Deschutes United Way offers trauma-informed care training

Childhood trauma carries a shroud of secrecy and is often denied or ignored. Recognizing, understanding, and responding to the effects of all types of trauma in service settings are collectively referred to as Trauma-Informed Care.

To promote the advancement of Trauma-Informed Care in Central Oregon, United Way of Deschutes County is hosting a no-cost Train-the-Trainer educational opportunity, held February 14 – 16 in Bend. The organization is now accepting applications to fill 18 participant spots.

The two-and-a-half – day training will be delivered at no-cost to participants by Trauma Informed Oregon (TIO) from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm on Wednesday and Thursday February 14 th and 15 th , and from 8:30 am – noon on Friday, February 16 th , at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship located at 61980 Skyline Ranch Road in Bend.

Space is limited and interested individuals must complete an online application and complete other pre-training requirements to participate.

Contact United Way of Deschutes County at 541.389.6507 for more information and access to the online application.

United Way of Deschutes County has recently adopted a new focus – Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs) – referring to childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, and distressed family environments.

The ACEs study, conducted in the 1990s by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Kaiser Permanente, remains one of the largest-ever investigations into the link between childhood trauma and health and wellbeing later in life. It is well known that childhood trauma impacts all areas of a person’s life: physical, behavioral, mental, social, and spiritual.

The good news is that trauma can be identified and treated. That’s why United Way has also adopted building resilience in individuals, families, and our community as a top priority. Resilience means having the skills, perspectives, relationships, and support to manage hardships, cope with stress, and bounce back from adversity.

United Way of Deschutes County is a Central Oregon-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a local Board of Directors, community leaders, and volunteers. Established in 1952, the agency has been building stronger individuals, families, and communities for 65 years by investing in programs and services that support the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community. To learn more, visit www.deschutesunitedway.org or call us at 541.389.6507.