As a result of this workshop, participants will gain a better understanding as to how trauma affects the brain, discuss risk factors for substance use disorders, and develop their strategy for intervention methods for a particular population.

What we discuss:

Trauma Definition

How trauma affects the brain: short term and long term

Statistics on substance use and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Risk factors

Strategies for care and stress reducers

Prioritizing risk factors

Beginning a call to action
What has your organization done and how has it worked?

Registration is required at the link below for this no-cost workshop. It's open to those who live or work in Milwaukee County. Questions? Contact Rita Liesiefsky.