Resilience Informed Service Environments (RISE): Infusing programs and practice with resilience-based approaches

When: Wednesday, January 17 - 12:00 PM

Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes

Location: WebEx

Event Details:

According to the APA, “Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress .”  Resilience is a critically important concept with implications for programs that provide services to people across the developmental spectrum from young children to the elderly.  In this webinar, we will provide participants with a thorough understanding of resilience, including an overview of the latest research and interventions that have been developed to promote it.  The exploration of resilience will focus on its connection to the growing field of trauma-informed care.  We will also provide information on the neurobiology of resilience and identify its key components. By the end of this webinar participants will be able to: understand the importance of focusing on strengths and incorporating resilience into their practice with individuals receiving services.  This webinar is appropriate for service providers from all adult and child serving organizations.

This webinar will conclude with an invitation to participate in the Resilience Informed Service Environments (RISE) Learning Community.  The RISE Learning  Community will be open to child and adult behavioral health providers dedicated to implementing trauma-informed care principles and practices with a focus on creating resilience-building service systems.