Trauma-Informed Care and I/DD

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Target Audience

Social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel, mental health professionals, clinicians, health and human service practitioners, and other health care professionals.

Description

According to research, people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) are more likely to experience trauma than those without I/DD. The interplay of I/DD and trauma can result in high levels of distress for individuals, which, when unaddressed, can lead to poor outcomes and further trauma. The trainer will utilize case studies and research to describe trauma in the I/DD community, as well as provide information about trauma-informed care. Trainer will utilize evidence-based practices (positive psychology and the neuro-sequential model) to discuss effective ways to prevent and intervene in crisesfor people who have co-occurring I/DD and trauma.

Date and Time
NEW DATE
March 21, 2023
9:00am-11:15am

Faculty
Eileen Slade, LCSW
Assistant Director
NC START Central

This presenter is being supported through a partnership between UNC-CH School of Social Work and the NCAHEC Program.

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Objectives

• Explain trauma, including “big-T,” “little-t,” and complex trauma.
• Define intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD).
• Discuss the impact of trauma on individuals with I/DD, including rates of reported trauma as well as ways that trauma may present in individuals with I/DD.
• Describe components of trauma-informed care and considerations for people with I/DD.
• Outline positive psychology practices to mitigate the impact of trauma on and build resilience in individuals with I/DD.
• Apply Dr. Bruce Perry’s neuro-sequential model to design support for individuals with I/DD experiencing trauma responses.
• Identify resources and strategies to address trauma in the I/DD community.
• Identify stereotypes or assumptions that impede trauma-informed care for individuals with I/DD.

Contact

Gabriela Staley MEd, 704-512-6523

Sessions