The Human Side of Trauma: A Survivor-Led Learning Experience

Join us for an intimate, survivor-led professional learning experience focused on the human side of trauma. Held in a downtown Oakland art gallery, this workshop is designed for helping professionals, educators, advocates, and service providers who want practical trauma-informed tools they can apply in real-world settings.

Participants will explore how trauma shapes behavior, communication, trust, and connection through reflection, discussion, and guided learning in a small-group setting intentionally designed for deeper engagement and authentic learning.

What participants will explore

- How trauma affects behavior and relationships

- Ways to recognize trauma responses

- Practical strategies for supporting safety and trust

- The human impact of trauma in professional settings

- Trauma-informed tools for everyday practice

Who should attend

- Social workers

- Educators

- Nonprofit staff

- Counselors

- Advocates

- Healthcare professionals

Why attend

- Learn in a small, intimate setting

- Gain practical tools you can use right away

- Engage in meaningful reflection and discussion

- Learn from a survivor-led perspective

Agenda

- Welcome and introduction

- Guided teaching and discussion

- Reflection and practical application

- Closing thoughts and call to action

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Nola Brantley Speaks