Presented by CalTrin
This training explores the profound impact of interpersonal trauma on Black youth, with a focus on the compounding stress of race-related experiences such as microaggressions and vicarious trauma. Participants will engage with the latest research and practice innovations aimed at healing both interpersonal and racial trauma, particularly within community-based service settings such as Children’s Advocacy Centers, hospitals, schools, and social services.
The training will examine how racial stress and trauma influence mental health, behavioral, and academic outcomes, often being overlooked in conventional trauma treatment frameworks. Participants will explore evidence-based trauma treatment strategies proven effective for Black youth and families while emphasizing the need for culturally informed practices. Special attention will be given to integrating cultural strengths and protective factors, such as racial socialization, to promote resilience, coping, and improved treatment engagement.

Key topics include:
Identifying trauma and traumatic stress symptoms in Black youth
Understanding the effects of racial stress and trauma on mental and behavioral health
Exploring barriers and facilitators to service engagement for Black clients
Leveraging racial socialization as a protective factor
The session will combine research insights with practical applications, equipping participants with strategies for culturally affirming and effective trauma care for Black youth and families.
Learners will be able to:

Describe the impact of interpersonal and racial stress and trauma on Black youth’s mental and behavioral health
Describe the results of research on systemic, institutional, and individual barriers/facilitators to increasing service utilization for Black clients
Describe racial socialization as a protective factor in treatment outcomes

CE Hours: 1.5

Presented by CalTrin
This training will focus on child development with an emphasis on social-emotional development. Social-emotional development occurs in the context of relationships; therefore, parents and caregivers play an important role. This session will blend the science of child development with practical tips for parents and caregivers.
Participants will be able to:

Name the 5 domains of child development
Explain the 3 zones of arousal and explain how it applies to the parent/caregiver’s role in child development and social-emotional development
Learn at least 3 practical skills that can be applied to improve child development
Apply the 2 key attachment relationship concepts of Secure Base and Safe Haven

CE Hours: 3

Presented by VCOE
Includes various workshops on topics such as providing supportive and inclusive learning opportunities for all students, sessions for educators, parents, and community members. Special Keynote Speaker Monique Nunes, First Lady of Cal Lutheran University.

CE Hours: 3.5