Building Resiliency and Empowering our Youth, Families and Communities
UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA AND BUILDING RESILIENCE FOR TEENS
Trauma 101 for TEENS
A three-day in-person training provided by Skye's the Limit Foundation and Partners
-Learn how the impacts of what has happened to you affects your body and behaviors.
-Learn how to be a supportive friend & Learn how to support your friends during a crisis.
-Learn how to communicate effectively with adults.
Ages: 12 - 18 and Young Adults
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"My daughter Skye faced incredible challenges with trauma. Awareness on trauma informed care/response/approach was not readily available for her or myself. We strongly believe that it's important and life saving FOR TEENS to understand trauma and how to live life and respond with an intentional, trauma-informed mindset."
-Keiko Ratcliffe Founder, President Skye's the Limit Foundation
Interested in offering Teen Trauma Trainings in your community, nation-wide? Let's talk! office@skyesthelimit.org
UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA FOR ADULTS
"Understanding the Dragon"
A 3hr. live, virtual training provided by Arizona Trauma Institute
Presentation Dates:
February 28, 2022 9:00am-12:00pm MST - Live, Virtual
May 31, 2022 9:00am-12:00pm MST - Live, Virtual
Sign up to receive sponsorship and attend virtually (*sponsorships are limited and are on a first come basis)
Free for AZ residents if you sign up here!
Ever wonder why THEY act in such annoying ways? Dr. Robert Rhoton, CEO of the Arizona Trauma Institute will be introducing an easy to grasp overview of the science of trauma, toxic stress and adversity. In this 3-hour presentation on the impact of trauma’s far reaching affects you will find practical and useful tools for better communication, and relationships. Early life trauma, toxic stress and adversity impact the brain and nervous system, and even genetic expression. Understanding the basics of the body’s threat/stress response and the predictable responses will help increase compassion for others and enhance empathy in our interactions with family, school and work. Outline: · Starting with the body, not emotions and behavior · Correct responses that are annoying · How the body self corrects · See emotions, thinking and behavior as biological responses · Practical grasp of what should be happening · How to increase personal resilience
Interested in offering a live, 3hr. presentation in your community, Nation-wide? Let's talk! office@skyesthelimit.org
TRAUMA AND ADDICTION FOR ADULTS
Understanding Addiction
A two-day, live virtual training provided by Arizona Trauma Institute
Dates:
February 8th and 9th 2022 - 8:30am - 4:30pm Virtual
August 2nd and 3rd 2022 - 8:30am - 4:30pm Virtual
Sign up to receive sponsorship and attend virtually (*sponsorships are limited and are on a first come basis)
Trainings are two full days each, virtual. We have limited sponsored spots. Space is reserved on a First come basis. Since spots are limited, please only sign-up if you intend to participate in both days.
Free for AZ residents if you sign up here!
Description This training will provide a basic review of trauma, exploring how trauma is created and stored in the brain, body and nervous system. Fundamental information provided regarding how substances and their long- and short-term effects help people deal with trauma symptoms in the form of mitigating and adapting behaviors. Training includes exploration of motivation and meaning behind behaviors related to addiction and recovery from addiction. Attendees will also receive thorough overview of various types of compulsions and addictions as well as biology and predisposition to addiction. Training will provide explanation of the culture of addiction and treatment, a focus on moving from a pathogenic approach of treating addiction to a SALUTOGENIC approach. Finally, the discussion will look at current assessment tools and treatment processes for addiction offering insight and direction on how to enhance trauma informed delivery.
Includes: CEU’s for continuing education • Access to the replay for 2 weeks • Have the handout and other resources • Access to the Master Learning Community on Facebook
Arizona Trauma Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6677. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Arizona Trauma Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. CE Hours Awarded: 12
Interested in offering Trauma Trainings in your community, Nation-wide? Let's talk! office@skyesthelimit.org
CERTIFIED TRAUMA SUPPORT SPECIALIST FOR ADULTS
Understanding Trauma and Resilience
A two-day, live virtual training provided by Arizona Trauma Institute
Dates:
April 14th and 15th 2022 - 8:30am - 4:30pm Virtual
July 13th and 14th 2022 - 8:30am - 4:30pm Virtual (postponed due to emergency)
New dates: August 24th and 25th 2022 - 8:30am - 4:30pm Virtual
Sign Up to receive sponsorship and to attend virtually (*sponsorships are limited and are on a first come basis)
Trainings are two full days each, virtual. We have limited sponsored spots. Space is reserved on a First come basis. Since spots are limited, please only sign-up if you intend to participate in both days.
Free for AZ residents if you sign up here!
Description:
This 12 hour training is designed to enhance non-clinical care professional’s knowledge and skills to support the healing process for those they care for who struggle because of a history of trauma and adversity. Learn the essential information and skills to help trauma survivors recover fully from the events of their past. Those that care will increase their ability to use the active ingredients that are vital and fundamental to effective recovery and resilience of a trauma history.
Includes: CEU’s for continuing education • Access to the replay for 2 weeks • Have the handout and other resources • Access to the Master Learning Community on Facebook
Arizona Trauma Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6677. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Arizona Trauma Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. CE Hours Awarded: 12
Interested in offering Trauma Trainings in your community, Nation-wide? Let's talk!
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, TRAINING OF THE TRAINER FOR ADULTS
Understanding ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and become a trainer
A five-day, virtual or in-person training provided by AZ ACEs Consortium
**Dates:
Spring 2022: Sponsorship is Filled
Summer 2022: Sponsorship is Filled
Fall 2022: Sponsorship is Filled
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**Must be available to attend the full training time on all five dates** Cost of Training - $399 - Free for AZ residents if you sign up here!
Description:
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN DELIVERING TRAININGS ON ACES, TRAUMA AND RESILIENCE? THE ACES CONSORTIUM IS LOOKING TO EXPAND ITS COMMUNITY OF CERTIFIED ACES TRAINERS. COME JOIN OUR NEXT TRAINING OF THE TRAINERS.
Learn how to deliver the content of The AZ Consortium’s three training modules that include:
-The ACEs study, its data and the short/long term impacts of ACEs
-Toxic stress, trauma, the trauma-informed approach and strategies for support
-Resilience, principles of trauma informed care and supporting post-traumatic growth
Interested in offering Training of the Trainer Course in your community, Nation-Wide? Let's talk! office@skyesthelimit.org
HARM REDUCTION TRAININGS
Understanding Harm Reduction and Substance Overdose Prevention
Training provided by the team members of Asylum Advocates
Dates: Sign up Here to schedule a training
Description:
The substance misuse prevention team at Asylum Advocates has partnered with Skye’s the Limit Foundation to prepare harm reduction programming around fentanyl and fentanyl-laced drug use. This program will include a comprehensive training on the facts around fentanyl, various harm reduction approaches that reduce danger for fentanyl users, a Narcan administration training, and education on stigma and how to combat it in communities. This program will provide training to organizations that serve people who use substances as well as to Parent groups. After this training, an individual will understand how to implement harm reduction practices in their organization, and be a distributor of harm reduction materials in the community.
Harm Reduction Education
Substance Misuse Education
Understanding Overdose Prevention strategies
Harm Reduction Response
Naloxone Training
Healthy relationship and the responsibilities overview
Interested in offering Harm Reduction and Substance Misuse Prevention in your community, Nation-Wide? Let's talk! office@skyesthelimit.org
JOB READINESS: Workforce Wednesdays for Teens and Adults
Prepare for the workforce
This service is provided by Neighborhood Ministries
Dates: TBD
Description: Neighbors at Work's Workforce Wednesdays offer training and workshops in job search tools like resume building and interpersonal skills, career explorations and financial literacy. At Neighborhood Ministries, we are passionate about equipping and empowering people to become job ready, financially stable and self-sufficient. The desire is to help youth and adults reach self-sufficiency through resource awareness, employment training and life skills development. Workforce Wednesdays topics include: Resume Building Elevator Pitch Scholarship Information and Writing Workshop Career Explorations Financial Literacy, including budgeting, credit recovery, and accountability and support teams
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