Presented by Steps to End Domestic Violence

DVAM Lunch & Learns - Building Resilience With Survivors Through Trauma Informed Care - October 2026

Registration ends Tuesday, 10/20/2026 11:00am EDT

About This Event

Tuesday 10/6, 10/13, and 10/20

12:00PM - 12:45PM

This training is offered free of charge - donations are always appreciated!

*This registration link will sign you up for the entire series. All sessions are recorded and the recording will be sent to everyone who registers*

 

Join us for a three part lunch and learn webinar series in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month! We will take an in depth look at the principles of trauma informed care and why this approach is necessary when working with survivors. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the impacts of trauma, how trauma responses may present, and their role in supporting survivors as they heal from the violence they experienced. We'll also discuss accessible, actionable steps and strategies to apply trauma informed practices in your day to day work, especially as part of systems that may not be survivor centered. More details on each webinar are below.

 

Trauma in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence

Tuesday 10/6 from 12- 12:45 pm

In this 45 minute webinar we will:
  • Provide an overview of trauma and its lasting impact
  • Explore why abusive relationships are so traumatizing
  • Explain common trauma responses
  • Discuss pathways of healing from trauma and the importance of safety

 

Implementing Trauma Informed Practices Into Your Work

Tuesday, 10/13 from 12- 12:45 pm

In this 45 minute webinar we will:

  • Define the principles of trauma informed care 
  • Discuss what these principles can look like in practice
  • Identify practices that best support your service users
  • Investigate challenges and barriers to implementation 

 

Resisting Re-Traumatization When Working Within Systems

Tuesday, 10/20 from 12- 12:45 pm

In this 45 minute webinar we will:

  • Explain how systems can cause harm and re-traumatize survivors
  • Reflect on your role, limitations, and responsibilities within the system
  • Explore strategies to make accessing support, resource navigation, and service provision more trauma informed for service users

 

October's session of our Trauma Informed Workplaces Training Series, open to those in a leadership role in social service organizations, will connect with this theme of trauma informed care. We'll discuss how to build resilience with staff who serve survivors of violence and explore strategies to prevent vicarious trauma. More information here: https://www.stepsvt.org/trainings

About This Event

Tuesday 10/6, 10/13, and 10/20

12:00PM - 12:45PM

This training is offered free of charge - donations are always appreciated!

*This registration link will sign you up for the entire series. All sessions are recorded and the recording will be sent to everyone who registers*

 

Join us for a three part lunch and learn webinar series in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month! We will take an in depth look at the principles of trauma informed care and why this approach is necessary when working with survivors. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the impacts of trauma, how trauma responses may present, and their role in supporting survivors as they heal from the violence they experienced. We'll also discuss accessible, actionable steps and strategies to apply trauma informed practices in your day to day work, especially as part of systems that may not be survivor centered. More details on each webinar are below.

 

Trauma in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence

Tuesday 10/6 from 12- 12:45 pm

In this 45 minute webinar we will:
  • Provide an overview of trauma and its lasting impact
  • Explore why abusive relationships are so traumatizing
  • Explain common trauma responses
  • Discuss pathways of healing from trauma and the importance of safety

 

Implementing Trauma Informed Practices Into Your Work

Tuesday, 10/13 from 12- 12:45 pm

In this 45 minute webinar we will:

  • Define the principles of trauma informed care 
  • Discuss what these principles can look like in practice
  • Identify practices that best support your service users
  • Investigate challenges and barriers to implementation 

 

Resisting Re-Traumatization When Working Within Systems

Tuesday, 10/20 from 12- 12:45 pm

In this 45 minute webinar we will:

  • Explain how systems can cause harm and re-traumatize survivors
  • Reflect on your role, limitations, and responsibilities within the system
  • Explore strategies to make accessing support, resource navigation, and service provision more trauma informed for service users

 

October's session of our Trauma Informed Workplaces Training Series, open to those in a leadership role in social service organizations, will connect with this theme of trauma informed care. We'll discuss how to build resilience with staff who serve survivors of violence and explore strategies to prevent vicarious trauma. More information here: https://www.stepsvt.org/trainings