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Webinar Taking a Trauma-Informed Approach with Events of Escalation

Date: Jul 29 2021 | 3 - 4:30pm (EST)

Recording of Webinar

Description

Among individuals experiencing homelessness, there is a high prevalence of complex trauma, chronic health conditions, and serious mental illness. Trauma, compounded with acute health conditions, often impacts an individual’s ability to manage their distress. Join SAMHSA’s Homeless and Housing Resource Center as our panelists explore using trauma-informed, compassionate, and respectful de-escalation techniques when aiding participants and staff during and after events of escalation.

  • Live ASL interpretation and captioning is provided
  • No CEUs are provided
  • Webinar recordings include human captioning in English and Spanish

Resource Downloads

  • Webinar Slides English Version (PDF)

Webinar Speakers

  • Mari Aceves, ED.D, DSW, BCBA

    Consultant, National Council for Mental Wellbeing

  • Laura Leone, DSW, MSSW, LMSW

    Consultant, National Council for Mental Wellbeing

  • Biff Hitchins

    Peer Specialist/Mental Health Advocate, Metropolitan Human Services District, New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Carey Parrott, LCSW, MAC, ICAADC, CCS, CPS-AD

    HUD-VASH Case Manager, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Athens, Georgia

  • Daniel Rosa, MD

    Senior Medical Director, Acacia Network, South Bronx, New York

Classification

Topic
Mental Health; Substance Use; Self-Care for Professionals
Language
English; Spanish

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The Homeless and Housing Resource Center is a program developed under grant 1H79SM083003-01 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Interviews, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.

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