Canton, MO – Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) will host a one-day conference, Navigating Complex Trauma: Responsive Interventions for the Helping Professions, on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Mabee Center in Canton, Missouri. The conference is presented in partnership with the State of Missouri Complex Trauma Training Consortium (CTTC), part of a national initiative aimed at building trauma-informed expertise across the United States. Supported by the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (NCTSI) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the CTTC empowers professionals with the latest knowledge and tools for addressing complex trauma.
This comprehensive conference will provide mental health professionals, educators, and other human service helping professionals an opportunity to deepen their understanding of complex trauma and explore practical, evidence-based interventions. Attendees will gain valuable insight into the neurological, physiological, and psychological effects of trauma, and learn how to apply effective strategies for supporting those impacted by trauma—especially vulnerable populations such as immigrants, refugees, and individuals experiencing systemic trauma.
The event will feature a keynote address by Angel Knoverek, PhD, LCPC/LPC, ACS, on the impact of complex trauma, followed by three rounds of breakout sessions led by experts in the field, including Lindsey Knochel, MSW, LCSW, and Karen C. Simms, MFT. Session topics include: Complex Trauma & Neurobiology, Evidence-Based Strategies to Support Parents, Complex Trauma in Immigrant & Refugee Families, Complex Trauma, Schools, and Learning, Supporting Parents Who Experienced Intergenerational or Systemic Trauma, Complex Trauma and Substance Use, Complex Trauma and LGBTQ+ Youth and Provider Bias, Implicit Racism, & White Privilege. The day will conclude with an inspiring session, When Hurts Heal: A Message of Hope and Resilience, presented by Karen C. Simms, MFT, Director of Trauma & Resilience Initiative, Inc.
Culver-Stockton College’s Director of Counselor Education, Dr. Angel Knoverek, serves as the Director for the States of Missouri (Culver-Stockton College, Canton, MO) and Illinois (Mindshift Center, Quincy, IL) Complex Trauma training Consortiums. Dr. Angel Knoverek states, “It’s a great resource to have this level of expertise in our local tri-state community, especially to develop our helping professionals’ knowledge and best practices to work with individuals who have experienced complex trauma.”
Registration for the event can be found online at bit.ly/cts_2024. The event is $45 per general registration. General registration includes lunch and a certificate of attendance. Registration is free for C-SC students. Professionals in mental health, human services, and education are encouraged to register early to secure their spot for this important event. For more information or to register, visit bit.ly/cts_2024 or contact Dr. Melissa Holt at mholt@culver.edu or 573-228-6417.
About Culver-Stockton College
Culver-Stockton College, situated on 140 acres in Canton, Missouri, atop “the Hill” overlooking the Mississippi River, was founded in 1853 by members of the Disciples of Christ Church. Today, more than 1,000 students from around the world shape their futures in academic excellence with opportunities in 80 majors and minors, four graduate programs, 21 NAIA inter-collegiate athletics, 35 diverse student organizations, and many campus-life events.
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