Foster Care Training

This training will focus on the various ways that trauma can manifest itself and its effect on youth in care specifically. Trainees will discuss the different types of trauma and how complex trauma is unique. Trainees will discuss how Complex Trauma can present with a myriad of difficult symptoms including intense abreactions/flashbacks; severe “depression-like” shutdown and avoidance; dissociation; relational difficulties and challenges; chronic emotional and somatic dysregulation; chronic pain; and psychotic symptoms. Trainees will learn the definition for complex trauma and how it looks in youth in service. Trainees will discuss effective ways to support a youth with complex trauma.