Tara Sagor, LMHC, CAGS
Director of Training and Trauma Response for Justice Resource Institute
This workshop is intended to provide individuals with concrete tools to support strong, attainable, trauma-informed practices when working with vulnerable populations and to practice interventions to foster adaptive functioning and coping for our clients and our coworkers through exposure to Psychological First Aid (PFA).
Dr. Sasha Svendsen, Child Abuse Pediatrician at the University of Massachusetts Children’s Medical Center
Joined by Sophie Kolchin-Miller, LICSW, Assistant Director Outpatient Services Worcester/Director of Trauma-Informed Care of Y.O.U., Inc.
Problematic Sexualized Behavior (PSB) in children is not a new issue, yet concerning trends noted during the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted its increasing prevalence and difficulties in supporting the children and families impacted. There is a growing body of literature regarding best practices to address PSB, however these resources are somewhat scarce. Furthermore, the challenges identifying and referring all the children involved to these evidence-based trauma therapies is challenging. As community partners who work with children, we all have a role in recognizing and responding to these concerns and supporting families to access the resources necessary to promote health and resilience within these children.
