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!
Trauma impacts individuals, families, and entire communities—but healing, resilience, and hope are possible when we come together. At Trauma Matters Delaware, we are committed to building trauma-informed systems that support safe, responsive, and healing-centered environments across our state.
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!
Participants will gain practical tools for emotional regulation, boundary-setting, and self-care, while also learning strategies for fostering restorative dialogue and community healing. This session is ideal for educators, practitioners, and students seeking to navigate political differences with greater insight, resilience, and compassion. Register Now!
Wednesday, May 27 12:00 - 1:00 pm This FREE one-hour virtual workshop introduces participants to the foundations of EMDR, an evidence-based therapy used to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. Presenter: Katie Honeywell, LPCMH, LCPC, NCC Register Now!
This session highlights how trauma impacts not just individuals—but entire schools and communities—and what we can do together to respond effectively. Register Now!
Presented by: Tanya Johnson, LMSW This free, NASW-DE approved continuing education training equips participants with evidence-based strategies for recognizing, preventing, and managing compassion fatigue. Participants will identify risk factors, understand the effects of caregiving stress, and develop practical resilience and self-care strategies to support professional effectiveness and personal well-being. Register Now!
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