Creating Trauma-Informed Spaces: Using Trauma-Informed Design to Promote Healing, Health, and Human Dignity (Virtual Workshop)

Friday May 5, 2023 | 1-2:30PM

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Reset, Reconnect, and Recharge Today by creating trauma-informed environments.

Workshop Description: This 90 minute workshop will explore what it means for a space to be trauma-informed, why this is important, and how to get started in building a trauma-informed space that will promote healing, health, and human dignity. Examples of space transformations will be shared. If you work on a team or for an organization that is interested in becoming more trauma-informed, this workshop will provide concrete steps for creating more healing-centered spaces within your organization or agency. Workshop participants can sign up to receive ongoing technical assistance and support from RAISE.

Resources for Creating Trauma-Informed Environments

For Trauma-Informed Organizations

• Creating Trauma-Informed Spaces: Information Sheet (Fairfax TICN)
• Creating Trauma-Informed Spaces: Facility Review Checklist (Fairfax TICN)
• Trauma-Informed Agency Self-Assessment (Virginia HEALS')

For Trauma-Informed Supervision

• Trauma-Informed Supervision Self-Assessment

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