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:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20240124T062240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T171534Z UID:9665-1730275200-1730291400@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma & Addiction DESCRIPTION:Trauma and addiction are inextricably linked: From seeing addiction as a disease we are now moving to understanding it as a trauma response. In this full-day training\, you will gain tools for a trauma and resilience focused approach for working with people who experience the symptoms of addiction. Participants will also deepen their understanding of the connection between addictive behaviors and how the body responds to trauma. \nThe training will include: \n\nTrauma\, addiction\, and the brain\nThe trauma responses underlying addiction\nAddiction as a ‘solution’\nHow addiction affects the parent/child relationship\nTools for building resilience\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \nLearning objectives: \nAt the end of the training participants will be able to: \n\nName the two domains of childhood adversity described in the ‘Pair of ACEs’\nList at least five impacts of childhood trauma identified by the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study\nName the two major neurotransmitters that provide a link between childhood trauma and addiction\nDescribe the two extremes that may be experienced in the autonomic nervous system as a result of trauma\nName at least one cultural belief about addiction that is now anachronistic\nAgree that ‘addiction is a solution’\nImplement two tools for building resilience\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nWho Should Attend: Service providers working with substance abusers and their families \nDates: Wednesday\, October 30th\, 2024 | 8am-12:30pm PST\nCost: $55\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“Great program. I have had my license since 1973 and this was one of the most informative meetings I have been to on a critical subject.” (participant) \n\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 \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/ta1024/ CATEGORIES:Trauma & Addiction ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/OCT_30-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T113000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20240626T200551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T223646Z UID:9850-1729153800-1729164600@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\, October 17\, 2024 | 8:30am-11:30am PST\nCost: $55\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/tii1024/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/OCT_17.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20240124T062642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T200220Z UID:9669-1717061400-1717072200@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 30th\, 2024 | 9:30am-12:30pm PST\nCost: $55\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\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 the Trauma Informed Care Coordinator at Eisner Health\, a telehealth therapist at Integrative Counseling (AZ)\, and a trainer and life coach at Origins Training. URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/tic0524/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MAY_30.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240522T113000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20231220T170542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T090650Z UID:9631-1716366600-1716377400@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: Wednesday\, May 22\, 2024 | 8:30am-11:30am PST\nCost: $55\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/tii0524/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/May_22.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20240124T064921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T194401Z UID:9674-1714636800-1714653000@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma Responsive Play DESCRIPTION:Did you know that adult-child play creates a life-long template for emotional resilience? \nIt’s how we play with children – not how much – that gives them a natural advantage in coping with childhood stressors and builds confident\, competent\, creative thinkers who are better prepared to step up to life’s curveballs. Through play\, children learn how to stay calm in the face of difficulties\, observe and describe their emotions\, try on flexible perspectives\, act on their own initiative\, and experiment with new solutions until the problem is solved. \nIn this interactive training parents and professionals will learn how to support children in developing the brainpower to counteract everyday stress as well as extreme forms of trauma – and the challenging behaviors that sometimes arise out of these survival moments. \nJoin us to learn key strategies for boosting a child’s emotional immune system so they can navigate the challenges of growing up feeling brave\, optimistic\, and solution-focused. \nTopics covered: \n· The neuroscience of play\n· The research connecting socially engaged play and resilience\n· How playful attunement builds brains from the bottom up\n· Strategies to activate and shape a child’s brain\n· Self-regulation strategies for the adult \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDate: Thursday\, May 2nd\, 2024 | 8am-12:30pm PST\nCost: $55\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 \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 \nGeorgie Wisen-Vincent\,  LMFT RPT-S is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. She is the founder of the PlayLA Los Angeles Center for Play Therapy\, a training organization for parents and professionals. Georgie is a lecturer and supervisor of graduate level play therapists at the Loma Linda University Play Therapy Certificate Program. She also maintains a private practice at The Center for Connection in Pasadena\, California\, a multidisciplinary practice informed by the framework of Interpersonal Neurobiology\, headed by Tina Payne Bryson\, PhD\, co-author with Daniel Siegel\, MD\, of the groundbreaking parenting series “The Whole Brain Child”\, “No Drama Discipline”\, and “The Yes Brain”. Georgie earned her MA MFT from Chapman University and Masters in Child-Centered Play Therapy from the University of Roehampton London. She is a member of the British Association of Play Therapists and the American Association for Play Therapy. URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/play-0524/ CATEGORIES:Trauma Responsive Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MAY_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20231220T071336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T194652Z UID:9623-1714032000-1714048200@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Empowerment for Survivors of Domestic Violence DESCRIPTION:There are many trainings on domestic violence for professionals but relatively few for domestic violence survivors. At Echo\, we believe it is important to provide information on trauma to survivors as well as the professionals who serve them. This approach has benefits for the professional as well\, since we believe that the survivor’s perspective is paramount and that understanding and responding to the trauma survivor’s experience is the heart of trauma-informed care. We believe that for survivor healing\, we must position the survivor as an equal partner in their own care and that anyone in a supporting role must leave room for survivor empowerment. \nThe trainer\, Karen Gonzalez\, has experience both as a domestic violence survivor and as a professional working in domestic violence/human trafficking services. In addition to the expertise gained in her professional capacity\, she can also speak with authority about the survivor experience and is a strong advocate for survivor empowerment. \nThe target audience for this training is domestic violence survivors and any professional who is willing to learn from the survivor perspective. \nAt the end of the training you will be able to: \n\nExplain the physical\, emotional\, and psychological effects of trauma\nIdentify common responses to trauma and recognize the lasting impact of trauma on your life\nList the principles of TIC and use that knowledge to set expectations about the care you should receive\nDescribe domestic violence dynamics\, including red flags and warning signs.\nIllustrate the complexities of power and control dynamics through tools like the Power and Control Wheel\nIdentify common triggers\nExplain the concept of re-traumatization\nDevelop strategies to provide psychological safety and for emotional regulation\nAdvocate for the importance of respecting survivors’ autonomy and choices\nPractice effective communication\, empathy\, and self-care\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: Thursday\, April 25\, 2024 | 8am-12:30pm PST\nCost: $55\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 \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 \nKaren Gonzalez is a survivor of domestic violence\, sexual assault\, and child abuse. These experiences prompted her to train through Echo in 2014 to become a trauma-informed nonviolent parent educator. Karen is also the founder of Helping Hands Resource Center. In addition\, she is trained as a healing art leader and a wellness advocate. Her passion is to inform others about the challenges trauma creates in our daily lives and what can be done to overcome trauma. URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/esdv0424/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Apr_25.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20231222T205348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T193323Z UID:9650-1713342600-1713441600@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma & Resilience Pt. I Training 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 \n“The 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 Flyer Coming Soon\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\nTime: 8:30 am – 12:00pm PST (both days)\nFees: $55\nContinuing Education: A total of six (6) CEUs 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\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/trt0424/ CATEGORIES:Working with Childhood Trauma ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/APR_17-18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240205T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20230710T011442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T073738Z UID:9538-1707120000-1707136200@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma-Informed Mindfulness: Working with Youth DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness has increased in popularity and become more mainstream in recent years\, as a result of mounting scientific evidence proving its effectiveness in managing stress\, improving mental clarity\, increasing compassion and belonging\, and enhancing sleep. Yet\, if you use or plan to use mindfulness in your work\, you should also be aware of the serious responsibility that comes with mind-body practices and\, in addition to all the benefits\, any possible adverse effects. \nMindfulness can be both a useful emotional regulation tool AND a potential stressor for people who have been impacted by trauma. For children as well as adults\, the idea of going inwards when our brains are full of memories and thoughts we struggle to manage can actually make us more agitated. Meditation allows space for unprocessed pain and traumatic experiences to surface for people who have a trauma history. However\, with proper guidance and resources\,  this surfacing can allow for deeper healing and integration\, especially if accompanied by practical ways to manage intrusive thoughts and cultivate greater peace of mind and body. \nMindfulness teacher and Echo parent educator\, Laurie Cousins\, has designed this training specifically for parents\, teachers\, and any other adult who works with children. She will share techniques that assist in calming the survival brain and nervous system so that even children who have experienced trauma can enjoy the benefits of mindfulness. \nJoin us at the FEB 5 training to learn how trauma-informed mindfulness can help the children (young people) in your life build resilience and improve overall health. \n————————– \nThis experiential training is designed for anyone who works with students\, families\, and communities and wants to incorporate mindfulness-based practices in a safe\, playful\, and non-harming way. You will learn about trauma from a neurobiological lens\, how to manage traumatic stress during periods of practice\, and how to incorporate trauma-informed care principles when guiding participants\, all while exploring a variety of practices for different age groups. As a result of this training\, you and those you work with will be able to enjoy mind-body practices that can lead to improved overall health\, resilience\, and self-regulation\, and support trauma recovery. \nThis training will explore: \n\nAn introduction to the basics of secular mindfulness and meditation\nBenefits and potential challenges when practicing mindfulness for youth and adults \nHow unintegrated trauma or toxic stress can impact the nervous system\nThe neurobiological impact of being overstimulated with social media and technology \nThe fundamentals of trauma-informed practices\, modifications\, and skills\nHow mindfulness and meditation can decrease impulsivity and increase tolerance and compassion\nHow to share and guide basic trauma-informed mindfulness practices for children and teens\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: Monday\, February 5\, 2024 | 8am-12:30pm PST\nCost: $55\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 \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 has a B.A. in Psychology\, is a secular mindfulness teacher\, integrative somatic practitioner\, and Echo trauma-informed nonviolent parent educator. Part of her education and training include the mindful centers of UCLA & UCSD and she teaches their signature evidence-based programs of Mindful Awareness Practices and Mindful Self-Compassion. Laurie is mentored by Susan Kaiser Greenland and a lead teacher of the International Inner Kids Collaborative and enjoys teaching mindfulness in education for students\, families\, and faculty throughout Los Angeles and all over the country. \nSpecializing in the field of trauma and addiction recovery\, in her private practice and teaching she focuses on integration\, resiliency building\, and somatic-centered healing as a certified practitioner of the Trauma Resource Institute and compassion training through Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness. Laurie draws from her passion for the natural world\, contemplative wisdom traditions\, and motherhood to help guide people and families to overcome adversity\, embrace their innate resiliency\, and cultivate joyful connections and purpose. URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/tim1123/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/FEB_5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T120000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20230726T184205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T185101Z UID:9558-1699432200-1699531200@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Trauma & Resilience Part II Training DESCRIPTION:Following on from the successful Trauma & Resilience Part I training\, Echo brings you a second\, more advanced training to continue the exploration of trauma & resilience. \nTrauma & Resilience Part II is a chance for you to deepen your knowledge about trauma\, resilience and post-traumatic growth. We will examine the impact of toxic stress on child development and dive deeper into the science behind how the brain and body respond to trauma. You will also have an opportunity to learn about how to create the conditions that foster resilience and post-traumatic growth. We highly recommend that participants take Trauma & Resilience Part I* before taking this training. \nThis training covers: \n– Advanced understanding of trauma & the brain\n– Cutting edge trauma interventions\n– Epigenetics – the impact of trauma on a cellular level\n– Polyvagal theory – ancient pathways in our bodies\n– Post-traumatic growth – the alchemy of the human spirit \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: November 8th & 9th\, 2023 | 8:30 am-12:00pm PST (both days)\nCost: $55\nLocation: Live training via Zoom | Link and extra information will be sent out a week prior\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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/atrt1123/ CATEGORIES:Working with Childhood Trauma ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/NOV_8-9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231017T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T120000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20230725T205743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T210718Z UID:9554-1697531400-1697630400@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma & Resilience Pt. I Training 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 \n“The 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 Flyer Coming Soon\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\nTime: 8:30 am – 12:00pm PST (both days)\nFees: $55\nContinuing Education: A total of six (6) CEUs 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\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/trt1023/ CATEGORIES:Working with Childhood Trauma ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/OCT_17-18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231003T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231003T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20230608T183408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T180104Z UID:9529-1696320000-1696336200@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma & Addiction DESCRIPTION:Trauma and addiction are inextricably linked: From seeing addiction as a disease we are now moving to understanding it as a trauma response. In this full-day training\, you will gain tools for a trauma and resilience focused approach for working with people who experience the symptoms of addiction. Participants will also deepen their understanding of the connection between addictive behaviors and how the body responds to trauma. \nThe training will include: \n\nTrauma\, addiction\, and the brain\nThe trauma responses underlying addiction\nAddiction as a ‘solution’\nHow addiction affects the parent/child relationship\nTools for building resilience\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Flyer Coming Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \nLearning objectives: \nAt the end of the training participants will be able to: \n\nName the two domains of childhood adversity described in the ‘Pair of ACEs’\nList at least five impacts of childhood trauma identified by the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study\nName the two major neurotransmitters that provide a link between childhood trauma and addiction\nDescribe the two extremes that may be experienced in the autonomic nervous system as a result of trauma\nName at least one cultural belief about addiction that is now anachronistic\nAgree that ‘addiction is a solution’\nImplement two tools for building resilience\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nWho Should Attend: Service providers working with substance abusers and their families \nDates: Tuesday\, October 3rd\, 2023 | 8am-12:30pm PST\nCost: $55\nLocation: Virtual training via Zoom \n“Great program. I have had my license since 1973 and this was one of the most informative meetings I have been to on a critical subject.” (participant) \n\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 \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 the Trauma Informed Care Coordinator at Eisner Health\, a telehealth therapist at Integrative Counseling (AZ)\, and a trainer and life coach at Origins Training. URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/ta1023/ CATEGORIES:Trauma & Addiction ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Oct3_B.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230829T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230829T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20221215T004720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T160338Z UID:9482-1693296000-1693312200@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Integrating Self-Havening into Crisis Intervention DESCRIPTION:As humans\, we’ve all experienced crises from time to time. Whether caused by a stressful job\, unexpected news\, or life transitions\, the brain can navigate these crises effectively with the right knowledge and skills. In Echo’s new training\, Integrating Self-Havening into Crisis Intervention\, participants will gain the tools necessary to help someone soothe their brain through a crisis state. \nChock-full of essential information for teachers\, therapists\, and everyday learners\, participants will not only learn the neuroscience of a brain in crisis but will develop skills to build positive\, lasting changes to the brain to empower them moving forward. \n  \nWorkshop Objectives: \n\nEstablish a working understanding of the neurobiology of a brain in crisis\nIdentify at least 2 barriers to calming a brain in a crisis state\nExplain the relationship between anxiety/fear and our thinking brain – “Self”\nLearn and practice at least 3 neuroscience-based interventions to help ground a brain in crisis\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: Tuesday\, August 29th\, 2023 | 8am-12:30pm PST\nCost: $55\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\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \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 \nDr. Kate Truitt is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who believes the brain holds the inherent capacity to transcend and transform the complex and beautiful relationship between nature and nurture. Utilizing her training as a neuroscience and clinical psychologist\, along with her MBA in Healthcare Administration\, Dr. Truitt has passionately dedicated her life to advancing the treatment of Trauma ans Stress-Related Disorders. Her clinical practice\, scientific studies\, and trainings are specialized in the treatment of PTSD/Complex Trauma\, panic disorders and anxiety\, phobias\, as well as other amygdala-based disorders. Her research focuses on brain health during the recovery process\, treatment outcomes\, and psychophysiology. Dr. Truitt consults nationwide for trauma treatment programs\, leads research initiatives\, and provides trainings on trauma as well as personal empowerment through her training organization\, Viva Excellence. She is also CEO of her group practice\, Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates\, A Psychological Corporation\, in Pasadena\, CA where she and her team specialize in the most effective and cutting edge treatments empowering people to Live Their Excellence. For more information please visit https://www.drtruitt.com/dr.-kate-truitt.html \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDr. Truitt is a Certified Trainer of Havening Techniques. Havening Techniques is a registered trademark of Ronald Ruden\, 15 East 91st Street\, New York. www.havening.org URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/hav0823/ CATEGORIES:Havening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AUG_29.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230613T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230613T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20230227T194915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T200713Z UID:9515-1686643200-1686659400@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma-Informed Yoga for Kids DESCRIPTION:After any long period of stress or trauma – such as getting through a pandemic – it is normal to experience emotional de-regulation. \nUnderstanding this\, and how little bodies register and retain trauma physically and physiologically\, holds the key to understanding how small ones can be their happiest and most fulfilled selves. Through an evidence-based approach to self-regulation\, we can help support young ones to release trauma and maintain physical\, mental and physiological health. \nIn this presentation\, we will learn an introduction to the science of trauma and Yoga (and mindfulness) techniques and methodology to release residual trauma among kids of all ages. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Flyer Coming Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: Tuesday\, June 13th\, 2023 | 8am-12:30pm PST\nCost: $55\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\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \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 \nAmy Osborne\nProgram Associate\, Graduate Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University\nFounder / CEO of In Yoga Collective\nFormer Owner / Strategic Director of North Port Yoga + Wellness \nAmy Osborne is a 2016 graduate of Loyola Marymount University’s (LMU) Master of Arts in Yoga Studies program. Prior to attending graduate school\, Amy completed her B.A. in Communication Studies at Northeastern University and worked for six years in government and public affairs in Boston and Los Angeles. She advocated for foster care and health care reform\, solar and wind energy\, among other issues at the state and regional level. Amy completed her 200 RYT teacher training at Liberation Yoga in Mid-City\, Los Angeles in 2014 and has been a regular home practitioner since 2010. \nAmy’s training and research is focused on Trauma Informed Mindfulness. Her first experiences as an instructor included teaching in a women’s county jail and community center where she developed ongoing programs in greater Los Angeles. Following graduate school\, Amy moved to Southwest Florida and took on ownership of the local yoga studio\, North Port Yoga\, now North Port Yoga + Wellness (NPYW). Amy designed 200 and 300 Yoga Alliance Teacher Training programs\, graduating 22+ instructors\, who serve 11+ offsite locations in addition to 30+ weekly classes for clients at the studio. In 2019\, Amy launched In Yoga Collective which caters to corporate and clinical wellness clients offering comprehensive program development\, teacher training\, retreats\, and strategic consulting services. Her goal is to broadly educate on the benefits of Yoga and mindfulness\, and increase access to yoga and wellness services. \nAmy is a past contributor to Headspace’s The Orange Dot blog (including\, “Why we should teach meditation in prison“)\, and published her thesis\, “A Year in Yoga: Science and Practice of Trauma-Informed Mindfulness” in Fall 2016. She created and instructs a 20+ hour Yoga Alliance certified intensive course on Trauma Conscious Yoga for studios\, social workers and school districts throughout the country. \nAmy currently resides in Los Angeles\, employed by Loyola Marymount University where she provides day to day oversight of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies program\, including: development\, administration\, and supervision of LMU’s Graduate Yoga Studies and Yoga Therapy programs. Amy formerly owned and served as Strategic Director of North Port Yoga + Wellness in SWFL. Amy continues to host workshops and trainings in Los Angeles and Southwest Florida\, in addition to managing a team of instructors for a trauma-informed neurological clinical client in Sarasota\, FL. \n  \n*Graduate of Masters of Arts in Yoga Studies from Loyola Marymount University (LMU)\, May 2016 \n*Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT)\, Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/ytr0623/ CATEGORIES:Yoga for Trauma Recovery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/JUN_13.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230517T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20221206T195010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T184143Z UID:9468-1684312200-1684411200@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma & Resilience Training 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 \n“The 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\nTime: 8:30 am – 12:00pm PST (both days)\nFees: $55\nContinuing Education: A total of six (6) CEUs 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\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/trt0523/ CATEGORIES:Working with Childhood Trauma ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MAY_17-18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230511T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230511T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20221215T001843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T015203Z UID:9474-1683792000-1683808200@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Building Resilience with Neuroscience and the Havening Techniques® DESCRIPTION:This experiential training will explain how stressful events impact brain functioning and explore new opportunities for healing and growth. You will learn how to harness the power of neuroplasticity\, along with the Havening Techniques\, to create sustainable healing. You will be empowered to start identifying opportunities for self-healing and begin laying the foundation to develop your Resilient Brain.\nThis training will cover: \n\nThe latest insights into the neuroscience of stress and resilience\nFundamentals of the Havening Techniques\nKey areas for fast and effective intervention utilizing the Havening Techniques\nSelf-havening techniques for personal healing as well as protection against encoding future stressors\nHow to build resiliency for your brain health\nTechniques for empowered resource development and sustainable health.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: Thursday\, May 11th\, 2023 | 8am-12:30pm PST\nCost: $55\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\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \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 \nDr. Kate Truitt is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who believes the brain holds the inherent capacity to transcend and transform the complex and beautiful relationship between nature and nurture. Utilizing her training as a neuroscience and clinical psychologist\, along with her MBA in Healthcare Administration\, Dr. Truitt has passionately dedicated her life to advancing the treatment of Trauma ans Stress-Related Disorders. Her clinical practice\, scientific studies\, and trainings are specialized in the treatment of PTSD/Complex Trauma\, panic disorders and anxiety\, phobias\, as well as other amygdala-based disorders. Her research focuses on brain health during the recovery process\, treatment outcomes\, and psychophysiology. Dr. Truitt consults nationwide for trauma treatment programs\, leads research initiatives\, and provides trainings on trauma as well as personal empowerment through her training organization\, Viva Excellence. She is also CEO of her group practice\, Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates\, A Psychological Corporation\, in Pasadena\, CA where she and her team specialize in the most effective and cutting edge treatments empowering people to Live Their Excellence. For more information please visit https://www.drtruitt.com/dr.-kate-truitt.html \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDr. Truitt is a Certified Trainer of Havening Techniques. Havening Techniques is a registered trademark of Ronald Ruden\, 15 East 91st Street\, New York. www.havening.org URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/hav0523/ CATEGORIES:Havening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MAY_11-e1671069108325.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230428T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230428T163000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20221219T220732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T050646Z UID:9486-1682672400-1682699400@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: Friday\, April 28th\, 2023 | 9am-4:30pm PST\nCost: $55\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/tim0423/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/APR_28.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230406T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230406T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20221129T183503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T192109Z UID:9461-1680768000-1680784200@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) DESCRIPTION:EFT is an easy to learn\, easy to use set of tools and perspectives that gives us the power to gently (and often quickly) change our own brain for deep healing\, learning\, and growth. \nEmotional Freedom Techniques\, or EFT uses light tapping with the fingertips on key energy points on the acupuncture meridian system. EFT was developed by Stanford-trained engineer and Life Coach\, Gary Craig. Its effectiveness has been demonstrated in over 60 peer-reviewed research studies documenting thousands of cases with a wide array of emotional and physical issues (such as chronic and acute physical pain\, painful and intrusive memories\, addictive cravings\, weight issues\, and fears.) \nIn this one day experiential workshop you will learn the “basic recipe” of EFT and how to get relief from everyday stress\, negativity\, anxiety\, physical pain and addictive cravings. We will focus the bulk of our time on demonstrations and skill-building practice. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow to use EFT for self-help and peer-support of family and friends\nSpecific approaches to address emotional issues\, physical issues\, including pain management\, addictive cravings\, and the healing of memories\nHow to easily incorporate EFT into clinical practice if you are a\npsychotherapist or other professional health provider\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Flyer Coming Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: Thursday\, April 6\, 2023 | 8am-12:30pm PST\nCost: $55\nLocation: Live Webinar via Zoom\n**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\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \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 \nVictor Lee Lewis\, MA\, is an EFT Trainer and Coach in private practice. He holds an M.A. in Culture and Spirituality from the Institute in Culture and Creation Spirituality (ICCS)\, Holy Names College\, Oakland\, CA. A social justice educator with more than 30  years of experience\, Victor is most widely known for his leadership role in the award-winning race relations documentary\, The Color of Fear. He is currently working on a trauma-informed model for social justice education\, in addition to his EFT-based life coaching practice. URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/eft0423/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/APR-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230307T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230307T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20221129T190634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T195654Z UID:9464-1678176000-1678192200@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma & Addiction DESCRIPTION:Trauma and addiction are inextricably linked: From seeing addiction as a disease we are now moving to understanding it as a trauma response. In this full-day training\, you will gain tools for a trauma and resilience focused approach for working with people who experience the symptoms of addiction. Participants will also deepen their understanding of the connection between addictive behaviors and how the body responds to trauma. \nThe training will include: \n\nTrauma\, addiction\, and the brain\nThe trauma responses underlying addiction\nAddiction as a ‘solution’\nHow addiction affects the parent/child relationship\nTools for building resilience\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Flyer Coming Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \nLearning objectives: \nAt the end of the training participants will be able to: \n\nName the two domains of childhood adversity described in the ‘Pair of ACEs’\nList at least five impacts of childhood trauma identified by the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study\nName the two major neurotransmitters that provide a link between childhood trauma and addiction\nDescribe the two extremes that may be experienced in the autonomic nervous system as a result of trauma\nName at least one cultural belief about addiction that is now anachronistic\nAgree that ‘addiction is a solution’\nImplement two tools for building resilience\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nWho Should Attend: Service providers working with substance abusers and their families \nDates: Tuesday\, March 7th\, 2023 | 8am-12:30pm PST\nCost: $55\nLocation: Virtual training via Zoom \n“Great program. I have had my license since 1973 and this was one of the most informative meetings I have been to on a critical subject.” (participant) \n\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 \nAndi Fetzner is an educator\, advocate\, and therapist who inspires resilience and compassion within individuals and organizations. She brings both personal and professional perspective into the training atmosphere leaving participants with skills and knowledge that can be applied to everyday life. She looks past the troubling symptoms and identifies their root cause\, resulting in lasting healing and growth\, especially in areas such as addiction. Within her community\, she serves as co-chair of the Trauma-Informed Taskforce of Los Angeles and as Community Manager of Acesconnection.com. Andi advocates for a shift in practice towards evidence-based practices in systems that serve children and families including schools\, health care\, and criminal justice. Her formal education includes a B.A. in Political Science\, an M.S. in Counseling\, and she is currently working towards a Doctorate in Psychology. URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/ta0323/ CATEGORIES:Trauma & Addiction ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MAR_7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230119T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230119T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20220512T204738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T011745Z UID:9409-1674115200-1674131400@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:Trauma Responsive Play DESCRIPTION:Did you know that adult-child play creates a life-long template for emotional resilience? \nIt’s how we play with children – not how much – that gives them a natural advantage in coping with childhood stressors and builds confident\, competent\, creative thinkers who are better prepared to step up to life’s curveballs. Through play\, children learn how to stay calm in the face of difficulties\, observe and describe their emotions\, try on flexible perspectives\, act on their own initiative\, and experiment with new solutions until the problem is solved. \nIn this interactive training parents and professionals will learn how to support children in developing the brainpower to counteract everyday stress as well as extreme forms of trauma – and the challenging behaviors that sometimes arise out of these survival moments. \nJoin us to learn key strategies for boosting a child’s emotional immune system so they can navigate the challenges of growing up feeling brave\, optimistic\, and solution-focused. \nTopics covered: \n· The neuroscience of play\n· The research connecting socially engaged play and resilience\n· How playful attunement builds brains from the bottom up\n· Strategies to activate and shape a child’s brain\n· Self-regulation strategies for the adult \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Flyer Coming Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDate: Thursday\, January 19th\, 2023 | 8am-12:30pm PST\nCost: $55\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 \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 \nGeorgie Wisen-Vincent\,  LMFT RPT-S is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. She is the founder of the PlayLA Los Angeles Center for Play Therapy\, a training organization for parents and professionals. Georgie is a lecturer and supervisor of graduate level play therapists at the Loma Linda University Play Therapy Certificate Program. She also maintains a private practice at The Center for Connection in Pasadena\, California\, a multidisciplinary practice informed by the framework of Interpersonal Neurobiology\, headed by Tina Payne Bryson\, PhD\, co-author with Daniel Siegel\, MD\, of the groundbreaking parenting series “The Whole Brain Child”\, “No Drama Discipline”\, and “The Yes Brain”. Georgie earned her MA MFT from Chapman University and Masters in Child-Centered Play Therapy from the University of Roehampton London. She is a member of the British Association of Play Therapists and the American Association for Play Therapy. URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/play-0822/ CATEGORIES:Trauma Responsive Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/JAN_19.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221109T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221109T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20220511T190208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T205315Z UID:9399-1667980800-1667997000@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma-Informed Yoga for Kids DESCRIPTION:As we prepare for post-pandemic life\, it is normal to experience de-regulation as a result of long periods of stress or trauma. \nUnderstanding this\, and how little bodies register and retain trauma physically and physiologically\, holds the key to understanding how small ones can be their happiest and most fulfilled selves. Through an evidence-based approach to self-regulation\, we can help support young ones to release trauma and maintain physical\, mental and physiological health. \nIn this presentation\, we will learn an introduction to the science of trauma and Yoga (and mindfulness) techniques and methodology to release residual trauma among kids of all ages. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Flyer Coming Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: Wednesday\, November 9th\, 2022 | 8am-12:30pm PST\nCost: $55\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\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \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 \nAmy Osborne\nProgram Associate\, Graduate Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University\nFounder / CEO of In Yoga Collective\nFormer Owner / Strategic Director of North Port Yoga + Wellness \nAmy Osborne is a 2016 graduate of Loyola Marymount University’s (LMU) Master of Arts in Yoga Studies program. Prior to attending graduate school\, Amy completed her B.A. in Communication Studies at Northeastern University and worked for six years in government and public affairs in Boston and Los Angeles. She advocated for foster care and health care reform\, solar and wind energy\, among other issues at the state and regional level. Amy completed her 200 RYT teacher training at Liberation Yoga in Mid-City\, Los Angeles in 2014 and has been a regular home practitioner since 2010. \nAmy’s training and research is focused on Trauma Informed Mindfulness. Her first experiences as an instructor included teaching in a women’s county jail and community center where she developed ongoing programs in greater Los Angeles. Following graduate school\, Amy moved to Southwest Florida and took on ownership of the local yoga studio\, North Port Yoga\, now North Port Yoga + Wellness (NPYW). Amy designed 200 and 300 Yoga Alliance Teacher Training programs\, graduating 22+ instructors\, who serve 11+ offsite locations in addition to 30+ weekly classes for clients at the studio. In 2019\, Amy launched In Yoga Collective which caters to corporate and clinical wellness clients offering comprehensive program development\, teacher training\, retreats\, and strategic consulting services. Her goal is to broadly educate on the benefits of Yoga and mindfulness\, and increase access to yoga and wellness services. \nAmy is a past contributor to Headspace’s The Orange Dot blog (including\, “Why we should teach meditation in prison“)\, and published her thesis\, “A Year in Yoga: Science and Practice of Trauma-Informed Mindfulness” in Fall 2016. She created and instructs a 20+ hour Yoga Alliance certified intensive course on Trauma Conscious Yoga for studios\, social workers and school districts throughout the country. \nAmy currently resides in Los Angeles\, employed by Loyola Marymount University where she provides day to day oversight of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies program\, including: development\, administration\, and supervision of LMU’s Graduate Yoga Studies and Yoga Therapy programs. Amy formerly owned and served as Strategic Director of North Port Yoga + Wellness in SWFL. Amy continues to host workshops and trainings in Los Angeles and Southwest Florida\, in addition to managing a team of instructors for a trauma-informed neurological clinical client in Sarasota\, FL. \n  \n*Graduate of Masters of Arts in Yoga Studies from Loyola Marymount University (LMU)\, May 2016 \n*Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT)\, Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/ytr0922/ CATEGORIES:Yoga for Trauma Recovery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NOV_9.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221103T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20220311T205549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T210101Z UID:9363-1667462400-1667478600@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Building Resilience with Neuroscience and the Havening Techniques® DESCRIPTION:This experiential training will explain how stressful events impact brain functioning and explore new opportunities for healing and growth. You will learn how to harness the power of neuroplasticity\, along with the Havening Techniques\, to create sustainable healing. You will be empowered to start identifying opportunities for self-healing and begin laying the foundation to develop your Resilient Brain.\nThis training will cover: \n\nThe latest insights into the neuroscience of stress and resilience\nFundamentals of the Havening Techniques\nKey areas for fast and effective intervention utilizing the Havening Techniques\nSelf-havening techniques for personal healing as well as protection against encoding future stressors\nHow to build resiliency for your brain health\nTechniques for empowered resource development and sustainable health.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: Thursday\, November 3rd\, 2022 | 8am-12:30pm PST\nCost: $55\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\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \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 \nDr. Kate Truitt is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who believes the brain holds the inherent capacity to transcend and transform the complex and beautiful relationship between nature and nurture. Utilizing her training as a neuroscience and clinical psychologist\, along with her MBA in Healthcare Administration\, Dr. Truitt has passionately dedicated her life to advancing the treatment of Trauma ans Stress-Related Disorders. Her clinical practice\, scientific studies\, and trainings are specialized in the treatment of PTSD/Complex Trauma\, panic disorders and anxiety\, phobias\, as well as other amygdala-based disorders. Her research focuses on brain health during the recovery process\, treatment outcomes\, and psychophysiology. Dr. Truitt consults nationwide for trauma treatment programs\, leads research initiatives\, and provides trainings on trauma as well as personal empowerment through her training organization\, Viva Excellence. She is also CEO of her group practice\, Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates\, A Psychological Corporation\, in Pasadena\, CA where she and her team specialize in the most effective and cutting edge treatments empowering people to Live Their Excellence. For more information please visit https://www.drtruitt.com/dr.-kate-truitt.html \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDr. Truitt is a Certified Trainer of Havening Techniques. Havening Techniques is a registered trademark of Ronald Ruden\, 15 East 91st Street\, New York. www.havening.org URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/hav1022/ CATEGORIES:Havening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NOV_3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221019T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221020T120000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20220630T202153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T212132Z UID:9418-1666168200-1666267200@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma & Resilience Part II Training DESCRIPTION:Following on from the successful Trauma & Resilience Part I training\, Echo brings you a second\, more advanced training to continue the exploration of trauma & resilience. \nTrauma & Resilience Part II is a chance for you to deepen your knowledge about trauma\, resilience and post-traumatic growth. We will examine the impact of toxic stress on child development and dive deeper into the science behind how the brain and body respond to trauma. You will also have an opportunity to learn about how to create the conditions that foster resilience and post-traumatic growth. We highly recommend that participants take Trauma & Resilience Part I* before taking this training. \nThis training covers: \n– Advanced understanding of trauma & the brain\n– Cutting edge trauma interventions\n– Epigenetics – the impact of trauma on a cellular level\n– Polyvagal theory – ancient pathways in our bodies\n– Post-traumatic growth – the alchemy of the human spirit \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: October 19th & 20th\, 2022 | 8:30 am-12:00pm PST (both days)\nCost: $55\nLocation: Live training via Zoom | Link and extra information will be sent out a week prior\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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/atrt1022/ CATEGORIES:Working with Childhood Trauma ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/OCT_19-20-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220927T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220928T120000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20220630T203828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T211743Z UID:9424-1664267400-1664366400@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma & Resilience Training 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 \n“The 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\nTime: 8:30 am – 12:00pm PST (both days)\nFees: $55\nContinuing Education: A total of six (6) CEUs 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\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/trt0922/ CATEGORIES:Working with Childhood Trauma ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SEP_27-28-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220715T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220715T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20220311T204741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T205539Z UID:9358-1657872000-1657888200@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Building Resilience with Neuroscience and the Havening Techniques® DESCRIPTION:This experiential training will explain how stressful events impact brain functioning and explore new opportunities for healing and growth. You will learn how to harness the power of neuroplasticity\, along with the Havening Techniques\, to create sustainable healing. You will be empowered to start identifying opportunities for self-healing and begin laying the foundation to develop your Resilient Brain.\nThis training will cover: \n\nThe latest insights into the neuroscience of stress and resilience\nFundamentals of the Havening Techniques\nKey areas for fast and effective intervention utilizing the Havening Techniques\nSelf-havening techniques for personal healing as well as protection against encoding future stressors\nHow to build resiliency for your brain health\nTechniques for empowered resource development and sustainable health.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: Friday\, July 15th\, 2022 | 8am-12:30pm PST\nCost: $55\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\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \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 \nDr. Kate Truitt is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who believes the brain holds the inherent capacity to transcend and transform the complex and beautiful relationship between nature and nurture. Utilizing her training as a neuroscience and clinical psychologist\, along with her MBA in Healthcare Administration\, Dr. Truitt has passionately dedicated her life to advancing the treatment of Trauma ans Stress-Related Disorders. Her clinical practice\, scientific studies\, and trainings are specialized in the treatment of PTSD/Complex Trauma\, panic disorders and anxiety\, phobias\, as well as other amygdala-based disorders. Her research focuses on brain health during the recovery process\, treatment outcomes\, and psychophysiology. Dr. Truitt consults nationwide for trauma treatment programs\, leads research initiatives\, and provides trainings on trauma as well as personal empowerment through her training organization\, Viva Excellence. She is also CEO of her group practice\, Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates\, A Psychological Corporation\, in Pasadena\, CA where she and her team specialize in the most effective and cutting edge treatments empowering people to Live Their Excellence. For more information please visit https://www.drtruitt.com/dr.-kate-truitt.html \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDr. Truitt is a Certified Trainer of Havening Techniques. Havening Techniques is a registered trademark of Ronald Ruden\, 15 East 91st Street\, New York. www.havening.org URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/hav0722/ CATEGORIES:Havening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/JUL_15.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220623T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220623T163000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20220311T210915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T054941Z UID:9371-1655974800-1656001800@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: Thursday\, June 23rd\, 2022 | 9am-4:30pm PST\nCost: $55\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*Proof of vaccination and a mask are required in order to attend the training.* \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/tim0622/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/JUN_23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20211119T001714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T182609Z UID:9305-1653033600-1653049800@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Yoga for Trauma Recovery DESCRIPTION:Basic yoga tools for anyone working with families impacted by toxic stress in their homes or communities\, as well as for improving your own health and wellbeing. \nThis training combines physical practice with the latest science on trauma and recovery. You will learn basic yoga and mindfulness techniques to practice in any environment – from the classroom to the office – to bring balance and peace to the mind and body. These tools provide a foundation for a practice that can alleviate and even resolve some of the common impacts of trauma\, such as depression\, anxiety and health issues\, as well as build resilience to toxic stress. \nYou do not need to have a yoga practice to benefit from this training! \nThis training will cover: \n\nHow trauma impacts the brain and nervous system\nHow our story shows up in our body and body memory\nYoga poses to regulate the nervous system and promote good health\nBreath work\, mindfulness and other regulation techniques\nTools for discharge\, resourcing and embodiment\nFundamentals of trauma-informed practice\nInsights on teaching basic yoga tools in community settings\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Flyer Coming Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: Friday\, May 20th\, 2022 | 8am-12:30pm PST\nCost: $55\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\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \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 \nAmy Osborne\nProgram Associate\, Graduate Yoga Studies at Loyola Marymount University\nFounder / CEO of In Yoga Collective\nFormer Owner / Strategic Director of North Port Yoga + Wellness \nAmy Osborne is a 2016 graduate of Loyola Marymount University’s (LMU) Master of Arts in Yoga Studies program. Prior to attending graduate school\, Amy completed her B.A. in Communication Studies at Northeastern University and worked for six years in government and public affairs in Boston and Los Angeles. She advocated for foster care and health care reform\, solar and wind energy\, among other issues at the state and regional level. Amy completed her 200 RYT teacher training at Liberation Yoga in Mid-City\, Los Angeles in 2014 and has been a regular home practitioner since 2010. \nAmy’s training and research is focused on Trauma Informed Mindfulness. Her first experiences as an instructor included teaching in a women’s county jail and community center where she developed ongoing programs in greater Los Angeles. Following graduate school\, Amy moved to Southwest Florida and took on ownership of the local yoga studio\, North Port Yoga\, now North Port Yoga + Wellness (NPYW). Amy designed 200 and 300 Yoga Alliance Teacher Training programs\, graduating 22+ instructors\, who serve 11+ offsite locations in addition to 30+ weekly classes for clients at the studio. In 2019\, Amy launched In Yoga Collective which caters to corporate and clinical wellness clients offering comprehensive program development\, teacher training\, retreats\, and strategic consulting services. Her goal is to broadly educate on the benefits of Yoga and mindfulness\, and increase access to yoga and wellness services. \nAmy is a past contributor to Headspace’s The Orange Dot blog (including\, “Why we should teach meditation in prison“)\, and published her thesis\, “A Year in Yoga: Science and Practice of Trauma-Informed Mindfulness” in Fall 2016. She created and instructs a 20+ hour Yoga Alliance certified intensive course on Trauma Conscious Yoga for studios\, social workers and school districts throughout the country. \nAmy currently resides in Los Angeles\, employed by Loyola Marymount University where she provides day to day oversight of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies program\, including: development\, administration\, and supervision of LMU’s Graduate Yoga Studies and Yoga Therapy programs. Amy formerly owned and served as Strategic Director of North Port Yoga + Wellness in SWFL. Amy continues to host workshops and trainings in Los Angeles and Southwest Florida\, in addition to managing a team of instructors for a trauma-informed neurological clinical client in Sarasota\, FL. \n  \n*Graduate of Masters of Arts in Yoga Studies from Loyola Marymount University (LMU)\, May 2016 \n*Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT)\, Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/ytr0322/ CATEGORIES:Yoga for Trauma Recovery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MAY-20.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220421T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220421T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20211119T000619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T191932Z UID:9300-1650528000-1650544200@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) DESCRIPTION:EFT is an easy to learn\, easy to use set of tools and perspectives that gives us the power to gently (and often quickly) change our own brain for deep healing\, learning\, and growth. \nEmotional Freedom Techniques\, or EFT uses light tapping with the fingertips on key energy points on the acupuncture meridian system. EFT was developed by Stanford-trained engineer and Life Coach\, Gary Craig. Its effectiveness has been demonstrated in over 60 peer-reviewed research studies documenting thousands of cases with a wide array of emotional and physical issues (such as chronic and acute physical pain\, painful and intrusive memories\, addictive cravings\, weight issues\, and fears.) \nIn this one day experiential workshop you will learn the “basic recipe” of EFT and how to get relief from everyday stress\, negativity\, anxiety\, physical pain and addictive cravings. We will focus the bulk of our time on demonstrations and skill-building practice. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow to use EFT for self-help and peer-support of family and friends\nSpecific approaches to address emotional issues\, physical issues\, including pain management\, addictive cravings\, and the healing of memories\nHow to easily incorporate EFT into clinical practice if you are a\npsychotherapist or other professional health provider\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Flyer Coming Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: Thursday\, April 21\, 2022 | 8am-12:30pm PST\nCost: $55\nLocation: Live Webinar via Zoom\n**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\n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER HERE\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \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 \nVictor Lee Lewis\, MA\, is an EFT Trainer and Coach in private practice. He holds an M.A. in Culture and Spirituality from the Institute in Culture and Creation Spirituality (ICCS)\, Holy Names College\, Oakland\, CA. A social justice educator with more than 30  years of experience\, Victor is most widely known for his leadership role in the award-winning race relations documentary\, The Color of Fear. He is currently working on a trauma-informed model for social justice education\, in addition to his EFT-based life coaching practice. URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/eft0422/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/APR_21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220307T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220308T133000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20211119T002501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T003426Z UID:9311-1646647200-1646746200@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma & Resilience Part II Training DESCRIPTION:Following on from the successful Trauma & Resilience Part I training\, Echo brings you a second\, more advanced training to continue the exploration of trauma & resilience. \nTrauma & Resilience Part II is a chance for you to deepen your knowledge about trauma\, resilience and post-traumatic growth. We will examine the impact of toxic stress on child development and dive deeper into the science behind how the brain and body respond to trauma. You will also have an opportunity to learn about how to create the conditions that foster resilience and post-traumatic growth. We highly recommend that participants take Trauma & Resilience Part I* before taking this training. \nThis training covers: \n– Advanced understanding of trauma & the brain\n– Cutting edge trauma interventions\n– Epigenetics – the impact of trauma on a cellular level\n– Polyvagal theory – ancient pathways in our bodies\n– Post-traumatic growth – the alchemy of the human spirit \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Download Flyer\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDates: March 7th & 8th\, 2022 | 10am-1:30pm PST (both days)\nCost: $55\nLocation: Live training via Zoom | Link and extra information will be sent out a week prior\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\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/atrt0322/ CATEGORIES:Working with Childhood Trauma ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MAR_78.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220224T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220224T123000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20210812T171838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T172055Z UID:9265-1645689600-1645705800@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma Responsive Play DESCRIPTION:Did you know that adult-child play creates a life-long template for emotional resilience? \nIt’s how we play with children – not how much – that gives them a natural advantage in coping with childhood stressors and builds confident\, competent\, creative thinkers who are better prepared to step up to life’s curveballs. Through play\, children learn how to stay calm in the face of difficulties\, observe and describe their emotions\, try on flexible perspectives\, act on their own initiative\, and experiment with new solutions until the problem is solved. \nIn this interactive training parents and professionals will learn how to support children in developing the brainpower to counteract everyday stress as well as extreme forms of trauma – and the challenging behaviors that sometimes arise out of these survival moments. \nJoin us to learn key strategies for boosting a child’s emotional immune system so they can navigate the challenges of growing up feeling brave\, optimistic\, and solution-focused. \nTopics covered: \n· The neuroscience of play\n· The research connecting socially engaged play and resilience\n· How playful attunement builds brains from the bottom up\n· Strategies to activate and shape a child’s brain\n· Self-regulation strategies for the adult \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Flyer Coming Soon\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDetails\nDate: Thursday\, February 24\, 2022\nCost: $55\nLocation: Live training via Zoom\nSchedule: 8:00am to 12:30pm PST\nContinuing Education: 4 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 \nGeorgie Wisen-Vincent\,  LMFT RPT-S is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. She is the founder of the PlayLA Los Angeles Center for Play Therapy\, a training organization for parents and professionals. Georgie is a lecturer and supervisor of graduate level play therapists at the Loma Linda University Play Therapy Certificate Program. She also maintains a private practice at The Center for Connection in Pasadena\, California\, a multidisciplinary practice informed by the framework of Interpersonal Neurobiology\, headed by Tina Payne Bryson\, PhD\, co-author with Daniel Siegel\, MD\, of the groundbreaking parenting series “The Whole Brain Child”\, “No Drama Discipline”\, and “The Yes Brain”. Georgie earned her MA MFT from Chapman University and Masters in Child-Centered Play Therapy from the University of Roehampton London. She is a member of the British Association of Play Therapists and the American Association for Play Therapy. URL:https://www.echotraining.org/event/play-0222/ CATEGORIES:Trauma Responsive Play ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/FEB_24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220208T133000 DTSTAMP:20260826T091507 CREATED:20211118T235611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T221737Z UID:9295-1644228000-1644327000@www.echotraining.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Trauma & Resilience Training 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 \n“The 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\nTime: 10am -1:30pm PST (both days)\nFees: $55\nContinuing Education: A total of six (6) CEUs 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\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/trt0222/ CATEGORIES:Working with Childhood Trauma ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.echoparenting.org/dev/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/FEB_7-8.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR