Trauma

By the age of 17, most children experience a potentially traumatic event like abuse, violence, or death of a loved one. Untreated traumatic stress is associated with physical and mental health concerns and can last a lifetime. Fortunately, many children are resilient and can recover from trauma exposure. Pediatric primary care providers are well positioned to screen children for trauma exposure and traumatic stress, to discuss the health effects of trauma, and to connect families with specialty behavioral health treatment when needed.

This training provides information on the prevalence and negative effects of trauma on children. It also provides tools for screening children for trauma and information about child trauma treatment services in Connecticut.

Practices receive

• Validated screening tools
• Resources and/or referral information
• 1 CME credit
• Meal during the training

Learn more about Educating Practices or contact Maggy Morales to schedule a training session.