Trauma Matters Delaware

What are problematic sexual behaviors in youth?
2022-08-16 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Apply obtained knowledge about problematic sexual behaviors in youth into your practice (e.g., identify when mandated reporting is necessary, make appropriate referrals for further assessment and treatment, provide families information on what is normative and potentially problematic sexual behaviors in youth); learn how to better assess the behavior and implement brief intervention to address behavior.
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Supporting your child with autism spectrum disorder during the holidays
2022-11-02 12:00
While the holidays are a time of joy and celebration, they can also be difficult for youth with autism spectrum disorder.
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Grooming & Enhancing Online Safety
2022-11-04 12:00
Apply knowledge of grooming strategies to identify potential child victims; Share information about online safety.
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Human Trafficking & Trauma: Lessons to be Learned
2023-01-26 10:30 - 12:00
Learn the current state of human trafficking in the US as well as explore the challenges of meeting the needs of trafficking victims.
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The Role of Toxic Stress and Empathy in Law Enforcement
2023-04-25 12:00 - 13:30
Recognize the role toxic stress plays in LEO’s responding to situations
The Role of Toxic Stress and Empathy in Law Enforcement Tickets, Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

Trauma Awareness theme night at the Wilmington Blue Rocks
2023-04-28 17:30
Date: April 28th
Time: 5:35pm
Come out and support Trauma Matters Delaware as they raise awareness at the Blue Rocks game on April 28, 2023. The game starts at 6:35 and the gates open at 5:35. Come early for pre–game festivities. Use the password TMD23 to purchase tickets and $3.00 of every ticket sold using that password will go back to Trauma Matters Delaware.

Moving From Trauma-Sensitive to Trauma-Responsive
2023-04-29 09:00 - 15:00
Date: April 29th
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM
This conference will focus on resilience across the lifespan and incorporate themes that show up in the workplace.
State leaders, educators, and community members will have the chance to hear from various trauma professionals on
how they can ensure they are utilizing trauma-sensitive care techniques to ensure their organization are working to
become trauma-responsive.
Moving From Trauma-Sensitive to Trauma-Responsive Tickets, Sat, Apr 29, 2023 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

Shining the Light on the Healing Power of Community Takes U and ME
2023-05-03 13:00 - 14:00
Date: May 3rd
Time: 1 PM – 2 PM
Communities are full of hidden gems that support connection, healing and resilience. Are you one of those gems? What is already working to promote well-being in your community? What do you need? We invite you to consider the role you can play in developing collaborative partnerships to highlight, support and foster community lead well-being.
Shining the Light on the Healing Power of Community Takes U and ME Tickets, Wed, May 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

Film screening of Mister Rogers & Me at Theatre N in Wilmington with post-panel discussion
2023-05-06 08:00 - 17:00
Date: May 6th
Information Coming Soon

Mister Rogers & Me Documentary Screening Benefiting Trauma Matters Delaware
2023-05-06 19:00
In his 83-minute PBS Documentary, Fred Rogers’ real-life neighbor, Journalist Benjamin Wagner, comes to know more than just the TV icon and his luminous legacy. His personal journey unearths the roots of Mister Rogers’ values, unmasks the forces acting against depth and simplicity, and helps them to develop the means to lead deeper, simpler lives.
Tickets on sale here!

"I see you, I Care" Conference
2023-05-10 08:30 - 14:30
Date: May 10
Time: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Theme for this year’s conference is “I see you, I Care”

Keynote Address: Faith in Action
Heal and touch exercise
Session 1: Recovery and Stigma
Session 2: QPR Training (Question, Persuade and Refer)
Networking Lunch
Trauma Matters Delaware: The Brain Game
Narcan Training
CPR Demonstration and training

Gun Violence 101
2023-05-10 10:30 - 11:30
Gun violence is a complex problem — but elevating our collective knowledge about how it persists is the first step toward prevention.
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Podcasts as a Tool to Educate Others About Trauma-informed Higher Education
2023-05-10 12:00 - 13:30
Date: May 10th
Time: 12 PM – 1:30 PM
Come explore the process of designing a podcast to teach about trauma-informed higher education from identifying your audience to choosing your content and format. Together we will co-create a potential podcast series that the Trauma Matters Delaware Higher Education Workgroup will then bring to life. No experience with either podcasting or trauma-informed approaches needed to attend!
Podcasts as a Tool to Educate Others About Trauma-informed Higher Education Tickets, Wed, May 10, 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mental Health
2023-05-16 09:00
Date: May 16th
Time: 9AM
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mental Health will provide participants an introductory understanding of autism spectrum disorder and commonly occurring mental health diagnoses. Participants will review the core characteristics of autism, learn about prevalence and presentation, and be introduced to evidence-based resources that can be used to support individuals with autism who have mental health needs.
Webinar Registration – Zoom

A Lunch & Learn: How to be An Ally to LGBTQ+ People?
2023-05-17 12:00 - 13:00
Date: May 17th
Time: 12 PM- 1 PM
• Increase Knowledge of Value of Using Affirming Names/Pronouns/Promoting Safer Systems to Foster Positive Inner Narratives/Sense of Belonging to Greater Community
• Increase Knowledge for Cisgender/Heterosexual Allies to be vocal advocates with increasing Community Safety & Support for LGBTQ Delawareans
A Lunch & Learn: How to be An Ally to LGBTQ+ People? Tickets, Wed, May 17, 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023 Webinar: Trauma-Informed Practices to Address Abuse and Build Resilience
2023-06-15 14:30
Preventing and addressing elder abuse and building resilience in older adults requires a nuanced and trauma-informed approach. Trauma is a widespread issue that affects individuals in different ways. Older adults are exposed to multiple types of traumas over the lifetime as well as older adult-specific traumas, including the loss of spouse/ partner, social isolation, chronic illness, change in living environment, and elder abuse. This panel webinar will discuss the cumulative and complex trauma histories of diverse older adults, how trauma relates to elder abuse, and strategies to provide culturally responsive and trauma-informed support. Zoom closed captioning will be available during the webinar.

Presenter: National Center on Elder Abuse

To Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__lMBjebOQIOblyTyDw4vXg#/registration

New Year, New You….Vision Board Empowerment Workshop
2024-01-06 14:30 - 16:30
The Vision Board Empowerment Workshop will build upon the strengths and resilience already present within the individual. The workshop supports a space for participants to explore their goals and aspirations. This workshop will engage individuals in the discussion of values, visions, and goals centered around decision-making, meaning, and the impact of pouring into self. Workshop activity will have a mindfulness moment, a self-assessment, journaling session, and a vision-building exercise.
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Current Trends of Traumatic Stress for Transgender/Gender Expansive Adolescents
2024-02-28 12:00
This one-hour, virtual professional development training has a primary goal of reviewing current trends of traumatic stress for Transgender/Gender Expansive Adolescents due to repeated legislative assaults on their person-hood; and how systems of oppression adversely impact both the adolescent and their family.

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Reprograming Your DNA to Heal Trauma, Illness and Relationships
2024-03-27 12:00
Once believed fixed and unchangeable, the new science shows us that your DNA is pliable and responds to thoughts, emotions, and the environment.
Understanding this relationship opens an entirely new access point for healing physical, mental, and emotional ills.

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Frontline Workers & How to Apply Resilient Techniques for Yourself and in the Workplace
2024-04-03 13:00
Meet the Presenter: Dr.Somasundaran, MD
Please contact Erin Mitchell at erin@traumamatttersdelaware.org if you need accommodations.

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Equity Action Summit Moving Delaware Forward: From Equity Awareness To Action
2024-04-18 09:00 - 2024-04-19 16:00
Join in the ongoing movement to advance equity for all as shared stewards! The goal is to work and learn together to ensure that all people and places in Delaware are thriving—no exceptions.
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The 6th Annual Compassionate Champion Awards
2024-05-07 18:00
The Compassionate Champion Award highlights individuals or teams in government, non-profit and private organizations, first-responder professions, educational institutions, healthcare professionals, and other agencies that have taken steps toward providing services in a manner consistent with trauma-informed care.
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Trauma Awareness Month: Unlocking Leadership Potential Through Expressive Writing
2024-05-08 12:00 - 13:00
Trauma Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the exceptional work done to date, share best practices and resources for trauma-informed care, and learn how trauma-informed practices can enhance your organization’s services.
Join Sage Horizons in the “Unlock Leadership Potential with Expressive Writing” webinar on May 8, 2024, from 12-1 PM ET and discover how journaling and poetry can enhance your leadership practices while positively impacting both your own mental health and that of the teams you lead.

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988 in Delaware: Expanding the Behavioral Health Crisis Service Continuum
2024-05-15 12:00
“9-8-8 was launched nationwide in July 2022 as the new 3-digit hotline for mental health and suicide crisis. In this workshop, the speakers will overview the history, significance, and current progress in implementing 988 in Delaware. They will also discuss how Delaware is creating a robust behavioral health crisis care continuum of tomorrow.”
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Delaware Department of Education and the SEL Collaborative: Summer Book Study (2 Sessions Available)
2024-05-16 11:30 - 16:00
Book study sessions are online at 11:30 AM (1st Session) and 4:00 PM (2nd Session).
Participants must attend ONE of the time slots.
How May I Serve You? Revelations in Education
by Lori L. Desautels Ph.D. (Author)
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From Their Voices: What Higher Education Students Value in a Trauma-Informed Classroom
2024-05-22 12:00
Engage participants in thoughtful conversation about why trauma-informed classrooms are necessary in higher education, examine what elements of trauma-informed classrooms are important to students, and consider ways to easily integrate trauma-informed principles into the classroom.
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Brain Architecture Game (May 23 and May 29)
2024-05-23 18:00 - 19:30
This interactive training is designed to provide a baseline understanding of brain development and how it is impacted both by resilience and by trauma.
You may join us on ONE of the following dates: May 23rd or May 29th

Registration Required!

Presented by:
Nancy McGee & Cynthia Jones
Community Healing Co-Chairs
Trauma Matters Delaware

Building Resilience: Navigating the Impact of Vicarious Trauma on Mental Health and Well-Being
2024-06-26 13:00
Vicarious trauma has long been a silent struggle for those working in helping professions. The workshop will look at the impact of vicarious trauma on mental health and how to safeguard your well-being.
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A Conversation About Trauma-informed, Resilience-oriented, Equity-focused Systems (TIROES) and Approaches for IDD Populations
2024-08-29 12:00 - 13:00
If you support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), you can meet their needs better with a trauma-informed, resilience-oriented and equity-focused (TIROE) approach. But what does that look like and how do you get started?
Find out during a discussion about TIROE systems (TIROES) and approaches brought to you by the National Council’s IDD Interest Group. Together, we will explore the prevalence and impact of trauma, key principles of TIROES, what being trauma-informed looks like in daily practice and the connection to self-care and compassion resilience.
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Webinar: Exploring Trauma in Military Systems
2024-09-17 13:00
This workshop will seek to explore how trauma has intersected with various military systems including policies, active duty accession standards, and the veteran experience of navigating the VA.
Please contact Erin Mitchell at erin@traumamatttersdelaware.org if you need accommodations.
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