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Amy Groessl, PhD and Christine Schmidt, PsyD

DESCRIPTION

A history of personal or intergenerational trauma, beyond its impact on health and mental health, can impact an individual's view of the world and readiness to accept health information and advice. This session will present a framework for understanding the impact of trauma on individuals and communities, with a focus on pregnant women and their families, and discuss how a trauma-informed framework can be applied to addressing issues of substance misuse, violence, and mental health difficulties in pregnant and parenting women and their families.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the completion of this session participants will be able to:

1. Describe the impact of trauma on the lives of their patients and clients

2. Discuss the body's response to acute and chronic trauma

3. Support their patients' and clients' recovery and resilience in the face of trauma

4. Understand the impact of secondary trauma for those working in the health and behavioral health field