An Introduction to Trauma-informed Care

August 22, 2024

2 - 2:30 p.m. ET

ACCME & NAB CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED.

In this brief 30-minute training, nursing facility staff will explore the principles of trauma-informed care and learn techniques for creating a safe environment where both residents and staff can thrive.

Learning objectives:

  1. Define trauma and trauma-informed care.
  2. Learn what happens to the traumatized body and why trauma behavior is misunderstood.
  3. Discover the basic concepts of trauma-informed care.

Speaker:

Dr. LaVerne H. Collins, PhD, LPC, LCMHC, NCC, Owner, New Seasons Counseling, Training & Consulting, LLC

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the center of excellence for behavioral health in nursing facilities (COE-NF)

Established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in partnership with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the COE-NF offers Certified Medicare and Medicaid Nursing Facility Staff a centralized resource hub with easy access to trainings, technical assistance and additional resources, at no cost.

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What We Do

We help nursing facilities to improve the quality of life and care provided for residents who are experiencing a variety of behavioral health disorders, with a focus on Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Co-Occurring Disorders (COD).

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We provide direct technical assistance, evidence-based training, and resources that are appropriate for every member of your long-term care facility — from those providing day-to-day direct care, to clinical and administrative staff.

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