Facilitators: Leah Parker and Monica Padilla, Trauma-Informed Practices Specialists, Denver Public Schools

Description: Awareness raising about the way trauma-informed practices are supported by active self-care; how and why self-care supports sustaining a trauma-informed environment. Information about the negative effects of helping (recognizing warning signs) and information about self-care resources. Considerations for organizational and individual wellness. Four key strategies of wellness that can help educators (and students) during this time of ongoing community crisis/disruption.

Takeaways:

• Local self-care/wellness resources (Denver area and DPS)

• Self-care map

The DAA Collective is dedicated to creating a safe and accessible space for everyone who participates in our trainings and events. We welcome persons of all abilities and will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you need a specific accommodation for this event, please contact Meredith.Bixler@denvergov.org as soon as possible so we can make arrangements.

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