A Brief Intervention for Women and Gender-Diverse People
Dr. Covington and Ms. Russo's innovative program Healing Trauma+ is a short 6 session evidence-based intervention designed for cisgender women, transgender people, and those who are nonbinary or gender fluid and have experienced a wide variety of traumatic experiences – particularly relational abuse. Space will be limited for this interactive virtual training.
This interactive training presents a new, six-session trauma curriculum entitled Healing Trauma+: A Brief Intervention for Women and Gender-Diverse People. Over the years, the understanding of gender has shifted from the binary male-female model to a more inclusive and expansive model. In order to reflect these changes, the evidence-based Healing Trauma program has been issued in a new, third edition with an expanded definition of “gender responsive” that includes the experiences of transgender and nonbinary people.
The focus is on the core things that both staff members and clients need: an understanding of what trauma is, its process, and its impact on both the inner self (thoughts, feelings, beliefs, values) and the outer self (behavior and relationships). Program topics include: the process of trauma, power and abuse, the intersection of trauma and SUDs, grounding and self-soothing techniques, and healthy relationships. Healing Trauma+ includes cognitive-behavioral therapeutic strategies, mindfulness, guided imagery, and expressive arts. It is particularly designed for settings that require a shorter intervention, such as jails, domestic violence agencies, sexual assault services, and short-term addiction treatment. The program materials consist of a facilitator guide and participant workbook, both of which are on a flash drive to allow for easy duplication. The workbook is written in both English and Spanish.
This training is conducted by our Certified Trainer Eileen Russo, MA, LADC, professor (emeritus) and retired program coordinator for the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselor program with Gateway Community College in New Haven, CT. Ms. Russo is also co-author of the Healing Trauma+ materials. Ms. Russo will present along with with Amy Myers, an Assistant Clinical Professor of Social Work at the Yale Child Study Center. Throughout this interactive training they will discuss how the treatment program materials can be used with women in the criminal justice system.
October 8-9, 2024 (2 day training, 4 hours per day)
View our Zoom Participant Guide for helpful suggestions to prepare for the training.
$225 per person. Deadline to register: Oct 7, 2024
7 NAADAC continuing education credits (CE's). Please see below for additional information.
Purchase Orders: If organizations want to register multiple people using a Purchase Order, please email your request to training@stephaniecovington.com for more information.
Cancelation Clause: If you can no longer attend a training you've registered for, you must email training@stephaniecovington.com with your request to transfer into another course or request a refund. Refunds, mins a 25% administration fee, are available up to 1 week ahead of the training so people on waitlist can be accommodated.
Purchasing materials for this training is not required. After you register you will be sent a link for the training as well as printable PDF of the PowerPoint and any handouts that are used during the training. If you would like a copy of the Healing Trauma+ program Facilitator's Guide and Participant's Workbook, these are available on a flash drive. After purchasing, you can duplicate as many Facilitator Guides and Participant's Workbooks as you need for staff and participants.
Please visit our online bookstore or see our Book Order Form for additional information and ordering, or email kim@stephaniecovington.com.
The facilitator’s manual is a step-by-step guide containing the theory, structure, and content needed for running groups. The participant’s workbook allows women to process and record the therapeutic experience. The materials are designed to be user-friendly and self-instructive. This allows the Healing Trauma+ program to be implemented by staff with a wide range of training and experience.
This virtual training is open to the general public, but space is limited for this interactive training so register now.
We have a wide variety of people attend our trainings from licensed professionals (Masters and Doctorial Level) as well as paraprofessionals and peer-facilitators. Because professionals tend to work in interdisciplinary teams, this course is created for social workers, counselors, therapists, clinical supervisors, correctional professionals, and program administrators.
This virtual training is open to the general public, but space is limited for this interactive training so register now.
We have a wide variety of people attend our trainings from licensed professionals (Masters and Doctorial Level) as well as paraprofessionals and peer-facilitators. Because professionals tend to work in interdisciplinary teams, this course is created for social workers, counselors, therapists, clinical supervisors, correctional professionals, and program administrators.
Dr. Stephanie S. Covington is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, provider number 250526. For more information, please visit http://www.naadac.org/providers
Attendees of this training will receive 7 NAADAC continuing education credits (CE’s). Attendees must attend all 2 days, 4 hours per day plus complete the evaluation form at the end of training to receive credit. NAADAC CEs are approved by the following organizations and boards: https://www.naadac.org/naadac-ce-approvals
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