Building Trauma-Informed Programs and a Supportive Workplace Culture

Schedule

Wed Nov 06 2024 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

Location

The California Endowment | Los Angeles, CA

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Strengthen employees' resilience to nurture a supportive work environment.
About this Event

About This Seminar:

This in-person seminar equips nonprofit leaders with the knowledge and tools to cultivate trauma-informed and resilient environments. Participants will explore how organizations can integrate trauma-informed practices into daily operations while fostering a workplace culture that supports well-being and mental health. Attendees will come away with actionable strategies to address burnout, enhance staff retention, and improve program effectiveness, ensuring holistic care for both teams and clients.


Key Takeaways:


  • Introduction to Trauma-informed Care: Understand the core principles of trauma-informed care and their application in creating empathetic organizations.
  • Creating Supportive Workplace Cultures: Learn how to foster a culture that supports mental wellness, reduces burnout, and promotes resilience.
  • Trauma and its Impact on Staff: Recognize how trauma affects the workplace and address secondary trauma among staff.
  • Implementing Trauma-Informed Programs: Acquire practical tools to integrate trauma-informed practices into nonprofit services.
  • Sustaining Well-being and Performance: Discover strategies to promote well-being and maintain a healthy work-life balance in your organization.

Who Should Attend:

Tailored for nonprofit executive directors, program managers, HR specialists, and frontline staff responsible for shaping organizational culture and managing trauma-sensitive programs, this seminar is ideal for enhancing workplace resilience, improving staff well-being, and integrating trauma-informed practices into program structures.



Registration Fee:

  • Early Bird : $99 (ends on 10/24)
  • General Admission: $125
  • R ead CNM's Refund Policy


Scholarships:

If you are a CNM Member or Scholarship Recipient, please send an email to [email protected] to request your discount code.


Additional Information:

This seminar will take place in person, and we follow the California Endowment’s COVID-19 protocols, which includes monitoring developments and adjusting event guidelines as needed. Masks will be available for those who wish to use them, and we kindly ask that you do not attend if you are feeling unwell. Free parking is available onsite on a first-come, first-served basis.


Facilitator Bio

Ramona Merchan, DSW, MSW, LCSW, Executive Director -

Ramona has lectured extensively on child welfare, racial equity, leadership, and trauma. With more than 20 years of experience in Los Angeles County public social services and child welfare, she is a trainer, coach, advocate, and leader passionate about serving vulnerable communities. Ramona has managed programs addressing disparities in the child welfare system, including the California Partners for Permanency (CAPP), and at present, she focuses on Family First implementation to strengthen prevention services for Los Angeles County children, youth, and families.


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Where is it happening?

The California Endowment, 1000 Alameda Street, Los Angeles, United States

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Tickets

USD 99.00 to USD 125.00

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