Unlocking Resilience - three part training series

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$15.00 per session or attend all 3 for $30.00.

Scholarships may be available, please contact Erika Kirchhoff to inquire. (Thriving Families Alliance 712-256-9920)

This training series designed to give you the keys to unlocking an understanding of how stress can become toxic in the body, leading to stuck patterns like anxiety, behavioral disruption, and shutting down.

Session 1 - 9/13/23 will give you a foundational understanding of nervous system injuries (aka accumulating stress and trauma), how they present in ourselves and others, and how we can start to heal these injuries with tools for the moment and for long-term resilience.

Session 2 - 10/18/23 will focus on us as helping and educational professionals. We will do a deep dive into protecting our resilience and preventing burnout. This workshop will use the newest scientific findings on stress and evidence-based practices for mental health and trauma work to equip you to find refreshment and grounding in working with children and families.

Session 3 - 11/8/23 will shift outward. We will discuss common patterns that present when the nervous system is injured, including signs of anxiety, behavioral disruption, diminished executive functioning, and shutdown and withdrawal. Using a somatic, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach, we will teach you the awareness and the tools to intervene appropriately when students and clients are activated and how to facilitate long-term healing and resilience in those you serve.

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About the Speaker

Katie Sandquist joined the Behavioral Health Department at Myrtue Medical Center in 2018 as a mental health therapist, and she has been working as a helping professional since 2005. Following graduation from the University of Kansas with her Bachelor’s degree, she worked for 10 years in nonprofit management. After a decade in the field, Katie returned to graduate school and in 2018, she received her master’s degree in professional counseling from Liberty University and became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Iowa. Katie also is involved in Community Wellness efforts and is available as a community speaker on a variety of topics related to mental health and wellness. Katie is trained in multiple evidence-based therapy models: Somatic Experiencing, Trauma-Responsive Yoga, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, Play Therapy and Sand Tray Play Therapy, Imaginal Nurturing.