Training & Learning Opportunities

  Supporting students using a trauma informed lens looks different in each classroom and school environment. Individual students bring about unique strengths and challenges that we, as support staff within the schools, can utilize to capitalize on collaborative goals and maximize impact. Join us to discuss implementation of student-specific classroom interventions with examples of interventions in different classroom types.
Prerequisite: 7ei of Trauma Sensitive Schools.

  School-wide Implementation: Many schools have done a trauma sensitive school awareness professional development and have enthusiastically asked “What’s Next?”. This session will give you the tools to begin to move your school beyond professional development to school-wide implementation of Trauma Sensitive Schools.
Prerequisite: 7ei of Trauma Sensitive Schools.

  This training will support you in applying a lens of Equity and Inclusion to your trauma sensitive practices using the 7 Essential Ingredients Model.

Course objectives are:

Discuss strategies on how to integrate your trauma sensitive and equity initiatives into a seamless framework.

Learn to create an educational environment in which the needs of all students are met in a fair, caring, respectful, non-discriminatory manner. Empower all students to obtain what they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Understand how to support the practice of Cultural Humility in the classroom. This respects that all students/ families are experts in their unique family culture. Educators act with curiosity and collaboration.

Learn how to help educators understand bias and how it plays a role in teaching, curriculum, and classroom dynamics. Identify strategies to eradicate the negative impact this may have on learning and development.

Prerequisite: Introduction to the 7ei of Trauma Sensitive Schools

  SaintA and Stryv365 are collaborating to bring you a 3-part training series exploring the intersection of trauma and sports.

Part 1 – April 21, 2021 11-12:00 CDT What kids bring to the game: The prevalence of adversity and trauma.

Part 2 – May 5, 2021 11-12:00 CDT What kids bring to the game: The impact of adversity and trauma.

Part 3 – May 19, 2021 11-12:00 CDT New science, new strategies: Coaching towards resilience.

  Next level Trauma Informed Care Series: Application and advance concepts of the Seven Essential Ingredients (7ei)

• Session 1 of 8 – The cutting edge of the Trauma Informed movement.
  Catch up to the latest news about TIC. We’ll discuss the debate about how ACEs are being used, review the science that supports the argument that trauma directly creates health outcomes and explore root cause in a unique and provocative way./li>
• Session 2 of 8 – Advanced Prevalence
  What does it look like when these essential concepts are operationalized? What formal screening & assessment tools are out there? What informal and non-clinical tools are being used? What does asking about trauma look like? Will it make things worse?
• Session 3 of 8 – Advanced Impact
  Dig in to how to see stress response and respond. Explore the many mechanisms that influence intergenerational process with a hopeful conclusion. We’ll also unpack the times we live in and offer strategies to cope and adjust.
• Session 4 of 8 – Advanced Perspective Shift
  “What happened” in lieu of “What’s wrong” is a great start but what comes next? We’ll explore more advanced concepts and strategies that create deep perspective shift. We’ll also offer real life examples of how it happens.
• Session 5 of 8 – Advanced Regulation
  Yes, regulation is essential for healing. Why do some strategies work inconsistently? Why do they work for one person and not the other? What are the dosing best practices? We’ll explore these and other critical regulation concepts that will promote more healing.
• Session 6 of 8 – Advanced Relationship & Reason to Be
  Everyone says relationship is essential but how do you create it, especially when people have a history of being hurt in relationship? This session will explore next level relational strategies including how and when to leverage regulation towards a good relational outcome. We’ll also discuss how trauma injures the soul and what can be done to restore purpose.
• Session 7 of 8 – Advanced Caregiver Capacity
  Like trauma, understanding and creating capacity is complicated. Working hard to avoid oversimplifications like “make time for you”, we’ll unpack the complexity and discuss strategies from multiple angles.
• Session 8 of 8 – 7ei Application Stories
  Hear stories from across the country about how 7ei is being used. Stories will capture the common barriers faced in implementation and also highlight different strategies used. We’ll also briefly discuss how 7ei is used by Law Enforcement.

  Next level Trauma Informed Care Series: Application and advance concepts of the Seven Essential Ingredients (7ei).

  Catch up to the latest news about TIC. We’ll discuss the debate about how ACEs are being used, review the science that supports the argument that trauma directly creates health outcomes and explore root cause in a unique and provocative way.

What does it look like when these essential concepts are operationalized? What broader context needs to be considered when asking about trauma? What does asking about trauma look like? Will it make things worse?

Dig in to how to see stress response and respond. Explore the many mechanisms that influence intergenerational process with a hopeful conclusion. We’ll also unpack the times we live in and offer strategies to cope and adjust.

“What happened” in lieu of “What’s wrong” is a great start but what comes next? We’ll explore more advanced concepts and strategies that create deep perspective shift. We’ll also offer real life examples of how it happens.

Yes, regulation is essential for healing. Why do some strategies work inconsistently? Why do they work for one person and not the other? What are the dosing best practices? We’ll explore these and other critical regulation concepts that will promote more healing.

Everyone says relationship is essential but how do you create it, especially when people have a history of being hurt in relationship? This session will explore next level relational strategies including how and when to leverage regulation towards a good relational outcome. We’ll also discuss how trauma injures the soul and what can be done to restore purpose.

Like trauma, understanding and creating capacity is complicated. Working hard to avoid oversimplifications like “make time for you”, we’ll unpack the complexity and discuss strategies from multiple angles.

Hear stories from across the country about how 7ei is being used. Stories will capture the common barriers faced in implementation and also highlight different strategies used. We’ll also briefly discuss how 7ei is used by Law Enforcement.

  This training is an introduction to the model of trauma informed care that SaintA has developed over the past seven years and has implemented across all of its programs. Participants who attend this training will be able to:

• Describe the prevalence of adverse experiences and the scope of their impact.
• Define and respond to behavior from a trauma informed perspective.
• Describe how trauma affects the brain and influences development, learning and behavior.
• Identify factors that enhance the capacity for positive relationships for children who have adverse experiences.
• Describe how purpose, belonging and safety enhance children’s well-being.
• Identify techniques that enhance caregiver capacity and connect them to outcomes.
• Identify action steps to enhance trauma informed services.

Lunch is provided for in-person trainings. Hotel accommodations near SaintA.

  Participants will attend a four day in-person workshop or complete an eight part virtual session in which they will be trained by a SaintA training staff on SaintA’s 7ei module of trauma informed care. Participants will enhance their knowledge about the underlying research and resources that support 7ei. Participants will be equipped with tools and resources to create awareness and inspire a trauma informed perspective in their agency or organization. Participants will receive opportunities for coaching to deliver the content effectively.

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Consultation: We have designed a consulting package that is available exclusively for certified trainers. You can access a custom package of 5 hours of consultation for $500 (a 60% discount). SaintA can work individually with you and your team to customize your curriculum to tailor it to your area, focus, or discipline. We can also help you develop your implementation plan and strategies, or other related needs. Choose the ticket option with consultation included.

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* Trainers will be certified to train the 7ei model at their named entity (facility, agency, school district or consortium) and are only authorized to train individuals employed by this entity. Under no circumstances is the trainee certified to authorize others to train using the 7ei curriculum. Certification will expire two years after training is completed at which time the person must discontinue teaching 7ei until recertified. If you have questions about this policy please contact Sandy Engelhardt at sengelhardt@sainta.org.

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NOTE: Participants must attend all four days of the in-person training or complete all eight parts of the virtual session to be certified.

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7ei of Trauma Informed Care Train the Trainer Scholarship.
SaintA may award one scholarship to attend each 7ei of Trauma Informed Care Train the Trainer session. Applications for people who will strongly impact the Milwaukee community will be given highest consideration as SaintA continues its work to help more organizations become trauma informed and employ best practices in their organizations. 7ei of Trauma Informed Care Train the Trainer Scholarship Application

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Hotel accommodations near SaintA.

  Participants will attend a two day workshop or a four part virtual session in which they will be re-certified by a SaintA training staff on SaintA’s 7ei module of trauma informed care. Participants will enhance their knowledge about the underlying research and resources that support 7ei. Participants will be equipped with updated tools and resources to create awareness and inspire a trauma informed perspective in their agency or organization. Participants will receive opportunities for coaching to deliver the content effectively.

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NOTE: Participants may attend the day long Introduction to the 7ei of Trauma Informed Care presentation by a SaintA the day BEFORE re-certification, but it is not required. (If the Introduction session is being offered virtually it will be a two part session over two days.) This can be helpful for review as well as exposure to any content updates. There is no additional fee to attend the 7ei Introduction presentation.

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Consultation: We have designed a consulting package that is available exclusively for certified trainers. You can access a custom package of 5 hours of consultation for $500 (a 60% discount). SaintA can work individually with you and your team to customize your curriculum to tailor it to your area, focus, or discipline. We can also help you develop your implementation plan and strategies, or other related needs. Choose the ticket option with consultation included.

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* Trainers will be re-certified to train the 7ei model at their designated entity (facility, agency, school district or consortium) and are only authorized to train individuals employed by this entity. Under no circumstances is the trainee certified to authorize others to train using the 7ei curriculum. Certification will expire two years after training is completed at which time the person must discontinue teaching 7ei until re-certified. If you have questions about this policy please contact Sandy Engelhardt at sengelhardt@sainta.org.

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NOTE: Participants must attend both days of the in-person training or complete all four parts of the virtual sessions to be re-certified.

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Hotel accommodations near SaintA.

  This training is an introduction to the model of trauma informed care that SaintA has developed over the past seven years and has implemented across a variety of school environments. Participants who attend this training will be able to:

• Describe the prevalence of adverse experiences and the scope of their impact.
• Define and respond to behavior from a trauma informed perspective.
• Describe how trauma affects the brain and influences development, behavior and learning.
• Identify factors that enhance the capacity for positive relationship for students who have adverse experiences.
• Describe how purpose, belonging and safety enhance client well-being.
• Identify techniques that enhance caregiver capacity and connect them to client outcomes.
• Identify action steps to create a trauma sensitive school environment for all students.

Lunch is provided for in-person trainings. Hotel accommodations near SaintA.

  Participants will attend a four day workshop or an eight part virtual session in which they will be trained by a SaintA training staff on SaintA’s 7ei module of trauma informed care. Participants will enhance their knowledge about the underlying research and resources that support 7ei. Participants will be equipped with tools and resources to create awareness and inspire a trauma informed perspective in their agency or organization. Participants will receive opportunities for coaching to deliver the content effectively.

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Consultation: We have designed a consulting package that is available exclusively for certified trainers. You can access a custom package of 5 hours of consultation for $500 (a 60% discount). SaintA can work individually with you and your team to customize your implementation plan and strategies to meet your school district’s specific needs for what comes next after training. Choose the ticket option with consultation included.

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Trainers will be certified to train the 7ei model at their named entity (facility, agency, school district or consortium) and are only authorized to train individuals employed by this entity. Under no circumstances is the trainee certified to authorize others to train using the 7ei curriculum. Certification will expire two years after training is completed at which time the person must discontinue teaching 7ei until recertified. If you have questions about this policy please contact Sandy Engelhardt at sengelhardt@sainta.org.

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NOTE: Participants must attend all four days for in-person training or complete all eight session for virtual training to be certified.

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Hotel accommodations near SaintA.

  Participants will attend a two day workshop or a four part virtual session in which they will be re-certified by a SaintA training staff on SaintA’s 7ei module of trauma sensitive schools. Participants will enhance their knowledge about the underlying research and resources that support 7ei. Participants will be equipped with updated tools and resources to create awareness and inspire a trauma informed perspective in their school or district. Participants will receive opportunities for coaching to deliver the content effectively.

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NOTE: Participants may attend the day long Introduction to the 7ei of Trauma Sensitive Schools presentation by a SaintA staff the day BEFORE re-certification, but it is not required. (If the Introduction is being offered virtually it will be two parts offered over two days.) This can be helpful for review as well as exposure to any content updates. There is no additional fee to attend the 7ei Introduction presentation.

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Consultation: We have designed a consulting package that is available exclusively for certified trainers. You can access a custom package of 5 hours of consultation for $500 (a 60% discount). SaintA can work individually with you and your team to customize your implementation plan and strategies to meet your school district’s specific needs for what comes next after training. Choose the ticket option with consultation included.

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* Trainers will be re-certified to train the 7ei model at their designated entity (facility, agency, school district or consortium) and are only authorized to train individuals employed by this entity. Under no circumstances is the trainee certified to authorize others to train using the 7ei curriculum. Certification will expire two years after training is completed at which time the person must discontinue teaching 7ei until re-certified. If you have questions about this policy please contact Sandy Engelhardt at sengelhardt@sainta.org.

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NOTE: Participants must attend both days for in-person training or complete all four parts for virtual sessions to be re-certified.

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Hotel accommodations near SaintA.

  Come and network with colleagues from other Wisconsin schools that are embarking on the work of creating a trauma sensitive school. Share ideas, progress, resources and tools for implementation.

Please register for each session that you would like to attend. The meetings are free.

  This training is an introduction to the model of trauma informed care that SaintA has developed over the past eleven years and has implemented across a variety of early care settings.
Participants who attend this training will be able to:

Describe the prevalence of adverse experiences and the scope of their impact.

Define and respond to behavior from a trauma informed perspective.

Describe how trauma affects the brain and influences development, behavior and learning.

Identify factors that enhance the capacity for positive relationship for children who have adverse experiences.

Describe how purpose, belonging and safety enhance client well-being.

Identify techniques that enhance caregiver capacity and connect them to client outcomes.

Identify action steps to create a trauma informed early care environment for all children.