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Trauma, the Past and Approaches to Healing Workshop
December 11, 2017 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
$90.00Trauma, the Past and Approaches to Healing: Disability informed approaches to trauma
An OADD-Vita Community Services and Mens Sana Workshop
December 11th, 2017 8:30 – 3:30
Presenters: Amanda Gee, Heather Hermans, David Hingsburger
People with disabilities have lived lives filled with trauma. From abuse, to institutionalization, to rejection and lack of welcome in community settings people with disabilities have experienced pain and hurt. This session will look at strategies for trauma informed practice for people with disabilities. The presenters will explore the issues of trauma and the accumulation of past hurts and suggest strategies and ideas for both everyday and clinical support. This session will be looking at trauma and approaches as it affect people who experience a wide variety of intellectual disabilities including those with significant disabilities who are not often thought to be able to benefit from healing approaches.
Cost is $90 + HST for OADD members; $105.00 + HST for non-members
Downloadable registration form: Registration form
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