Participants will gain basic understanding of Trauma and the impact it has on individuals. We will discuss what adverse childhood experiences are and how that relates to our practice. There will be some reflection on your current practices and your learning environments. Throughout this workshop Amy will encourage participants to be mindful of their own experiences and the potential impact this has on their practice. Trauma Informed practice shifts the lens that we see through while fostering healthy and safe relationships. The goal of our day together is to help participants interact with individuals using a trauma informed lens, to develop Trauma Informed perspective and develop relationships that cultivate safety, trust and compassion.
Facilitator Biography: Born and raised in Atlantic Canada, Amy Sullivan thrives in the Maritime environment. With her children and partner, she lives happily on the shore of St Margaret’s Bay. Amy enjoys hiking local trails and exploring other Nova Scotian locales.
After 20 years in early childhood education, in 2017 Amy successfully completed a program qualifying her as a Registered Professional Counsellor. Since then, she received instruction and training in Critical Incident Stress Managements with Paul Mackenzie and Certification in Compassion Fatigue education.
Amy has a passion for supporting and educating individuals in areas such as Compassion Fatigue/Vicarious Trauma, Self Care and Self Regulation and Trauma Informed Practice. It is through her work with vulnerable populations that she developed programs specifically for groups in sectors healing from trauma.
*Please note lunch will be on your own, we will have a one hour break.