Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jeanette Trujillo will discuss how trauma affects the brain, neurological effects and long-term traumatic stress, mental health issues, coping with trauma, and the importance of social support.
STAMFORD, CT – The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education (“The Center”) today announced it is presenting “Trauma Informed Care with a Focus on Sexual Abuse.” The conference, which is sponsored by UBS, will take place on Wednesday, February 8th from8:30 a.m. to 12:30 P.M. at the University of Connecticut/Stamford Campus, One University Place, Stamford, CT (corner of Broad Street and Washington Blvd.).
This year’s conference, Trauma Informed Care with a Focus on Sexual Assault, focuses on the social, psychological and neurological effects of traumatic stress. This training will provide participants with a basic understanding of a victim's response to traumatic stress based on the impact this major life event has had on him/her physically and psychologically. This program has been approved for Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT, and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal.
“Often, individuals served by social services professionals have experienced trauma, such as sexual assault. Trauma can be the trigger for risky and maladaptive behaviors. Therefore, it is important for all people serving the community to understand how trauma affects the development and adjustment of individuals,” explained Ivonne Zucco, Executive Director of The Center.
Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jeanette Trujillo will discuss how trauma affects the brain, neurological effects and long-term traumatic stress, mental health issues, coping with trauma, and the importance of social support.
She will be followed by a presentation from Prosecutor Maureen Ornousky, Senior Assistant State's Attorney for the Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District. She will discuss how the justice system responds to victims of sexual assault. Additionally, Setta Mushegian, MSW, Child Advocate and Crisis Counselor for The Center, will share information about the importance of understanding the role cultural upbringing plays when working with victims and their families.
Tickets are $25 for the general public, $35.00 for social workers seeking continuing education credits, and $10.00 for students (with valid student ID). For more information or to purchase a ticket to reserve your seat, please call The Center at 203-348-9346 or email:
info@thecenter-ct.org.
About The Center
Serving Lower Fairfield County for 30 years, The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education provides free, 24-hour confidential help to men, women and children who have experienced sexual assault. Additionally, it provides age-appropriate personal safety classes for children ages 5 – 18 to reduce their risk of becoming a victim, and education/awareness programs for the community at large. The Center supports eight town/cities in Lower Fairfield County including: Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. To learn more or to get involved, call The Center at 203-348-9346, email: info@thecenter-ct.org. or visit www.thecenter-ct.org.
