Enhancing Trauma Awareness

First course in TCP series // view other courses
6 sessions
// 2.5 hours each
Prerequisites: None

Trainings are sponsored by the PA OCYF and CHG Charitable Trust.  Sponsorship covers all cost of tuition and materials so there is no cost to participants to register and participate.

Course Description

The new research on trauma provides us with startling statistics and critical information about the devastating effects of both simple and complex trauma. Because of the profound effects and implications of trauma, especially in childhood, and the fact that trauma often is trans-generational, it is essential for all family educators to be highly trauma aware and equipped to educate families about the nature of trauma.

Because the information in this course is presented in clear, easily understood, and translated segments, family professionals can more easily share vital trauma information, principles, and practical applications of this information and these principles with their parents/caregivers. This can empower parents and caregivers to greatly lessen or eliminate trauma on their families and to learn ways to intentionally avoid inadvertently re-traumatizing children.

Professionals can become clear and confident that they are providing family environments that are sanctuaries and can effectively employ interactive skills that promote health and healing from trauma.

6 sessions (2.5 hours each)
Prerequisites: None

Available Groups

Classes meet every other week. Click the group name to view the full schedule.

Group 2060Wi26 Schedule (sponsored by CHG Charitable Trust)

  • Session 1: January 7, 2026 (9:00 am – 11:30 am)
  • Session 2: January 21, 2026 (9:00 am – 11:30 am)
  • Session 3: February 4, 2026 (9:00 am – 11:30 am)
  • Session 4: February 18, 2026 (9:00 am – 11:30 am)
  • Session 5: March 4, 2026 (9:00 am – 11:30 am)
  • Session 6: March 18, 2026 (9:00 am – 11:30 am)

Course Registration

Important instructions:

Please select one course group as your preferred choice, and one for your backup choice.  After registering online, you will receive an email confirming your seat in a class. If a course is filled to capacity, you will receive notification within one week of registering.

If you are absent for Session 1 without notifying LGI in advance, you are considered immediately withdrawn from the course and your reserved seat is given to a participant on the waiting list.

 

NEW CEU REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Due to changes in reporting requirements for CEUs, we are now required to gather specific information from you in advance so that your CEUs can be issued once you complete the training.  Please read the instructions below carefully and include the required information when registering if you are requesting CEUs.   We will no longer be able to issue the CEUs after your training if you fail to provide this information in advance.
 
Social Work CEUs through PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors
Provide:
  1. Your name as it is recorded with the PA Board and should appear on your certificate.
  2. Your license number.   If you do not have a license number with the PA Board, but still want a personalized CEU certificate, please reply with how your name should appear and indicate you do not have a license number at this time.
 
PQAS through PA Keys for Early Childhood Educators
Provide:
  1. Your name as it is recorded with PA Keys
  2. Your PA Keys identification number – without this number we are unable to issue PQAS credit
 
PDE Act 48/45
Lakeside Global Institute is not an approved provider for Act 48/45 credits through the Department of Education.   Participants who would like to secure Act 48/45 credits can take an LGI social work CEU certificate to their home school district or local intermediate unit to request those credits.