Join these sessions to examine the power of community healing and increase your repertoire of recovery and restoration strategies. Session 1 is on May 1st with the theme, Innovations that Restore the Brain and Body. Session 2 will follow a week later on May 8th and is entitled Transformed: The Journey from Pain to Power. Register […]
Mark Trauma Awareness Month with Trauma Matters Delaware’s one-hour virtual panel on workplace wellness, Thursday, May 9 at 2pm ET. We’ll explore how trauma, stress, stigma, and hustle culture shape entrepreneurial life — for both themselves and their teams. This will be a frank and open discussion of cultivating resilience, building connections, and encouraging psychological […]
This event will showcase efforts to cultivate resilience both within and outside of the academic community. Efforts that will be shared include trauma-informed trainings for volunteers in the Alabama prison systems, an integrated comprehensive resilience training initiative into a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, ways to apply a trauma-informed lens to a higher education […]
This presentation explores the unique challenges LGBTQ+ individuals face in reclaiming their bodies and communities after experiencing trauma and dissociative experiences as a way to survive the unsurvivable. Presented by: Karla L. Fleshman, LCSW, MDiv, TCYM II Register Here!
If you're a counselor, case manager, teacher, coach, mentor, or anyone dedicated to supporting adults, children, or families, this training is designed for you. You'll discover the key strategies to effectively engage, communicate, and foster responses when they face challenges in connecting or responding to your guidance. Register in advance for this meeting! After registering, […]
Join Trauma Matters Delaware 10am May 30th for a dynamic Trauma Awareness Month conversation on building school environments where every student can learn, heal, and thrive. This will be a panel discussion with panelists: Michele Savage, TMD Board Member and Educational Leadership Specialist at the Delaware Academy of School Leadership, Dr. Christina James 6th Grade Special Education […]
Part 1 This one-hour training offers an introductory overview for professionals working with juveniles who have engaged in sexually harmful behavior. Participants will learn about contributing developmental factors, key differences from adult offenders, and core principles of trauma-informed care and evidence-based interventions. The session emphasizes rehabilitation, family involvement, and reducing stigma while promoting safe, supportive, […]
This 1-hour presentation explores how children who have experienced trauma often struggle with trust, emotional regulation, and behavioral challenges—making it essential for caregivers, educators, and professionals to understand their unique needs. It will discuss trauma-informed strategies to create safe, supportive environments for healing. Register Here!
Part 2 This one-hour presentation offers a foundational overview of evidence-based approaches to assessing risk in adults who have committed sexual offenses. It covers static and dynamic risk factors, key assessment tools (e.g., Static-99R, STABLE-2007), and the role of clinical context in risk formulation. The session also addresses challenges of community reintegration and provides guidance […]
Presenters: Allison Dovi, PhD & Alisha Fletcher, DSW, LCSW This FREE one-hour virtual workshop introduces participants to the foundations of Child-Directed Interaction (CDI), an evidence-based approach that strengthens relationships and supports positive behavior through play. Register Here!
Join us for a powerful gathering of professionals and community members whose lives and work intersect with opioid use disorder. Together, we’ll unite professional expertise and lived experience to spark meaningful dialogue and drive real change. Save the date and be part of the movement—more details coming soon!
The first Wednesday of May is World Maternal Mental Health Day. Maternal mental health matters for moms, dads, babies, and families. Many parents silently struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, exhaustion, and feeling overwhelmed during pregnancy and after birth — but support is available and no one should have to navigate it alone. Let’s continue breaking […]
JOIN US TO HEAR HOW EDUCATORS ARE: Building safe and supportive school communities Cultivating cultures of care Equipping students with tools to learn and thrive Join the webinar by clicking this link
Yesterday at Legislative Hall, as part of Trauma Awareness Month, Representative Alonna Berry presented a legislative tribute recognizing Trauma Matters Delaware. Thank you for shining a spotlight on the critical work TMD does to Coordinate, Educate, and Advocate in deepening trauma informed care for all citizens, systems, and communities in our state. In direct alignment […]
Join us for an impactful virtual session focused on supporting girls and women through a trauma-informed lens. Register Now!
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