BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Echo - ECPv6.0.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Echo X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.echotraining.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Echo REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T163000 DTSTAMP:20260419T125945 CREATED:20260312T064448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T070009Z UID:10556-1778490000-1778517000@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:IN-PERSON: Trauma-Informed Mindfulness DESCRIPTION:Is Mindfulness for everyone? For survivors of trauma\, mindfulness can be a double-edged sword. Learn how to combine secular meditation practices along with specific skills and modifications that support stabilization\, regulation and actually help people heal from the effects of toxic stress. \nThis experiential training is designed for anyone who works with students\, families\, and communities that would like to incorporate mindfulness-based practices in a safe and non-harming way. You will learn about trauma from a neurobiological view\, how to manage traumatic stress during periods of practice\, and how to incorporate trauma informed care principles when guiding participants. So you and those you work with can enjoy the benefits of mind-body practices that can improve overall health\, build resilience\, and support trauma recovery. \nThis training will explore: \n\nAn introduction to secular mindfulness and meditation\nThe benefits and potential challenges when practicing mindfulness\nHow unintegrated trauma or toxic stress can impact the nervous system\nThe fundamentals of trauma-informed practices\, modifications\, and skills\nHow mindfulness & meditation can increase tolerance and decrease impulsivity\nHow to share basic trauma-sensitive mindfulness practices in community settings\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: Monday\, May 11th\, 2026 | 9am-4:30pm PST\nCost: $125; $95 early bird (until 04/11/26)\nLocation: IN-PERSON The California Endowment\, 1000 N. Alameda St\, Los Angeles CA 90012\nParking: Free parking is provided at The California Endowment. Tell the parking attendant that you are attending the training.\nSchedule: 9:00am to 4:30pm (Registration 8:30am to 9:00am)\nLunch: Lunch is not provided. There are several eateries within walking distance to the training venue.\nContinuing Education: 6 CE credits are available for an additional $30. For more information visit our continuing education page. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \nAdditional Information\nCancellation fees may apply; be sure to review our refund policies here. \nFor questions about this training\, please contact us at training@echotraining.org or (213) 484-6676 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLaurie Cousins is a secular mindfulness teacher\, trauma-informed nonviolent parent educator\, and somatic resilience practitioner. She is highly trained and certified through the mindful centers of UCLA & USCD which includes being a teacher of the evidence-based Mindful Self-Compassion program. Laurie specializes in healing trauma and addictive behaviors through somatic processing and is trained in TRM & CRM from the Trauma Resource Institute. Mentored by Susan Kaiser Greenland and a founding member & teacher of the International Inner Kids Collaborative\, Laurie enjoys teaching mindfulness in education for students\, families\, and faculty throughout Los Angeles and the US. She has a private practice in Studio City and is passionate about helping youth\, individuals\, couples\, and families overcome adversity\, cultivate connection\, and build resiliency.  URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/tim0526/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MAY_11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T125945 CREATED:20260306T195149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T201403Z UID:10547-1778661000-1778760000@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma & Resilience Pt. I DESCRIPTION:Echo brings you a training on trauma and resilience for trauma survivors and professionals working with survivors. It provides a solid grounding in the cutting-edge science behind trauma and resilience as applied through survivor wisdom and insight. \nDid you know that childhood experiences can affect your physical health as an adult? That toxic stress makes us more sensitive to things like sound? Or that it affects learning and memory? That safe\, stable nurturing relationships can heal trauma? Register today for this fascinating review of all that current science is telling us about the number one health issue of our time. \nThis training covers: \n– The impact of trauma on the body and the brain\n– Adverse Childhood Experiences Study\n– Survival responses\n– Impact of trauma on behavior and relationships\n– Emotional regulation strategies\n– Trauma-informed care \nThe training was awesome. I am so happy to have the privilege to attend. I feel as though I am a better human being in the making. (participant) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nclick to view\n\n\nclick to view\n\n\nclick to view\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nWho should attend? Trauma survivors and those who serve them. Parents are welcome to come and apply this information to their parenting style but this training contains no specific parenting curriculum.\nWhere: Virtual via Zoom; Zoom link and extra details will be sent out a week prior to the training date.\nTime: 8:30 am – 12:00pm PST (both days)\nFees: $85; $70 early bird (before 04/13/26)\nContinuing Education: A total of six (6) CEUs are available for an additional $30. For more information visit our continuing education page. \n**Scholarships available for students and survivors. Email training@echotraining.org to inquire** \n\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \nAdditional Information\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nRefunds are not available for non-attendance. Fees may apply for cancellations; be sure to review our policies here. \nEcho is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for MFTs\, LCSWs\, LEPs\, and LPCCs. Echo maintains responsibility for this program and its content. \nFor additional requests\, accommodations\, questions or grievances about this training please contact us at: training@echotraining.org or (213) 484-6676. URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/trt0526/ CATEGORIES:Working with Childhood Trauma ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MAY_13-14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260521T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T125945 CREATED:20260305T234355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T000207Z UID:10535-1779364800-1779375600@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: From Principles to Practice: Becoming Trauma-Informed DESCRIPTION:A trauma-informed approach is essential for survivor healing and recovery. This virtual workshop offers a space to bring the approach to life by building your capacity to shift power and agency to survivors. Using principles adapted from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration—safety\, trust\, togetherness\, collaboration\, agency\, and belonging—this workshop provides you with a framework to reflect on your role as a helper and ideas for deepening your connection with yourself and those you support. For each principle\, you will have the opportunity to practice at least one way to sprinkle this approach into your work. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThis training covers: \n\nThe principles of a trauma-informed approach\nConcrete ways to implement each principle\nOpportunities to practice the skills of a trauma-informed approach\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nWho should attend: Anyone who identifies as a helper\, or who supports others in their work\, and is interested in practical ways to build capacity for safety and connection in the workplace.\nDates: Thursday\, May 21st\, 2026 | 12:00pm-3:00pm PST\nCost: $85; $70 early bird (before 04/21/26)\nLocation: Live training via Zoom. Zoom link and extra details will be sent out a week prior to the training date.\nContinuing Education: 3 CE credits are available for an additional $30. For more information visit our continuing education page. \n**Scholarships available for students and survivors. Email training@echotraining.org to inquire** \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nAdditional Information\nCancellation fees may apply; be sure to review our refund policies here. \nContinuing Education: This course meets the qualifications for 4 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs\, LCSWs\, LPCCs\, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. These credits are available for an additional $30. For more information visit our continuing education page. \nFor questions about this training\, please contact us at training@echotraining.org or (213) 484-6676 \n* Echo maintains responsibility for this course and its content* \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAndi Fetzner\, PsyD began working with Echo Training in 2018 as the Seeking Safety and Trauma & Addiction professional development facilitator. Drawing from her personal and professional background\, Andi approaches training through a trauma-informed lens practicing the mantra “you don’t have to be a therapist to be therapeutic.” She serves her community as a telehealth therapist at Integrative Counseling (AZ)\, a trainer and life coach at Origins Training\, and\, until recently\, as the Trauma Informed Care Coordinator at Eisner Health. URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/ti0526/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MAY_21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T125945 CREATED:20260312T071207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T072941Z UID:10564-1779957000-1779969600@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma-Informed Journalism DESCRIPTION:Echo presents a training expressly for reporters\, editors and producers on the science of trauma. The training will examine the impact of trauma on the brain and body\, as well as the underlying biological and psychological processes that can help us make sense of survivor behavior. We provide practical tips and skills for implementing trauma science in the service of better stories and improved interactions with survivors. \nReporters are no strangers to interviewing trauma survivors\, but even the most seasoned journalists can sometimes struggle to understand a survivor’s reactions. Reporters may worry that they are causing further harm and feel ill-prepared and ill-equipped to navigate the trauma minefield. \nIn this training\, Echo’s executive director\, Louise Godbold\, draws on over a decade of work as a trauma educator\, as well as insights from her personal experience as a public survivor and that of the many MeToo survivors she has helped. Joining us will be many prominent journalists who have covered MeToo stories to share their own tips for working with trauma survivors and provide case studies for discussion. \nThis training is suitable for any journalist or editor who has some experience working with trauma survivors or who would like to know more. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \nAt the end of this training you will be able to: \n\nList the principles of trauma-informed practice\nDescribe the impact of trauma on the body and brain\nName the four survival responses\nIdentify common trauma responses\nExplain the differences between trauma memory and regular memory\nUtilize tools for emotional regulation (for self and interviewee)\nPractice skills to avoid retraumatization\nImplement strategies for improved collaboration\nUse methods that contribute to the survivor’s healing and wellbeing\nApply techniques that support a survivor in telling their story\nProduce deeper\, richer and more compelling stories\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: Thursday\, May 28th\, 2026 | 8:30am-12:00pm PST\nCost: $150; $125 early bird (before 04/28/26)\nLocation: Live training via Zoom. Zoom link and extra details will be sent out a week prior to the training date.\nContinuing Education: 3 CE credits are available for an additional $30 for qualifying licenses. For more information visit our continuing education page. \n  \n**You can also catch our Executive Director Louise Godbold on  April 25\, 2026 at a groundbreaking conference on trauma-informed reporting presented by New York Press Club Foundation and Women’s Justice NOW. Find out more at the link here. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nAdditional Information\nCancellation fees may apply; be sure to review our refund policies here. \nContinuing Education: This course meets the qualifications for 3 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs\, LCSWs\, LPCCs\, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. These credits are available for an additional $30. For more information visit our continuing education page. \nFor questions about this training\, please contact us at training@echotraining.org or (213) 484-6676 \n* Echo maintains responsibility for this course and its content* URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/tij0526/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MAY_28.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260604T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T125945 CREATED:20260312T073009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T073753Z UID:10570-1780561800-1780574400@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma-Informed Interviewing DESCRIPTION:Does your job involve interviewing trauma survivors? \nIn the aftermath of trauma\, a survivor will probably have to recount what happened to them several times – to service providers\, to medical staff\, to counselors\, to law enforcement\, to lawyers\, and maybe to reporters. \nMany of these interviewers have not been trained on how to make the encounter less stressful for themselves or the survivor. Interviewers may not understand how a traumatized body and brain react and may become frustrated or misinterpret what they are seeing\, leading to the survivor feeling dismissed or judged. \nThe goal of many survivor interviews is to obtain a “coherent narrative”\, which is essential not only for reporting but also for helping the survivor process the trauma. However given the way trauma impacts memory\, without some support and structure\, a concise\, chronological narrative might be the last thing the survivor’s traumatized brain can produce. \nEcho’s new training\, Trauma-informed Interviewing\, gives you a brief overview of the impact of trauma as well as practical tips on how to support a trauma survivor during an interview. We will be looking at how trauma impacts memory and equip you with skills to help create a narrative that is clear\, comprehensible\, and most importantly\, healing for the survivor. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nIntegrate emotional regulation strategies for self and survivor\nIdentify the signs of re-experiencing & offer strategies for support\nDescribe common trauma responses\nLearn strategies for offering choice\nIdentify some common pitfalls in relating to survivors\nExplain the importance of survivor-driven vs. survivor-focused approaches\nEmploy strategies that increase survivor resilience\nDifferentiate the characteristics of trauma memory versus regular memory\nUtilize tools for supporting survivors in building a coherent narrative\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: Thursday\, June 4\, 2026 | 8:30am-12:00pm PST\nCost: $85; $70 early bird (until 05/04/26)\nLocation: Live training via Zoom. Zoom link and extra details will be sent out a week prior to the training date.\nContinuing Education: 3 CE credits are available for an additional $30. For more information visit our continuing education page. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \nAdditional Information\nCancellation fees may apply; be sure to review our refund policies here. \nFor questions about this training\, please contact us at training@echotraining.org or (213) 484-6676 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLouise Godbold\, Executive Director. Louise has spent the last 25 years working in social programs—for funders (the California Endowment and Los Angeles County Health & Human Services)\, for UC Berkeley\, and as a strategic planning and evaluation consultant for innumerable nonprofit organizations. In 2010 she joined Echo\, which began to specialize in trauma training after she assumed leadership in 2013. Louise has given TV and press interviews internationally on the topic of trauma and resilience. Her writing on trauma has appeared in The Smithsonian Magazine\, Pacific Standard\, The Hollywood Reporter\, The Wrap\, Slate\, Vox\, The Imprint\, Culturico\, and Huffington Post (France). Louise is the developer and lead trainer for Echo’s trauma and resilience curricula. URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/tii0626/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/JUN_4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T133000 DTSTAMP:20260419T125945 CREATED:20251209T234902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T193725Z UID:10452-1789030800-1789047000@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Healthy Brains\, Happy Lives: Promoting Optimal Brain Development DESCRIPTION:This 4-hour workshop\, an introduction to NeuroDevelopmental Movement® with Bette Lamont\, is a stand-alone training for those who seek skills to support children to move through and fulfill the Developmental Sequence. \nWhat is the Developmental Sequence? \nHuman beings are programmed genetically to fulfill a sequence of developmental movement that starts in utero and results in the ability to walk. Each stage of the sequence stimulates the next phase of growth. Children born with neurodevelopmental challenges (such as brain injuries\, strokes\, or toxic exposures in utero) may need to work longer and harder to build stability at various stages of the Developmental Sequence. Gaps in the Development Sequence (for example\, when babies don’t get sufficient opportunity to crawl because they spend a lot of time in strollers or “walkers”) may result in not only physical but also behavioral\, physical\, psychological\, and social challenges \nNDM® is based on an understanding of the Development Sequence and can be used with children or adults with any kind of neurobiological or central nervous system injury or delay. NDM uses an assessment of seven developmental levels\, including reflexes\, movement\, and sensory development\, to identify challenges. Gaps and injuries are addressed by replicating the activities that a neurologically typical child instinctively utilizes to integrate the brain. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \nThe skills gained from this workshop can be used in preschool settings\, dance classes\, daycare centers\, and at home to support individuals move through and fulfill the Developmental Sequence. \nAt the end of this training\, participants will be able to – \n\nIllustrate the process by which the brain integrates itself in the first months of life and identify how a rich sensory/motor environment in these months lays the foundation for full brain integration over the lifespan.\nDistinguish key sensory and motor milestones or normal development at seven different levels of the central nervous system.\nExplain the consequences of any form or degree of trauma or developmental interruption as they affect learning\, social\, attention and physical skills.\nTransform environments to enhance the normal neurodevelopmental process in the classroom.\nImplement specific motor activities that prompt brain organization in infants.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: Thursday\, September 10th\, 2026 | 9:00am-1:30pm PST\nCost: $85; $70 early bird (before 8/10/26)\nLocation: Live training via Zoom. Zoom link and extra details will be sent out a week prior to the training date.\nContinuing Education: 4 CE credits are available for an additional $30. For more information visit our continuing education page. \n\n**Scholarships available for students and survivors. Email training@echotraining.org to inquire**\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nAdditional Information\nCancellation fees may apply; be sure to review our refund policies here. \nContinuing Education: This course meets the qualifications for 4 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs\, LCSWs\, LPCCs\, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. These credits are available for an additional $30. For more information visit our continuing education page. \nFor questions about this training\, please contact us at training@echotraining.org or (213) 484-6676 \n* Echo maintains responsibility for this course and its content* \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nYour presenter\, Bette Lamont\, is passionate about sharing the neurological source of sound learning skills\, joyous mental health\, vigorous physical strength and coordination\, and fully developed social skills.  Her lecture will bring new excitement to your understanding and hope that children can grow beyond labels and limitations to reach their potential. \nBette Lamont has been working with children with all forms and degrees of neurodevelopmental gaps\, injuries and delays since 1986\, as a NeuroDevelopmental Movement® consultant to families\, lecturer to professionals\, and trainer of upcoming practitioners. \nBette has worked around the U.S.\, Canada\, England\, and currently sees clients globally from Kuala Lumpur to Glasgow\, Scotland. \nBette Lamont\, MA/Developmental Movement Consultant is the founder and director of Developmental Movement® Consultants\, Seattle\, WA and a founder and owner of NeuroSolutions International.  Her work is endorsed by Dr. Gabor Mate\, Professor Darcia Narvaez (The Evolved Nest)\, and her training group won an award from Queen Elizabeth in 2005 for her work in nurseries in the U.K. \n  URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/ndm0326/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SEP_10.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR