Trauma-Informed Training for Healthcare Professionals

On Monday, June 2, about 50 healthcare professionals who work with patients who have experienced trauma, including those recovering from opioid and other use disorders, convened at the Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) in Wallingford for an on-site workshop.

CHA and the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) hosted the event as part of the Parents Recovering From Opioid and Other Use Disorders (PROUD) educational series, a SAMHSA-funded program of DMHAS.  Participants explored the impact of trauma exposure on the overall health and well-being of patients and providers from an intergenerational lens.  

The workshop presentations focused on key strategies to integrate culturally informed frameworks and trauma-informed models into patient care.  Presenters with expertise in a variety of disciplines, including nursing, public health, psychological medicine, and holistic healing, examined the intersection of pregnancy, trauma, mental health, and substance use disorders, demonstrated body movement strategies, and more.

This in-person workshop served as the kick-off event for the six-part summer webinar series, PROUD: Trauma-Informed Care, which will include opportunities for providers to learn from additional practitioners already applying a trauma-informed approach to care in clinical and non-clinical settings to support overall whole-person care.  Session topics will have a unifying theme of trauma-informed care and feature perspectives on infrastructure that supports a responsive system of care, the navigation of complex trauma, and the creation of environments that support best practices in caring for others.

Click here to view all upcoming PROUD sessions.