I am The Trauma Whisperer

Wednesday January 30, 2019
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Grand Ballroom 2501 C

The Call to Adventure: Educators are heroes. In predominately Title I schools, they are hanging on by a hair follicle; tension has arrived at the door by the way of Adverse Childhood Experiences. The heroes are in danger of vicarious trauma and need a mentor with shared experiences, desires, and goals. I am the mentor; they call me The Trauma Whisperer. During this interactive lecture, attendees will shift from a punitive towards a trauma sensitive mindset as I guide them using dramatic techniques. By the conclusion of the session, participants will have begun to think differently about trauma, including their own trauma history and easily practice and apply the evidence-based techniques. The ultimate goal: Transforming heroes into mentors.

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Presenters
Catava Burton

In addition to certifications below, I provide on-going coaching and professional development to businesses, organizations, churches, social groups etc. on the impact of trauma and serve as a community mental health advocate and consultant. I have studied psychology for 19 years earning both a B.S. and M.S., an Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, and now pursuing additional education in mental health counseling in order to obtain licensure. Training -Certified Trauma Practitioner, National Institute of Trauma & Loss in Children -2017 Recipient of Pioneer in Education Trauma Informed Care, Beyond Consequence/Trauma Informed Schools Conference -Mental Health First Aid Trainer, National Council on Behavioral Health -Trained in Restorative Practices (IIRP), brain-based learning (Eric Jensen)
type:
Lecture
theme:
instruction
audience:
classroom leaders
topics:
special populations, Title I-A, Title II-A, Title IV-A