Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network's

Children's Mental Health Lecture Series:

Beyond the Wound

Realizing the reach of Trauma in the lives of youth 

With: Melissa Panter

Date: January 16, 2025

Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Zoom Webinar

Course Description:

This presentation will go over the affect that trauma has throughout the life span of children and adolescents. We will look at how trauma affects young people academically, relationally and developmentally (both mentally and physically).

Course Objectives:

Objective 1: Gain a perspective on the different ways that trauma presents itself for children and youth who have had traumatic experiences and are struggling with traumatic stress. 

Objective 2: Attain knowledge of evidence-based approaches to assist children and families dealing with traumatic stress.

Timed Agenda:

9:00am - 9:45 am: Trauma What it is and how it could present

9:45 - 10:00 am : ACEs Early childhood and early traumatic experiences

10:00 - 10 15am : Trauma Statistics/our job as social workers and professionals. Tools and modalities for professionals                

10:15 - 10:25am : Impacts of trauma on relationships (familial, community, personal, professional/academics/ and future outcomes

10:25 am- 10:35am: Effects of trauma on the brain

10:35am - 10:45 am : Effects of trauma on the body

10:45am - 11:00am : Prevention/Self-care

Registration / Walk-In Policy

Registration is required. Walk-ins WILL NOT be permitted. Register to ensure your attendance.

Photo Consent

By joining us at this event, attendees consent to Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network's Detroit Wayne Connect photographing, videotaping and using your image and likeness.

Continuing Education

• SOCIAL WORKERS: (2) Continuing Education Credits are approved for this training.
• CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (CMHP): (2) These event hours meet the MDCH training requirement for CMHP staff.
• TRAINING HOURS: (2) This event will count toward the annual training hours required by most provider agencies.