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Risking Connection™(RC) is a foundational trauma training curriculum and training program for professionals who work with trauma survivors. Rooted in relational and attachment theory, it provides a mechanism for individuals and organizations to implement trauma-informed care in their practice.
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The Restorative Approach® (RA) is a trauma-informed alternative to traditional "point and level" systems for child congregate care settings. Based on the principles of restorative justice, it translates what we know about trauma and how children heal into specific treatment strategies.
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Upcoming Events
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RC Trainer In-Person Consult Group -- March 6, 9:30-12
DATE: Mar 6TIME: 12:00 am
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Risking Connection 3-Day Basic Training -- March 14-16
DATE: Mar 14TIME: 12:00 am
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RC Trainer In-Person Consult Group -- May 8, 9:30-12
DATE: May 8TIME: 9:30 am
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RC Trainer In-Person Consult Group -- March 6, 9:30-12
Building healing relationships with children and families by promoting excellence in trauma-informed treatment.
The Traumatic Stress Institute is a division of Klingberg Family Centers
Traumatic Stress Institute Staff
Patricia Wilcox, LCSW (Klingberg Family Centers; 370 Linwood St. New Britain, CT 06052; 860-832-5507; patw@klingberg.org) is the Vice President of Strategic Development at Klingberg Family Centers in New Britain, Connecticut. Her career in child and family treatment has included the state child welfare system, the Superior Court, private practice and Newington Children’s Hospital Day Treatment. At Klingberg she has been a clinician and the Clinical Director before obtaining her current position in 2005. She specializes in treatment of traumatized children and their families and has presented extensively on this topic. She is the creator of the Restorative Approach, a trauma and relationship based approach to congregate care treatment of children. She is the current Executive Director of the Trauma Research Education and Training Institute (TREATI) and is a trainer for the Risking Connection® trauma training program. She has presented at NASW, the International Conference on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma. The American Association of Children’s Residential Centers, the Alliance for Children and Families, The Child Welfare League of America, and the Black Administrators on Child Welfare.
Steve Brown, Psy.D., is the Director of the Traumatic Stress Institute of Klingberg Family Centers, (370 Linwood St. New Britain, CT 06052; 860-243-4416 x 237); steveb@klingberg.org) and Coordinator of the Risking Connection Training Program for the Trauma, Research, Education and Training Institute (TREATI). He specializes in work with at-risk youth, especially children and teens with sexual behavior problems. He is also a sexuality educator/trainer and author of Streetwise to Sex-Wise: Sexuality Education for High Risk Youth, a sexuality education curricula used nationally by agencies and schools serving high risk youth. He is the current Chair of the Board of Directors of Stop It Now!, a ground-breaking national sexual abuse prevention organization whose unique programs challenge adults, not children, to take responsibility for preventing child sexual abuse.
Megan Albanese came to the Traumatic Stress Institute after a career at Klingberg Family Centers as a Child Care Worker and Supervisor. She was named Klingberg’s Employee of the Year in 2004. She cheerfully responds to all inquires and calls and stands ready to help.