Implementing Trauma-Informed Care: A Case-Based Approach

MTITC - Midwest Trauma Informed Traning Center

Webinar

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm ET

Registration closes January 21 at 11:59 pm ET.

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Description

Join us for an enlightening webinar that delves into the intricate web of trauma and explores the profound impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on long-term health outcomes. This webinar is an essential session designed for healthcare professionals, educators, caregivers, and anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of how to best support those who have experienced trauma.

Learning Objectives

  • What trauma is and the impact of ACEs on health outcomes
  • The definition of trauma-informed care
  • The benefits of utilizing a trauma-informed approach to care
  • Opportunities and strategies to implement trauma-informed care  

Presenter

Alissa Conklin, MD Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology Indiana University

Dr. Alissa Conklin is an Assistant Professor in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Indiana University. She is also the Co-Director of the Generalist Division, the Medical Director of Coleman Clinic, and the Medical Director of Indiana University Health Midwifery. Additionally, she is the Co-Chair of the Women’s Health Task Force in Indiana Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (IPQIC), a statewide collaborative aimed at decreasing maternal morbidity and mortality throughout the state of Indiana. She co-runs the subcommittee on trauma-informed care with Cara Berg-Raunick, DNP and has been practicing trauma-informed care for more than ten years, including the ‘gentle’ or ‘family centered’ cesarean birth.

Nursing Contact Hours

A total of 1.25* nursing contact hours will be available for this event. To successfully complete this activity, the participant must attend the entire session and complete the evaluation and Nursing Contact Hour Attendance Verification Form.

*Health Care Education and Training is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Event Support

This program is available through funding by the Indiana Department of Administration on behalf of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) for Hoosier Families First Fund Maternal Child Health Programming.