• Human Trafficking: The impact of trauma, a trauma-informed response and care

    As a part of the NOVA Trafficking Academy: Human Trafficking: the Impact of Trauma, A Trauma-informed Response, and Care  Understand how trauma & high stress impacts the brain and body, including behavior and decision-making for trafficking survivors Define trauma-informed response and care (TIRC) Define a healing centered approach Explore the […]

  • Trauma-Informed Response and Care: More Than Being “Nice” and Asking Open-Ended Questions

    Washington Washington

    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 […]

  • Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Conference

    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

  • Rebuilding Trust: Interpersonal Healing Strategies

    Myra will provide training: Rebuilding Trust: Interpersonal Healing Strategies This course is designed for survivors, survivor family members, responders, and support providers working to heal relationships affected by violence. The training explores how trauma, power, and agency influence the healing process, emphasizing the importance of self-regulation through self-compassion, co-regulation, and emotional […]