma in our community.

Summit Highlights:

8 to 9 am - Registration; continental breakfast; visit exhibit tables

9:15 to 11 am - Dr. Bloom's Keynote Address- Creating Sanctuary: What do we mean by trauma-informed and trauma-responsive communities, and why do we need them?

11:15 to noon - Dr. Bloom moderates panel discussion - perspectives on trauma from the mental, physical, and spiritual realms

Noon to 12:45 pm - Lunch; visit exhibit tables

12:45 to 1:45 pm - Breakouts Round 1

2:00 to 3:15 pm - Breakouts Round 2 - community discussion around advancing this work together

3:30 to 3:50 pm - Wrap-Up

Topics for Breakout Round 1: For details, click here and open Sessions and Speakers attachment.

Childhood trauma - treatments and modalities

Intro to newer trauma treatments

PTSD & TBI among veterans - challenges and healing

Sanctuary model specifics, trauma across the lifespan, creating trauma-informed workplaces

Spiritual aspects of trauma

Trauma in older adults

Continuing Education Credits:

Licensed social workers, marriage and family therapists and professional counselors will qualify for 3.0 hours of CEUs. Family Services of Montgomery County is a pre-approved provider of CEUs for the professions named above and will be providing these credits at no charge.

Nursing credits have been applied for. This continuing nursing activity was approved by Abington Memorial Hospital as an accredited provider by the PA Department of Health Licensure and the Joint Commission. The program has been applied 5.0 contact hours.

Act 48 credits for teachers may be available. Follow the procedure established by your school. We will provide a certificate of attendance as necessary.

In all cases, the participant must remain for the entire program and complete any required evaluation or post-test to obtain credits. No partial credit can be given.

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