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Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) Module 2
Training Date and Time: April 20 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Training Description: You are caring for one or more children who need your support. They haven’t always had an easy life and what they learn while in your home, in your care, can make a real difference. During your TST-FC training you will learn a lot about how you can help children, teenagers or siblings in your home.
Some of the exercises are for you — to help you figure out what overwhelms a child and what centers him or her. Some may help you recognize your own trauma triggers and how they may affect your parenting. Other exercises can be done with the child and with others in your family. The idea is for everyone to get more comfortable experiencing strong feelings without becoming overwhelmed.
This training is by invite only. Please contact Kristi Ferrell or Brittany Sponaugle for the link.
Trainers and credentials: Kristi Ferrell, MA, LSW, Director of Permanency, and Brittany Sponaugle, Permanency Supervisor
CEUs available: None
Cost for non-KVC Staff and foster parents: None
For questions and to register, contact: Kristi Ferrell at krferrell@kvc.org or 304-687-3851 or Brittany Sponaugle at bsponaugle@kvc.org or 304-993-5919.