Building Resilience in Youth

Presenter: Camea Peca PHD (C)

Building Resilience in Youth is a discussion of the elements of trauma informed care and supporting materials on the nature of how trauma can impact life and health throughout the lifespan. Attendees will be introduced to how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can affect developmental milestones and can lead to frustrating relationships and behavioral problems in the lives of individuals and families. Focus will be on understanding how to help bring peace and healing through the application of compassion, safety and respect using the Arizona Trauma Institute's philosophy of healing. This presentation provides specific strategies and tools for identifying and fostering the strengths of youth. Attendees will gain insight into how influences from family, society, and the world affect the healing process.

This course is not available for NBCC credit.