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Total Credits: 14 Social Work, 14 MCBAP Related, 14 Attendance Only
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Trauma Basics
Virtual Workshop Series
Registrants commit to participating in all seven training dates to receive CEs and completion certificate.
About this Training Series: This workshop series, with seven dates of two-hour virtual training courses, is meant to be an introductory look into trauma and how trauma impacts the human experience. In addition, the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study, the basics of trauma informed care, and how to apply these definitions, theories and practices will be covered. Practitioners should leave the course with a deeper understanding of how to view client care through a trauma-informed lens and what this means for their caseload and for them as therapists.
Who Should Attend: This event is sponsored by the adult mental health block grant and is intended for persons who serve adults only struggling with severe mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders receiving services that are community-based/outpatient setting (does not include Substance Use Disorder (SUD) providers, inpatient, or residential treatment, parents of children who are the primary recipients) that is funded by a Community Mental Health Service Programs (CMHSP) or is a contractor of a CMHSP in the state of Michigan. It contains content appropriate for CEOs, COOs, clinical directors, supervisors, case managers, support coordinators, therapists, crisis workers, etc.
Registration: Pre-registration questions will be asked during the registration process. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will review and approve the attendance list. Registration does not guarantee admittance into this training. If you do not meet the criteria for the targeted audience for this training, you will be notified, and your registration fee will be refunded. Registration is required and space is limited.
Fee: $30 per participant for the entire series. Payment is required at the time of registration.
Dates for this series: Feb. 24, Feb. 27, March 10, March 17, March 24, April 7 and April 21 from 9-11 a.m.
Differentiate between different types of trauma
Compare the progression of the understanding of Trauma throughout history.
Discuss Characteristics of Trauma
Discuss how trauma impacts the brain
Interpret outcomes from ACES longitudinal study.
Examine long-term, developmental impacts of trauma (neurobiological, psychological, social, physical).
Analyze Protective and mitigating factors to enhance social support, learning, health and well-being related to trauma.
Explore the concept of resilience.
Examine how resilience is measured.
Be able to explain the trauma informed lens.
Understand the 6 pillars of trauma informed care.
Apply the 6 pillars of trauma informed care to current practice.
Define and discuss Culturally-Sensitive Trauma Informed Care.
Explore how trauma impacts vulnerable populations
Understand the concept of intersectionality in practice.
Differentiate between secondary traumatic stress and vicarious trauma.
Summarize different types of supervision.
Explore the role supervision plays in employee support when working with a population that has experienced trauma.
Differentiate between trauma aware, trauma informed, and trauma specific.
Understand how to obtain and utilize tools that assess how trauma informed our practice is.
Determine steps needed to work towards being trauma informed.
Social Workers: This course qualifies for a maximum of 14 Continuing Education hours. The Community Mental Health Association is an approved provider with the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. Approved Provider Number: MICEC 060818. Qualifies as “face-to-face" (in-person) education.
Substance Use Disorder Professionals: CMHA is approved by Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP). CMHA maintains the responsibility for the program and content. Substance Use Disorder professionals participating in this training may receive a maximum of 14 related contact hours. It is important that attendees keep a copy of the training program brochure containing the workshop description.
Stephanie Lange, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, CCS, CTP, MDHHS
Stephanie is a high energy professional with a wide variety of experience spanning almost 30 years in the world of social work. She enjoys helping others succeed and has done work as a therapist, prevention specialist, professor, supervisor, project manager, and implementation coach for evidence-based practices for adults. Current projects with MDHHS include Improving MI Practices, Co-Occurring Disorders (COD), Trauma Informed MiFAST Reviews and TIC, and Family Psychoeducation (FPE) implementation and sustainability.
Deb is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan, receiving her master’s degree in Community Counseling from Eastern Michigan University. With 30 years of experience, she began her career as a therapist in Wayne County providing substance use disorder (SUD) services in an outpatient, intensive outpatient and inpatient setting. She later transitioned to a community mental health (CMH) setting. During her time at CMH, her primary role was supporting people with severe and persistent mental health conditions both as a clinician and supervisor. She served on access, crisis services, case management, outpatient SUD and methadone clinic teams. In her supervisory role, her work was primarily with outreach teams including Assertive Community Treatment and Mental Health Courts. Ms. Willard is trained in Motivational Interviewing, Family Psychoeducation and holds a Certificate as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). Deb is committed to fostering education and professional development among individuals in the helping professions.
Terms and Conditions—
Payment MUST be received at the time of registration. No checks or ACH will be accepted. No exceptions to this policy.
No shows will not receive a refund.
Cancellation Policy: If you do not cancel and do not attend, you will not receive a refund. Substitutions are permitted based on availability. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 14 days prior to the training for a full refund less the cancellation fee determined by the registration price below.
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$10-99 |
$10 |
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$100-199 |
$25 |
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$200 and over |
$50 |
If cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to the training, no refund will be given. Exceptions must be approved by the Director of Education.
Special Accommodations: We strive to make all trainings accessible. Accommodation requests (e.g., mobility assistance, interpreters, accessible materials) can be submitted during registration or by email at least 14 days before the training. We will make every reasonable effort to fulfill requests; however, some accommodations may require additional time or depend on vendor availability. We will attempt to support on-site or late requests when possible but cannot guarantee availability.
National Accreditation Rules: National Accreditation rules indicate that if you are over five (5) minutes late or depart early, you forfeit your continuing education hours for the entire training. Please note that this is a National rule that CMHA must enforce or we could lose our provider status to provide continuing education hours in the future. This rule will be strictly followed.
Evaluation: Each participant is required to complete an evaluation of the course and the instructor. If you have any issues with the way in which this training event was conducted or other problems, you may note that on your evaluation of the training event or you may contact CMHA at 517-374-6848 or through our website for resolution.
Severe Weather Policy: Events will take place as scheduled, and we will not be able to refund registration fees. In the event of severe weather, please check the CMHA website for scheduling delays and event updates.
Permission to Record, Use Image or Representation: I give my permission for Community Mental Health Association of Michigan ("CMHA"), to videotape, audiotape, photograph, record, edit or otherwise reproduce my voice, image or likeness, and to use it in various formats and for the purposes within CMHA's mission of teaching, public service and patient care. Distribution methods may include, but are not limited to the classroom, television (including TV, broadcast, cable, and other), the Internet (including websites, webcasts and podcasts), print publications or other medium not existing or later created. CMHA retains the right not to use the footage for other than archival purposes. Any copyright protected works which I deliberately provide or otherwise include as part of a recording are either my own property or works for which I have the permission of the copyright owner to use in any way.
Code of Conduct: CMHA strives to create a training environment that is safe, inclusive, and fosters learning. As an attendee of a CMHA training, you agree to contribute to the success of such an environment. CMHA attendees are responsible for proper and ethical behavior during trainings. It is not acceptable to use obscene, profane, threatening, or disrespectful visual, verbal, or written communication during your time as an attendee. Attendees are also not permitted to record any part of this training for personal or other use. If CMHA becomes aware that a participant has failed to abide by this code of conduct, then the association may take whatever actions it deems appropriate, including, for example, removal from the training without refund, notification of participant’s employer, removal of any continuing education credits, and disqualification from attending future events.
BY SUBMITTING THIS REGISTRATION, I AM AGREEING TO CMHA’s TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
You are expected to actively participate in this virtual training. See below for additional information about virtual training requirements and recommendations:
After confirmation that you have fully participated in this training and completed the evaluation, your continuing education certificate will be available for download from your account on CMHA’s registration site. For more information and our FAQs visit: https://cmham.ce21.com/support
Registration Fee: $30 for entire series
Registration Deadline:
Individuals registering for this grant-based event will be reviewed by MDHHS for approval to attend and may be contacted for more information and/or cancellation of registration if not within the parameters of the grant-specified audience.
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| Feb 24, 2026 @ 09:00 AM (EST) |
Trauma Basic Cohort 3 - Part 1: What is Trauma/Kinds of Trauma?
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Stephanie Lange, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, CCS, CTP
Debra Willard, MA, LPC, CAADC
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Virtual Training | Seven Day | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 27, 2026 @ 09:00 AM (EST) |
Trauma Basic Cohort 3 - Part 2: NEAR SCIENCE: Neurobiology, Epigenetics, ACEs
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Stephanie Lange, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, CCS, CTP
Debra Willard, MA, LPC, CAADC
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Virtual Training | Seven Day | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mar 10, 2026 @ 09:00 AM (EDT) |
Trauma Basic Cohort 3 - Part 3: Resiliency/Coping/Healing
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Stephanie Lange, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, CCS, CTP
Debra Willard, MA, LPC, CAADC
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Virtual Training | Seven Day | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mar 17, 2026 @ 09:00 AM (EDT) |
Trauma Basic Cohort 3 - Part 4: What is Trauma Informed Care?
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Stephanie Lange, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, CCS, CTP
Debra Willard, MA, LPC, CAADC
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Virtual Training | Seven Day | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mar 24, 2026 @ 09:00 AM (EDT) |
Trauma Basic Cohort 3 - Part 5: Culturally Competent Trauma Informed Care
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Stephanie Lange, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, CCS, CTP
Debra Willard, MA, LPC, CAADC
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Virtual Training | Seven Day | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Apr 07, 2026 @ 09:00 AM (EDT) |
Trauma Basic Cohort 3 - Part 6: Secondary Traumatic Stress and the Role of Supervision
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Stephanie Lange, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, CCS, CTP
Debra Willard, MA, LPC, CAADC
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Virtual Training | Seven Day | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Apr 21, 2026 @ 09:00 AM (EDT) |
Trauma Basic Cohort 3 - Part 7: Strategies and Action Planning to be Trauma Informed
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Stephanie Lange, LMSW, ACSW, CAADC, CCS, CTP
Debra Willard, MA, LPC, CAADC
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Virtual Training | Seven Day | More info » | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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