Ethics for Professionals Serving Victims of Domestic Violence in Rural Areas: is designed to equip participants with the essential ethical frameworks necessary for effectively supporting vulnerable populations in isolated communities. Attendees will explore the unique challenges faced by victims in rural settings, including issues of confidentiality, cultural safety, and resource […]
"The greatest power in de-escalation lies not in controlling others, but in mastering your own emotions and responses." -Unknown Trainer: Myra Strand
Human Centric Interviewing (HCI) takes the interview process beyond the trauma informed paradigm. The goal of the HCI training clinic is to develop the knowledge and essential skills required to conduct and document interviews with adults who have experienced trauma and/or victimization. Rooted in the neurobiology of trauma and memory, […]
"The greatest power in de-escalation lies not in controlling others, but in mastering your own emotions and responses." -Unknown Trainer: Myra Strand
Russell Strand is going to Pismo Beach, CA! There he will be delivering a full day of training.
Trauma-Informed Response and Care: More Than Being "Nice" and Asking Open-Ended Questions is a comprehensive training designed specifically for child abuse advocates at a child advocacy center. This workshop goes beyond surface-level kindness and simple questioning, delving into the principles of trauma-informed care that foster genuine safety, trust, and empowerment […]
"The greatest power in de-escalation lies not in controlling others, but in mastering your own emotions and responses." -Unknown Trainer: Myra Strand
Myra Strand will provide training: Aiming for Safety: Looking for lethality, risk and safety planning This workshop is designed to provide advocates and allied professionals with an in-depth understanding of trauma-informed and healing-centered safety planning, focusing on harm reduction, risk assessment, and safety planning.
"This maybe the most important book about domestic violence written in our time. Michelle writes about their experiences with the Criminal Justice system through an outside perspective. Taking a step out and looking in really changes the view. We cannot simply shrug and say "that is the way it is". […]
Myra Strand is going to Colorado: Keynote Lecture: When Lightening does strike the same place twice: Poly Victimization Break Out One: Erasing the Possibilities: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Break Out Two: Human Centric Interviewing