Price:

General: $120 per person

Course Description: 

This course explores the profound impact of working in high-stress and high-trauma fields and offers strategies for sustaining well-being while engaging in meaningful work. Drawing from Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, this training examines how secondary trauma accumulates over time and articulates the 16 signs of trauma exposure response, while offering practical ideas for personal and professional sustainability.

By the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to identify and practice:

• Identify the 16 signs of trauma exposure response
• Develop personalized strategies to maintain balance and prevent burnout
• Analyze strategies for compassion and kindness with self and clients

About the Trainer: 

Nicole Irigoyen (she/her) is a well-seasoned facilitator and educator with a deep commitment to human rights, equity, and public health. Currently serving as the Director of Workforce Development at Community Solutions, she plays a pivotal role in developing and providing training and capacity-building for health practitioners and leaders. She holds dual master’s degrees in Public Administration and Education Management from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Nicole brings over ten years of experience in health and human services, specializing in trauma-informed management, youth programming and educational innovation, gender equity and reproductive justice, and supporting survivors of trauma and abuse. Throughout her career, Nicole has worked to center underserved communities and uplift human rights and dignity—a passion that ignited during her undergraduate studies at Cal State Monterey Bay. With her passion, dedication, and expertise in education and management, Nicole continues to champion transformative change within the communities she serves.

CE’s: This course is approved for  3 continuing education hours for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and/or LEPs as required by the California B.B.S. under CEPA Provider #129412, and CalMHSA Provider #1009

Community Solutions is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and/or LEPs. Community Solutions maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

Cancelation Policy: Cancellations are requested at least 48 hours prior to the training day. Kindly email Trainings@communitysolutions.org  to un-enroll from the training if you unable to attend after registration in order to receive a refund.

Questions? Please contact our Training Division:
Training@communitysolutions.org or 408-846-4791

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