BROWN BAG LUNCH & LEARN

Trauma Informed Care and Behavioral Health Services

A Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Event

Join us for an afternoon of enlightenment and learning with

Lori Pelliccia, LPC-Intern, Asst. Clinical Director of ACGL.

In this presentation, Ms. Pelliccia will discuss trauma-informed care in behavioral health services.  The presentation will include evidence-based and best practice information for behavioral health service providers who want to work more effectively with people who have been exposed to trauma and/or are at risk of developing traumatic stress reactions.   In this interactive presentation, participants will discuss and share practical tips and tools for implementing a trauma-informed approach to client services.  Objectives: Explain the importance of a trauma-informed approach to behavioral health services and the ways trauma can manifest in behavior. Review SAMHSA’s principles of a trauma informed approach; learn strategies for implementing the six principles in behavioral health services.

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Friday, July 28th, from 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Location: AustinGrief

2413 Greenlawn Pkwy., Austin, TX 78757

Drinks will be provided. Please bring a sack lunch.

Fee: $10, $15 for 1.5 hours of CEUs for LPC, LMFT, LCSW

Space is limited so please RSVP below.

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ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Lori Pelliccia, MA, LPC-I, is the assistant clinical director and a staff therapist and The Austin Center for Grief and Loss (ACGL).  Ms. Pelliccia provides grief and loss counseling to adults who have experienced a significant loss such as death and/or divorce.  Ms. Pelliccia also facilitates bereavement support groups and conducts presentations and workshops on various topics related to grief and loss.  Ms. Pelliccia became interested in Trauma-Informed Care while in Graduate School and has facilitated several trainings on a Trauma-Informed Approach in public health services.